Inland - Softcover

Risse, Kate

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1961905078 ISBN 13: 9781961905078

Publisher: 12 Willows Press, 2024

Synopsis

“A chilling meditation on the fragility—and the resilience—of the ties that bind us in the face of crisis.”
—Amanda Hagood, professor of environmental humanities and reporter for The Gabber

"Risse's masterful storytelling and keen insight make it a must-read for anyone seeking a gripping tale of survival, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds of family in the face of adversity."
—a_limitless_reader

When the world is drowning around you, what would you risk to reach the person you love most?

When rising seas split the country in two, Juliet is hundreds of miles from her teenage son, Billy. Separated by floodwaters, failing infrastructure, and silence, mother and son must each navigate a devastated America where nothing is certain—except their need to find each other.

As Juliet fights her way north from the flooded Florida Panhandle, Billy sets off on a dangerous journey of his own through the ruins of suburban Boston. Their bond, forged through quiet mornings, inside jokes, and a shared distrust of the world’s noise, is the only light guiding them forward.

Set in a haunting near-future landscape of environmental collapse and social upheaval, Inland is a powerful, deeply emotional novel about family, resilience, and what it means to hold on when everything else is lost.

Perfect for fans of The Road, Station Eleven, and Leave the World Behind, Inland is a gripping literary debut that will stay with you long after the final page.

About this title

About the Author

Kate Risse teaches Spanish language and culture at Tufts University. She has published articles on the history and culture of Spain and Latin America. She lives in Brookline, Massachusetts, with her family and spends time on Dog Island and in the mountains of Vermont. "Inland" is her debut novel.

Edition details

• Publisher: 12 Willows Press
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1961905078
• ISBN 13: 9781961905078
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 365