"It is the middle of February on Mackinac Island, a tiny community off the northern Michigan coast. But Columbus isn't here to enjoy the picturesque surroundings. Reeling after the death of his wife and the relinquishment of his son, he lives in isolation as a form of self-imposed punishment. Exiled, forgotten, and alone, he is nameless to his neighbors. But even if he runs and hides, Columbus is never alone for long."--Dust flap.