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The Dog Stars: The hope-filled story of a world changed by global catastrophe

By Peter Heller
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Hig, traumatised by a global catastrophe, finds solace in his dog Jasper, a cautious but helpful neighbour, and his Cessna aeroplane. His life is a careful balance of survival, limited largely to short flights to conserve fuel. When he picks up a message from another pilot, the lure of human connection drives him to risk a flight beyond his fuel range. What unfolds is a story both harrowing and life-affirming, exploring the remnants of humanity in a radically altered world.
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Ideal for readers who appreciate emotionally rich survival stories and post-apocalyptic fiction that combines darkness with hope and beauty. Fans of literary, character-driven narratives and those who enjoy thoughtful reflections on human connection in desperate times will find this compelling.

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A post-apocalyptic novel with hope. Or in the words of Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl: "A love letter to things of beauty, big and small: a twitching trout, a can of Sprite, empathy, sex, decency and a good dog"

An Oprah Book club favourite that spreads joy, mindfulness, and hope to all who read it. Or in the words of Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl: "A dreamy, post-apocalyptic love letter to things of beauty, big and small: a twitching trout, a can of Sprite, empathy, sex, decency and a good dog"

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Hig, bereaved and traumatised after a global disaster, has three things to live for – his dog Jasper, his aggressive but helpful neighbour, and his Cessna aeroplane. He's just about surviving, so long as he only takes his beloved plane for short journeys, and saves his remaining fuel.

But, just once, he picks up a message from another pilot, and eventually the temptation to find out who else is still alive becomes irresistible. So he takes his plane over the horizon, knowing that he won't have enough fuel to get back. What follows is scarier and more life-affirming than he could have imagined. And his story, The Dog Stars, is a book unlike any you have ever read.

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The Dog Stars has been praised as a hopeful and poetic post-apocalyptic tale. Reviewers call it "magical and life-affirming" (Guardian) and "a perfectly pitched post-apocalyptic tale of survival and emotional sustenance" (Marie Claire). It is described as a "dreamy, post-apocalyptic love letter to things of beauty" (Gillian Flynn) and lauded for its believable, brutally honest narrative (Sci-Fi Now). Comparisons to The Road highlight its blend of despair and hope, with profound emotional engagement and suspense (Guardian Books of the Year, GQ).

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ISBN: 9780755392629

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 May 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Tinder Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 332g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Peter Heller is an award-winning adventure writer and contributing editor on Outside magazine, Men's Journal, and National Geographic Adventure. He is also the author of several non-fiction books, including KOOK, THE WHALE WARRIORS and HELL OR HIGH WATER. He lives in Denver, Colorado. http://www.peterheller.net .

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