Linguist Paul Iverson's life is turned inside out when his wife dies mysteriously, leaving behind peculiar clues that only she could have created. Driven by despair and the haunting question of whether her death was accidental, Paul embarks on a desperate quest to uncover the truth. The sole witness to the tragedy, their Rhodesian ridgeback Lorelei, becomes his unlikely ally in this pursuit. Determined to unlock the dog's silent testimony, Paul plunges into a risky experiment, attempting to breach the barriers of language and loss. 'The Dogs of Babel' is a novel of profound grief, unwavering love, and the extraordinary bonds that transcend the confines of speech.