Ohiowa

by T. Alex Miller

A dark comedy that offsets heart-rending loss with bad poetry and angst-ridden chastity with outrageous promiscuity, Ohiowa follows computer artist Danny McAlpine, who, after witnessing a bombing in Hollywood, flees to his ranch in Colorado where he unexpectedly becomes host to two dozen other terror victims. We are caught up in the world of this bizarre and anxious group that is soon targeted by a high-school aged wannabe jihadist and his pet gerbil; a jealous ski instructor; and a sleazy opportunist looking to swipe an historic Indian headdress. A wild read with unexpected pairings and unlikely heroes, Ohiowa is action-packed, therapy-laden and delightfully absurd.

164 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 6, 2008