The Way

Set in a postapocalyptic world transformed by a deadly virus and reckless genetic experiments, Cary Groner's novel follows Will, a former Buddhist monastery caretaker, as he embarks on a perilous journey across a reshaped landscape to find a potential cure. Along the way, he faces danger from pursuers and navigates the new natural world, aided by a clever raven, an outspoken cat, and a resourceful teenage girl. Combining elements of adventure and love, this inventive story weaves wisdom and survival in a vividly transformed future.