Synopsis
In a dying world, how far will a mother go to save her child?
'Not Alone kept me breathless with tension' – Emma Donoghue, bestselling author of Room
'Intensely moving, genuinely gripping' – Charlotte Mendelson, author of The Exhibitionist
Five years ago a toxic storm made the world unrecognizable. Now the air outside could be deadly.
Katie has done everything in her power to create a haven for her little boy, Harry. But now their home is no longer safe.
And so they begin an impossible journey in search of the man Katie was meant to marry. It will take them across a devastated Britain and through terrible danger, but hope and love drive them on . . .
'Hauntingly beautiful' – The Guardian
Sarah K. Jackson's astonishing debut is a story of single parenthood, environmental destruction and hope – against all the odds.
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28 March 2024
9781529089622Reviews
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 Wonder
Intensely moving, genuinely gripping, plausible and absorbing; this is a stunningly debut by a truly talented new writerCharlotte Mendelson, author of The Exhibitionist
The emotionally wrenching story of a young mother’s 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 Glass
A gutwrenching, whiteknuckle postapocalyptic thriller, a story of love and perseverance.Gabriel Tallent, New York Times bestselling author of My Absolute Darling
