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Written by Kate Risse

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audiobook 978-1-961905-29-0
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June 2024 | 360 pages

Reader’s Choice Awards – Bronze – 2024

Welcome to the gripping narrative of Inland, Kate Risse’s first novel. Set in the year 2026, Inland transports readers into the near future, where the forces of climate change irrevocably alter the Earth’s landscape. It is not just a journey across the flooded ruins of America but a deep dive into the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds.

Inland challenges readers to consider the future we are creating, emphasizing not just the environmental impact of our actions but the human cost of inaction. Through Juliet, Martin, and Billy’s intertwined stories, Risse explores themes of survival, technology’s double-edged sword, and the indomitable nature of human relationships.

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First chapter
Chapter 22
Chapter twenty-four

“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 at Eckerd College and Arts & Environment reporter for
The Gabber

“Kate Risse chronicles an ever-more-likely future in a gripping story that we need to hear. Her vivid characters and deft portrayal of life in the climate catastrophe that looms ahead will stay with you long after you’ve read the final pages.”
 —Katherine Stewart, author of The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism

Inland is a timely and poignant novel that resonates deeply with the challenges of our modern world. 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.”
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