Dry Lands
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4.0 • 1 Rating
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- $4.99
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- $4.99
Publisher Description
“A testament to the power of hope and motherhood in the worst of situations.”—Kirkus
After a cataclysmic flood submerges half the world underwater, cannibalistic gangs and corrupt encampments become a constant threat to the remaining dry lands. Liv and her precocious three-year-old son Milo are some of the lucky ones who have survived.
With the company of a lonely horse seeking a loving home, Liv is determined to protect Milo from the encampments, even if it means destroying what little is left of civilization. Amidst it all, she learns to embrace love and her own worth. Dry Lands is a gripping journey showcasing the resilience of humanity, parenthood, and the sacrifices we make for our children.
FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing Independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction & fantasy, and crime / mystery / thriller categories. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more about Flame Tree Press at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePress.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The tense first outing from Martins makes a woman's desperate struggle for survival in a postapocalyptic setting plausible, even if a few plot elements feel contrived. The "Shift," possibly resulting from the shifting of Earth's magnetic poles, has transformed the planet, "turning land into the sea and sea into land." The rising waters flood the New Jersey home of Liv and Felipe, who flee to Pennsylvania with their three-year-old, Milo. Felipe's plan for the family to reach higher ground, with the aid of a helicopter pilot willing to transport the trio for a steep price, ends tragically when the aircraft explodes, killing Felipe and leaving Liv to care for Milo on her own. She intends to honor Felipe's wish that she seek sanctuary in Tennessee, at his grandmother's home in a remote town not listed on any map and inaccessible by car—but the trek there is perilous. Liv's daily battle against starvation and predators, human and otherwise, is visceral, and—thanks to Martin's gift for characterization—her evolution feels earned as she gradually adapts her ethics to keep Milo alive at all costs. The tenacious, well-shaded heroine elevates this above many similar efforts.
Customer Reviews
Emotional journey! Highly recommend!
This was a book that just drew me in. It follows one family’s journey which allows for excellent character development. You just felt like you were feeling the main character’s emotions. There were times I felt so emotional I had to set it aside to read more later. This is a book that will stay with you. I highly recommend this book!