First published 2016
Snake carries three serpents across the wasteland that was once Earth. Her rattlesnake Sand and cobra Mist serve as living tools for her healing work. But her most precious companion is Grass, an alien dreamsnake whose bite grants dying patients peace by taking away their terror and agony. As an elite healer, Snake commands respect throughout the scattered settlements of this ruined world. Her skills keep communities alive in a landscape where survival remains uncertain. Everything changes when an unexpected death occurs during one of her healing missions. The loss threatens to strip Snake of her abilities and her purpose. She must undertake a perilous journey to restore what she has lost. The quest will test her resolve as she travels through territories where even experienced healers face mortal danger. Snake's search becomes a race against time in a world where her healing gifts mean the difference between hope and despair for those who need her most.
Genres: science-fiction, dystopia, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, quest
Setting: Earth
282 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Jo Fletcher Books