The Dog Stars

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2012
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After the world is largely depopulated by a flu pandemic, the protagonist lives next to a small airfield Colorado with his dog and a heavily armed survivalist who also ended up there. The protagonist rations the small amount of aviation fuel left and regularly survey the area looking for game and the scavengers they have to fight off. Ultimately, he hears an odd signal on his radio and discovers other survivors.

Pagination
325 pp.
Published Date

2012

Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Place Published
New York
ISBN Number
978-0307959942
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2012 Heller, Peter (b. 1959). The Dog Stars. New York: Alfred A. Knopf. 325 pp. PSt

After the world is largely depopulated by a flu pandemic, the protagonist lives next to a small airfield Colorado with his dog and a heavily armed survivalist who also ended up there. The protagonist rations the small amount of aviation fuel left and regularly survey the area looking for game and the scavengers they have to fight off. Ultimately, he hears an odd signal on his radio and discovers other survivors.

Author Note

(b. 1959)

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