Ambrose Zephyr lives a simple life with the woman he loves, his endearing wife Zappora Ashkenazi, better known as Zipper. Although they have chosen not to have any children, their lives are so complete due to their flourishing careers in London that they want for nothing. From their daily routines to the unforgettable moments secretly shared, their existence is intertwined into a relationship that balances love with respect. Neither can remember what life was like before the other entered into their realm of being. As if they have transcended to another time, together they embark wholeheartedly on a whirlwind adventure most commonly referred to as life. As if the clock struck twelve and their stagecoach has suddenly turned into a pumpkin, they are dealt an unforeseeable blow when Zephyr is given only a month or less to live. With no explanation or cure to rescue him from the abyss, the fifty year old Zephyr chooses to turn his nightmare into a sort of rediscovery as he envisions a pilgrimage to places unknown from A to Z with his forever companion, Zipper, by his side. As they rediscover the fruits of their marriage and dip into the very core of their souls, together they come to grips with the cards that were cruelly dealt and choose to bravely face this unimaginable injustice hand in hand as they always have in the past and will always do in the future until they will one day meet again.

Rarely does a short novel have such a profound impact on its reader as does THE END OF THE ALPHABET. CS Richardson meticulously chooses each word on every page as he masterly tells a story that inevitably makes the reader examine his or her own life while putting into perspective what matters most. The strength in his craft transforms this unpretentious tale into a story that will certainly move mountains. Thought-provoking and tenderly written. Richardson's entrée into the world of fiction is priceless.

This review is from the hardback edition.