This week on Road Gang Radio, hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler are joined by Paul McGrath—award-winning journalist, educator, and now debut sci-fi novelist—to talk about his wildly original and razor-sharp satire: Left.

Set in rural Mississippi, Left follows Anton-7, a well-meaning alien accidentally left behind by his spaceship crew. What starts as a simple mission turns into a rule-breaking romp full of human chaos, unexpected romance, and cultural critique. Part The Day the Earth Stood Still, part Starman, and packed with sharp commentary, Left is a hilarious, thoughtful take on life in America from a not-so-human perspective.