The Sky Manifest: A Novel

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With nothing left to lose, Nathan Soderquist is moving west; his wife is dead, his infant daughter too, all because of a kiss and a snowstorm and his failure to prevent distant consequences. In his desperate isolation, he commits acts of violence, cowardice, nobility, and bravery as he passes through vacant landscapes and encounters beguiling characters. A road accident leaves his body broken, and his convalescence plumbs the depths of addiction. Relentless in his need to bridge epic distances, his journey moves from car to bicycle to foot as his anger grows, spurring a desire for revenge.

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"Panhuyzen's intricate mastery of words contrasts with his protagonist's inability to master himself. The author demonstrates a remarkable talent in search of nuance." -- Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

Brian Panhuyzen is the author the short story collection The Death of the Moon and the novel Night Is a Shadow Cast by the World. He has also written for the Just for Laughs International Comedy Festival. He lives in Toronto.