The world as Erik knew it is gone.In 2033, a devastating bioweapon catastrophe has brought civilization to its knees. Cities have become dangerous wastelands, society is collapsing, and survival has become a daily struggle.Erik, a former martial artist, is determined to protect what remains of his family. But when his wife Irinskat and his daughter Nanuk disappear, he sets out on a dangerous journey to find them.At his side is Odin, an extraordinary Germanic Bear Dog whose loyalty and courage make him far more than a companion. Along the way, Erik encounters Giada, a mysterious Italian warrior whose own past is marked by loss and violence.Together, they face a world where old rules no longer exist—and where enemies can be more dangerous than the catastrophe itself.But someone is watching them.Hajo has his own plans, and Erik soon realizes that finding his family may only be the beginning of a much greater struggle.In a world destroyed by humanity, can friendship, courage and hope survive?Companions of Hope: Erik’s Search is an urban fantasy and post-apocalyptic adventure about survival, family, friendship and the power of hope when everything else has been lost.