
In this unputdownable sequel to the heartbreaking bestseller The Last Stars in the Sky, one family’s fight for survival continues as they navigate a world forever changed. Stranded with her husband and young daughters in the wild forests that mark the Canadian border, Alex must confront new dangers and make impossible choices to protect those she loves. In a forever-changing landscape where nothing is certain, how far will she go to keep her family alive?
A gripping tale of resilience, hope and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her children, from a million-copy bestselling author. If you love Boo Walker, Where the Forest Meets the Stars and Julianne MacLean, you won’t be able to put this book down.
What readers are saying about this
“I wasn’t expecting such an emotionally charged novel of such a high standard that I couldn’t stop reading, and when I reluctantly had to tear myself away from my Kindle I was continually thinking of the story.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Thank you, Kate, for writing this unbelievably gripping novel that I can’t stop thinking about… This really is one of those novels that you don’t want to miss, I’d give it double the number of stars if I could.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“One of the best books I’ve read this year… I couldn’t put this one down and was so bummed when it was finished. I have read other books by Kate Hewitt but this is so different than her other books. Highly recommend!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This fabulous book kept me enthralled… We see the best and the worst of humanity in a situation that – frighteningly – could happen to any of us… A nail-biter and cliffhanger with a positive feel, all in one… More please! And five stars for this one.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Omg I didn’t expect this!… heartbreaking, raw, powerful and tense… When you finally reach the action-packed end it will leave you asking yourself just how far you would go for you and your family to survive.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“An emotionally charged page-turner that I could not put down!… I highly recommend The Last Stars in the Sky to anyone seeking a gripping tale that resonates long after the final page. The book urges readers to find beauty in the mundanity and to not take a second of life for granted.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“What a gripping, thought-provoking, page-turner of a novel. I literally couldn’t put it down.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Wow! What a book! The Last Stars in the Sky was a complete surprise. I thought it was going to ba a simple book with something happening to one of the family… I never thought it would be anything like this. How would we cope if it did happen? This is raw and unfiltered and left me stunned.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Literary Fiction
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