Hollow Kingdom
One pet crow fights to save humanity from an apocalypse in this uniquely hilarious debut from a genre-bending literary author.
S.T., a domesticated crow, is a bird of simple pleasures: hanging out with his owner Big Jim, trading insults with Seattle's wild crows (those idiots), and enjoying the finest food humankind has to offer: Cheetos®.
Then Big Jim's eyeball falls out of his head, and S.T. starts to feel like something isn't quite right. His most tried-and-true remedies - from beak-delivered beer to the slobbering affection of Big Jim's loyal but dim-witted dog, Dennis - fail to cure Big Jim's debilitating malady. S.T. is left with no choice but to abandon his old life and venture out into a wild and frightening new world with his trusty steed Dennis, where he discovers that the neighbors are devouring each other and the local wildlife is abuzz with rumors of dangerous new predators roaming Seattle. Humanity's extinction has seemingly arrived, and the only one determined to save it is a foul-mouthed crow whose knowledge of the world around him comes from his TV-watching education.
Hollow Kingdom is a humorous, big-hearted, and boundlessly beautiful romp through the apocalypse and the world that comes after, where even a cowardly crow can become a hero.
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Kira Jane Buxton
Kira Jane Buxton is an author whose work invites readers into quirky, thought-provoking worlds where humor and dark themes coexist. Her debut novel, Hollow Kingdom, is a delightful yet eerie exploration of a post-apocalyptic world from the point of view of a house cat named Shrum. With her unique ability to mix absurdity with existential reflection, Kira offers a fresh take on survival, loss, and the human condition, all seen through the eyes of an animal trying to make sense of a crumbling world.
Hollow Kingdom
In a world that has been turned upside down, where humans are no longer the dominant species, Hollow Kingdom invites readers to step into the paws of Shrum, a foul-mouthed, rebellious crow who navigates a post-apocalyptic Seattle in search of answers. Kira Jane Buxton’s unforgettable series offers an unexpected lens into a collapsed world—one where the dead roam and the animals are left to pick up the pieces.
Hollow Kingdom consists of two books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
