The Land Across

In The Land Across, an American travel writer seeks inspiration in a little-known Eastern European country, only to find himself entangled in a web of bureaucratic chaos when his passport is confiscated by guards. Released into the custody of a local family, he faces further detainment, revealing a world where supernatural forces intertwine with the harsh realities of corruption. As the narrative unfolds, questions arise about his true identity—could he be a CIA spy or simply a man ensnared in a Kafkaesque nightmare? Gene Wolfe crafts a compelling tale that keeps listeners guessing until the final moments.