Edge of Safety: A Future Tale of Arbitrary Lockdowns and the Deeply Caring Citizens Who Love Them
About this ebook
–Nick Gillespie, host, The Reason Interview with Nick Gillespie.
“I’ve loved Neal Pollack's work for twenty years now. While I have numerous and serious problems with Canada, as everyone knows, I must insist that you buy and read this book. I loved it from start to finish, and so will you.”
—Mike Sacks, Poking a Dead Frog, Stinker Lets Loose, Passing on the Right
Amelia Stewart loves staying home. When the Canadian Health Ministry, where she works as a mid-level functionary, issues a #stayhome order, she and her dog Little Miss Daisy comply with enthusiasm, obeying government orders and watching their favorite soap opera, Edge of Safety. But during one such Stay Home order, Amelia accidentally finds herself trapped outside. Much to her surprise, she doesn’t immediately die. But she does run afoul of a ragtag resistance movement that gradually persuades her that the world is not what she thinks. They take her on an adventure that she never imagined or wanted. As Amelia’s knowledge of the outside world grows, she has to make a choice about Canada’s future.
About the author
Over a twenty-plus year literary career, Neal Pollack, the preeminent satirical writer of his generation, has written eleven books of fiction and nonfiction, including the cult classics The Neal Pollack Anthology of American Literature, the novels Jewball, Downward-Facing Death, Keep Mars Weird, and the memoirs Alternadad, Stretch, and Pothead. As a journalist, Pollack’s work has appeared in countless publications, from the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal to Slate, Salon, and the Federalist. He is a three-time Jeopardy champion and a former contestant on The Chase. He is the editor of Book and Film Globe, an online culture publication. He lives in Austin, TX, with his family.
