Hollow Kingdom

by Buxton, Kira Jane
ISBN: 9781538745823
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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 (R).

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.

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Author: Buxton, Kira Jane
  • ISBN: 9781538745823
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.10 x 1.30
  • Number Of Pages: 320
  • Publication Year: 2019

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  • I would recommend to Seattleites, bird lovers, and to people who love to laugh!

    Deborah E. - 4 years 10 months ago

    I loved this book! It's an imaginative tale told from a crow's perspective during a pandemic. It may seem like it hits too close to home after everything we have been through, but I thought the characters were engaging and whimsical. Also, I loved the tour around the Seattle/ Eastside areas. Finally, there are a couple of uplifting thoughts to ponder and it is a quick, entertaining read.

  • It's the end of the world as we know it, but that's not the end of the world

    Pickup C. - 5 years ago

    I don't usually go for zombie apocalypse books (too much like watching the news), but Hollow Kingdom is a oddly optimistic apocalypse. The earth is attempting to come back into balance after the human race has destroyed itself through technology. Former pet crow S.T. and his canine buddy Dennis negotiate the changes with courage and humor. #SpringPicks

  • Fascinating!

    Susan W. - 5 years ago

    Hollow Kingdom is very hard to review because it is an extreme genre-bender. Initially, I found it comedy/ horror, but as I grew to empathize with the main character, I became more aware of the mystery and the science fiction, and ultimately, the philosophy. It was an intense and fascinating book, and ultimately, I found it all-too-believable. I love watching crows, and the idea of a crow as a salvation figure is very appealing to me. #SpringPicks

  • I read it and then my girlfriend read it. it was a lot of fun talking about the story and the characters.

    Gregory P. - 5 years 10 months ago

    Lots of fun to read. Good story, makes you think. It was a interesting and insightful.

  • What a zombie apocalypse looks like from the animal's POV

    Kaylea C. - 5 years 11 months ago

    One of the most entertaining books I've read in a long time! I had a hard time putting it down, and i truly enjoyed this fresh take on an old idea.