What would happen if the world experienced a global economic collapse? Imagine a time when the electrical grid fails, cellphones are dormant and the flu is as dangerous as the plague. In “The Lightest Object in the Universe,” author Kimi Eisele explores how humanity would have to evolve, relying on hope and love to ultimately sustain humankind.
Without a school of students to educate, high school teacher Carson decides to trek across the United States on foot in search of Beatrix. Even though they had only spent a few days together before the collapse, he never forgot her. He knows the journey will be very long and extremely dangerous, but Carson feels that facing these uncertain times with be easier with Beatrix by his side.
Along the way, Carson meets an interesting cast of characters. Gangs of ruthless children resort to violence in search of food. Forward-thinking individuals band together on bicycles to form a letter-carrying service. He also encounters several droves of families who travel in packs, determined to make it to The Center, a place for new beginnings. Pastor Jonathan Blue uses radio airwaves to broadcast the promise of a brighter future.
As a historian, Carson is interested in Blue’s unique broadcasting method. He’s also suspicious. If The Center holds the solution for all mankind, why is it cloaked in mystery?
