Love and Death in the Time of Covid: A Novel

Love and Death in the Time of Covid, set primarily in Bisbee, Arizona, follows retired psychiatrist Arnie Chasen's attempt to come to grips with aging, loneliness, and a search for meaning. Recurrent dreams of his childhood bring about a return to therapy with his former analyst, who encourages Arnie to make amends with his estranged daughter. Traveling to Bisbee to meet with her, Arnie encounters not only his angry daughter but also an array of characters including an engaging woman, a tech-savvy, possibly paranoid contract worker for the FBI, and a violent criminal who threatens Arnie's life. Forced to confront unanticipated challenges, Arnie struggles to overcome both internal and external obstacles to a life worth living.