First published 2022
In the aftermath of civil war, the Reekie family flees their home and seeks refuge in the remote Dawnlands. But the wilderness proves as perilous as the conflict they left behind. Caught in the crossfire of warring factions, the Reekies must choose between loyalty to their kin or the chance to forge their own destiny. As the fate of their family hangs in the balance, they must summon every ounce of courage to overcome the threats that lurk in the unforgiving Dawnlands.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, war, adventure
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, loyalty
Setting: Dawnlands, England
Period: aftermath of civil war
480 pages · Kindle Edition · Simon & Schuster AU