From the author of the acclaimed ANNA AND THE SWALLOW MAN, a stand-alone literary fantasy, perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman, based on Jewish folklore and traditions. Set in a world where the dead and the living walk side by side - though not all of them know this. Yehuda Leib and Bluma have seperate, unexpected meetings with The Dark One: Death. Meetings which push them on journeys across the Far Country - the world of the dead. 12+ National Book Award Finalist.