Written by Kate Risse
softcover 978-1-961905-07-8
audiobook 978-1-961905-29-0
e-book 978-1-961905-06-1
June 2024 | 360 pages
Reader’s Choice Awards – Bronze – 2024
In Inland, Kate Risse crafts a compelling dystopian narrative set in the near future of 2026, where the Eastern Seaboard has succumbed to catastrophic flooding. This gripping tale of survival and resilience follows two families striving to reunite amidst the chaos. Separated by the deluge, Juliet and Martin embark on a perilous journey back to Boston, confronting the perils of a world transformed by climate change. Meanwhile, Juliet’s son, Billy, faces his own challenges for survival in the rising seas. Risse’s masterful storytelling delves into the human connection and the unpredictable role of technology in a warming world.
Inland has garnered critical acclaim, with Reader’s Entertainment noting it as “a harrowing account of separation and resilience.” The Reader’s Choice Awards – Bronze – 2024 also honored the novel.
For readers who appreciate emotional survival stories with strong female leads, Inland offers a thought-provoking exploration of family dynamics and environmental challenges. Fans of The Road and Station Eleven will find this novel particularly resonant.
How to use Inland in learning
Inland offers readers a profound exploration of survival, resilience, and the human spirit in the face of environmental upheaval. Here are several ways to engage with and utilize this compelling novel:
- Book Club Discussions: Delve into themes such as climate change, family dynamics, and personal endurance. Inland provides rich material for in-depth conversations and analyses.
- Educational Settings: Incorporate the novel into curricula focusing on environmental studies, literature, or social sciences. Its narrative can catalyze discussions on climate change, ethics, and human behavior.
- Community Events: Host reading sessions or panel discussions to raise awareness about environmental issues and foster community engagement.
- Personal Reflection: Use the story as a mirror to reflect on one’s preparedness and adaptability in the face of global challenges.
- Gift for Enthusiasts: Share Inland with friends or family members interested in dystopian fiction, environmental themes, or compelling storytelling.
By engaging with Inland, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding climate change and the profound strength of the human spirit.
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Audiobook excerpts from Chapters 3, 5, and 33
In the media
a_limitless_reader – book review – June 11, 2024
Reader’s Entertainment by Jocie McKade – book review – June 15, 2024
Shubham Lakhina’s Reviews – book review – July 3, 2024
The Writer’s Podcast – guest appearance – July 8, 2024
Grady’s Reviews – book review – August 1, 2024
Shubham Lakhina’s Reviews – book review – July 3, 2024
The Wise Ones – guest appearance – August 1, 2024
paulsemel.com – guest appearance – August 1, 2024
Writer’s Bone – guest appearance – August 9, 2024
Writers after Dark – article “Cli-Fi: A Twilight Genre” – August 15, 2024
What I’m Reading by Randi-Lee Bowslaugh – book review – August 27, 2024
books_of_prisha – book review – August 30, 2024
The Justice, Brandeis University’s independent student newspaper – Mirabell Rowland – interview – October 22, 2024
Coffee Shop Writing – panelist – October 27, 2024
“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
“Beautifully written story with a vivid sense of place that will connect readers with nature and make the environmental crisis real and personal. Engaging characters and human warmth demonstrate that individuals can be part of creating solutions to the threats we all face. Accessible, readable adventure with a true green heart.”
—Nicola Davies, award-winning children’s book author
“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.”
—a_limitless_reader
