The Passenger

Set in 1980 Mississippi, The Passenger follows salvage diver Bobby Western as he uncovers a mysterious sunken jet and navigates a web of conspiracy, loss, and haunting memories. The novel explores dark themes, including personal tragedy and the legacy of a father who invented the Hiroshima bomb, in a richly written, gripping narrative. As McCarthy's final works, the story lays the groundwork for a compelling duology that delves into human existence and its darker impulses.