Old Open

By: Alex Higley

Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston

Aging widower Russ Lanaker knows he doesn't know his neighbors - but when he finds out one of them was a witness to, and career expert on, the strange UFO phenomenon known as the Phoenix Lights, he realizes that's a situation he'd like to change. What follows is an odyssey out of his air-conditioned comfort zone, through the sun-baked Arizona suburbs, and onto the franchise-lined (and not-so-great) American road.

In an existential style reminiscent of Don DeLillo, but with the humor and heart of a Coen Brothers film, Alex Higley takes us along as Russ strikes out in search of knowledge about an alien encounter, and perhaps something far more bizarre - genuine human connection.

©2017 Alex Higley (P)2018 TalkingBook

Loved it!!

Such an awesome story from an interesting perspective. The narrator blew me away! Looking forward to more from Mr. Higley.

Great Listen

Engaging, moving story. Couldn't stop listening. Was bummed when it ended. Awesome narration from Jim D. Johnston.

A deep character study

A deep character study of how some people socially alienate themselves, coupled with a fun road trip story.

Such an amazing gem!

This book really surprised me. I'd heard good things, but it's absolutely awesome. The narrator really blew the material out of the park. Loved every second of it.

Well done Alex Higley

It was a book that I spread out listening to because I wanted it to go on. Jim D. Johnston performed to a tee! I look forward to Alex's next book.