First published 1976
Michael St. Claire travels by coach into the Wasteland, a place where seasons shift in minutes and deadly creatures roam the landscape. The revolutionary exile seeks answers in this dangerous territory, accompanied by Elizabeth, his deaf-mute sister. Giant furry worms shriek across the plains, and simurghs attack humans, draining them of life and knowledge through their claws. As their coach moves deeper into the forbidden terrain, sudden snow surrounds them. A massive worm appears on the distant horizon. Michael fears not for himself but for Elizabeth, yet something unexpected happens as they penetrate further into this hostile environment. The child-woman begins to awaken. Elizabeth shows signs of transformation, coming alive in ways she never has before. The Wasteland that threatens to destroy them may hold the key to changing Elizabeth forever.
Genres: science-fiction, dystopia, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Wasteland
156 pages · Paperback · Pyramid