The End of Men

In "The End of Men," a gripping debut novel by Christina Sweeney-Baird, a lethal virus that exclusively affects men triggers a global pandemic, leaving women to navigate an altered society. Set in 2025, the story unfolds through the perspectives of various women, including Dr. Amanda MacLean, who initially warns of the outbreak, and Catherine, a social historian documenting the impact of this unprecedented crisis. As they confront the profound personal and societal changes brought on by the absence of men, the novel explores issues of loss, resilience, and the reimagining of family and community in a new world order.