by Ben Rhodes
First published 2018
Kathy flies aircraft for the Forestry Service, handling routine missions over forested terrain. When she witnesses a woman about to fall from a cliff, she acts without hesitation to pull the stranger to safety. This single moment of heroism sets off a chain of events that transforms her orderly life into something she never anticipated. Soon Kathy finds herself dealing with a controller, someone who appears to have plans for her future. The situation grows stranger when she encounters trees that behave in ways that defy explanation. As Kathy navigates these bizarre circumstances, she discovers that her rescue mission has pulled her into a world where normal rules no longer apply. The trees hold secrets that challenge everything she thought she knew about the natural world. Her journey becomes a test of survival and adaptation as she grapples with forces beyond her control.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, mystery, fantasy, contemporary
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, survival
Setting: Forestry Service
139 pages · Paperback · Independently published