Publisher's Synopsis
Jack leads a quiet, lonely existence amongst the dazzling technological marvels of 2066 San Francisco, keeping to his small circle and finding solace in the familiarity of the places where he spends his days. But when a wide-eyed German shepherd puppy and he unexpectedly meet, his structured world is upended.
As Jack begins to open his heart and life to the exuberant canine presence now sharing his space, glimpses of hope and joy start to break through his detached exterior. Morning runs through the park, belly rubs on the couch after work, impromptu games of fetch down alleyways lined with holograms - Jack starts to rediscover life's simple pleasures with his new four-legged friend.
Just as a real bond begins blossoming, fate deals a devastating blow. At the pup's first vet visit, tests reveal she suffers from an extremely rare degenerative condition, unknown to modern medicine. She has only weeks to live.
Stunned, Jack grapples with the stark reality of losing his best friend just after inviting her into his once-solitary existence. As her condition rapidly declines, he makes it his singular mission to savour their remaining days while urgently racing against time to track down experimental treatments before it's too late.
From the highest peaks of joy to the depths of despair, Jack experiences the full spectrum of life as his loyalty is put to the ultimate test. Will the resurfacing pressures of a past he longs to forget undermine his efforts to fight for his puppy's future? Beyond Forever is an emotional rollercoaster centred on the healing gifts of unconditional friendship - sometimes found in the most unexpected places and darkest hours.
