Two men flee Minneapolis after a violent incident, their lives diverging and converging across the American landscape. The narrative follows Michael J. Walsh and his companion, Othello Bolen, as they escape a crime in St. Paul. Years later, their paths cross again in California, driving towards a dramatic conclusion. The story is characterized by its experimental and urgent tone, likened to a bebop jazz solo, and is populated by a diverse array of characters encountered during Walsh's travels.

The work is described as experimental and urgent, with a tone likened to a bebop jazz solo. Its exploration of wanderlust, friendship, and murder, combined with a diverse cast of characters and the protagonist's internal struggles, suggests a narrative that is both action-driven and introspective. The author's disdain for institutions and his personal battles with depression are presented as key thematic elements. The narrative's focus on movement and the desire to 'see what's out there' provides a driving force for the plot.