In the Distance

Following the story of Håkan, the legend of The Hawk, the reader emerges into the terrifying, cruel, and wild America of the mid-1800s. After losing his brother Linus, Håkan travels through America, first being stranded in San Francisco, to hopefully find him alive and well in the city of New York. Living a long life, Håkan has met many people on the road, some being evil-minded, taking advantage of The Hawk and his tragic story, others being kind and teaching him their ways of life. This novel was captivating until the very last page. Truly recommend it to anyone liking historical fiction with a twist!