Rachel fends for herself in a country brought to its knees. Since Jason left two years ago, she only ventures beyond the safety of her storm wall when food supplies dwindle. Her one contact with the outside world is Noah, who runs the market. Hoping he might be the answer to her isolation, she proposes a date. When another man turns up in Noah's place, she is intrigued and repelled in equal measure. And when Noah denies all knowledge, she sets out to track down the stranger. Could this be a new beginning, or is she being drawn into a dangerous game?
Sensual, poignant and sinister, this is a story of obsession and survival in a climate-changed environment.
A story of survival and obsession, this complex psychological portrait framed by compelling drama, it is by turns sensual, poignant and sinister.
A story of survival and obsession in a world brought to its knees.
'An exquisitely crafted debut.' Guardian
'Imaginative, clever and darkly claustrophobic.' Big Issue
'A fascinating study in the effects of isolation and paranoia. Told with passion and real skill... a disturbing but rewarding read that makes a virtue of brevity and a narrow focus.' The Bookbag
'Fans of post-apocalyptic parables will be well pleased.' Guardian
'It is very atmospheric and certainly leaves an indelible imprint on the psyche.' Open Book, BBC Radio 4
'Chillingly believable... Sinister, scary and utterly compelling, it is hard to believe that this strong, confident writing comes from a debut novelist. Read it if you dare.' Red 'Evocative and intriguing, this novel deserves an audience.' Argus
'This is a troubling, beautifully composed novel, rich in its brevity and complex in the psychological portrait it paints.' Booksquawk
'A decidedly original tale... Psychologically sophisticated, it demands our attention. Ignore it, O Philistines, at your peril.' Bookgroup Info
'A story of sexual obsession and broken trust, with the sodden (and wonderfully rendered) landscape a constant, literally atmospheric presence.'
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