An Air of Substance

An aviation accident leaves James' life flashing before his eyes, and telling the story of how he got there. In order to pass the time, Zoe tells folk and mythological stories at night to keep Jamesconscious.The harsh environment of the desert takes its toll on our crash victims. Lack of basic needs forces them to eat and whatever they can find, leading them to eat a strange cactus.The protagonist's reality becomes obscured, and he faces an alien encounter. But in light of the physical...
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An aviation accident leaves James' life flashing before his eyes, and telling the story of how he got there. In order to pass the time, Zoe tells folk and mythological stories at night to keep Jamesconscious.The harsh environment of the desert takes its toll on our crash victims. Lack of basic needs forces them to eat and whatever they can find, leading them to eat a strange cactus.The protagonist's reality becomes obscured, and he faces an alien encounter. But in light of the physical and mental challenges being faced, the reader has the discression to decide this for him or herself whether this really happened. This novel combines folklore, science fiction and "Gonzo" journalism.