Afterland

In "Afterland," a gripping thriller by Lauren Beukes, a mother, Cole, fights to protect her twelve-year-old son, Miles, in a world radically transformed by the pandemic known as The Manfall, which has resulted in the death of most men. As they navigate a perilous America in disguise as mother and daughter, they encounter various factions and dangers, including Cole's ruthless sister, Billie, who seeks to exploit Miles. Blending psychological suspense with elements of American noir and science fiction, this sharply feminist narrative explores the lengths a mother will go to ensure her child's safety in a harrowing new reality.