The Last of the Just

This exuberant tale of death and despair combines humor, fantasy and spirituality. New Zealand social order disintegrates as escalating global crises threaten to end human life on Earth. A professor, a priest and an arms dealer seek to discern what is most meaningful in their lives. Adam and Eve make an appearance while Henry VIII and Mozart have speaking parts. Sheep feature. King David is the boss of a motorcycle gang. Concepts of right and wrong, good and bad, meaning and purpose are challenged by the altered circumstances of life— and death.

Colm McKeogh was born in Kilkenny, Ireland, and studied at Trinity College, Dublin. He writes about Christianity and political violence and has authored fiction, non-fiction and academic books. He lives in Hamilton, New Zealand.