In this novel, a successful architect named Robert Maitland finds himself stranded on a traffic island in the middle of a busy motorway after a car accident. Isolated and injured, he struggles to survive in this unexpected urban wilderness, confronting both physical challenges and his own psychological turmoil. As days pass, Maitland encounters other marginalized individuals inhabiting the island, leading to complex interactions that blur the lines between captivity and freedom. The story explores themes of isolation, survival, and the thin veneer of civilization, as Maitland's ordeal forces him to confront his own identity and the constructs of modern society.