In a future world where lions are long extinct, the map-maker Jachin-Boaz mysteriously abandons his family with a note: "I have gone to look for a lion." His impossible quest ignites a chain of events, leading his son, Boaz-Jachin, on a pursuit that ultimately unearths a mythical, amber-eyed beast—a creature of both creation and destruction, hinting at a reality far beyond their understanding.

Why You Should Read?

• Explore a unique blend of myth, philosophy, and adventure set in a richly imagined world.
• Delve into a profound father-son narrative driven by an inexplicable, primal quest.
• Experience a seminal work of literary fantasy from a highly original voice.
• Ponder themes of existence, memory, and the power of myth as reality is turned on its head.