Not Alone by Sarah K. Jackson Paperback Book

Description: Not Alone by Sarah K. Jackson Set in contemporary Britain, Not Alone tells the story of Katie and Harry, a mother and son who are fighting for survival in a world devastated by a toxic storm. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In a dying Britain, how far will a mother go to save her child?Not Alone kept me breathless with tension. - Emma Donoghue, bestselling author of RoomIntensely moving, genuinely gripping, plausible and absorbing - Charlotte Mendelson, author of The ExhibitionistIt has been five years since a toxic microplastics storm killed millions and made Katies world unrecognizable, but she is determined to create a safe place for her beloved little boy, Harry. His world is their one-bedroom flat, where Katie keeps him indoors at all costs. Even the air outside could be deadly.And then, one day, a man stands at their door, and Katie realizes that her home isnt the place of safety she thought it was. And so she and Harry begin an impossible journey, in search of the man Katie was meant to marry. It will take them across a devastated country and through terrible danger, but hope drives them on . . .Sarah K. Jacksons astonishing debut is a story of love and hope against all the odds. Author Biography Sarah Jackson is an ecologist specializing in botany, and has a keen interest in human-wildlife coexistence, conservation, climate change and microplastics pollution. Her job has taken her all around the UK, scrambling through woodland, paddling up rivers, squelching through mountain bogs and also sometimes overseas. She studied Psychology and Criminology at Cardiff University, before doing a Masters in Conservation Ecology at Oxford Brookes University. Review Not Alone kept me breathless with tension. An outstandingly credible and gripping adventure story, rooted in a deep understanding of both ecology and family. -- Emma Donoghue, bestselling author of Room and The WonderIntensely moving, genuinely gripping, plausible and absorbing; this is a stunningly debut by a truly talented new writer -- Charlotte Mendelson, author of The ExhibitionistThe emotionally wrenching story of a young mothers fight to save her young son as they struggle across a toxic and hostile world. The tension never lets up. Utterly believable, always compelling, and deeply moving. I loved it. -- Ian Irvine, author of A Shadow on the GlassA gutwrenching, whiteknuckle postapocalyptic thriller, a story of love and perseverance. -- Gabriel Tallent, New York Times bestselling author of My Absolute DarlingHarrowing and achingly human, Not Alone is a sharp exploration of environmental apocalypse — and a celebration of pure, boundless love that can survive anything. This triumphant debut finds hope in the darkest places, and it made me want to be a better person. -- Allison Epstein, author of A Tip for the HangmanSarah K. Jacksons Not Alone is an ode to ferocious power of motherhood, even in the face of Earths utter devastation. Part dire warning, part love song, Not Alone explores how, like a tree bending toward sunlight, life may endure if our worst climate nightmares become reality. Haunting, endearing, and captivating. -- Caroline Woods, author of The Cigarette GirlTense, brutal, and tender, Not Alone cuts to the core of how and why we survive. Jackson gives readers a truly harrowing adventure about the pull of light in the darkest hour. -- Erika Swyler, bestselling author of The Book of SpeculationFive years before the start of Jacksons impressive debut, hurricanes across the globe lifted trillions of microplastic particles from the worlds oceans. The atmosphere became saturated with those pollutants, and breathing became deadly. One survivor, Katie, has devoted herself to keeping her son, Harry, who was born after the calamity, alive and well. * Publishers Weekly *Ecologist Jackson makes her debut with this engrossing postapocalyptic cli-fi thriller that will have readers anxiously turning the pages and questioning their use of plastic. * Library Journal *With hauntingly beautiful descriptions of the natural world, this challenging novel is tough and memorable. * Guardian * Promotional Set in contemporary Britain, Not Alone tells the story of Katie and Harry, a mother and son who are fighting for survival in a world devastated by a toxic storm. Details ISBN152908962X Author Sarah K. Jackson Pages 432 Audience Age 18 Publisher Pan Macmillan Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781529089622 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-03-28 Imprint Picador Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Audience General UK Release Date 2024-03-28 ISBN-10 152908962X NZ Release Date 2024-08-26 AU Release Date 2024-08-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161635708;

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