Zero

by James Toogood

A story of mortality played against a backdrop of human extinction. David - Taken from his life with Rachel. Held in a cement room, unable to escape the building and the surrounding wood. Fed, watered and healed, he waits to find out why he was removed from the world. Joe - Bullied and beaten as a child. Forced into retaliation and eventually moulded into a vigilante. Fights local gangs until extreme measures force him to leave London for a world unknown. The Nameless Man - Roams the land in his camper van, killing to survive. The end of man will happen. As a result these three stories will collide.

453 pages, Paperback

First published January 13, 2017

About the author

Hi, I'm James. I'm an author. I live and work in North Devon, England.

I enjoy juxtaposing light and darkness, predominantly with humans, but also with the landscapes where their stories are told.

Key recurring elements in my stories are nature, weather, landscape, environment and the human population as an accumulative negative - I do however highlight the potential wonder and beauty of the individual human being. I'd like to think there is some hope.

Reviews

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

An all too believable look at a post apocalyptic South West. Following three different characters, the people the encounter and the different ways in which they conduct themselves in this new world. Zero had me gripped from start to finish, with some incredibly detailed imagery bringing the whole book to life.

[Pamela Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very imaginative writer. A book containing symbolism, emotion and action. Some of the imagery remains long after the reading experience. A fast moving novel not just in the sense of speed of action but in the style and rhythm of the prose. A writer to look out for!