{"product_id":"wildland-isbn-9781643859699","title":"Wildland","description":"\u003cb\u003eFor fans of Jodi Picoult and Anita Shreve comes an exhilarating debut novel of one woman's courage in the face of catastrophe.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShe'll do anything to save them.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBut what will she do to save herself?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Kat Jamison retreats to the Blue Ridge Mountains, she's counting on peace and solitude to help her make a difficult decision. Her breast cancer has returned, but after the death of her husband, her will to fight is dampened. Now she has a choice to make: face yet another round of chemotherapy or surrender gracefully.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelf-reflection quickly proves impossible as her getaway is complicated by a pair of abandoned dogs and two friendly children staying nearby, Lily and Nirav. In no time at all, Kat's quiet seclusion is invaded by the happy confusion of children and pets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut when lightning ignites a deadly wildfire, Kat's cabin is cut off from the rest of the camp, separating Lily and Nirav from their parents. Left with no choice, Kat, the children, and the dogs must flee on foot through the drought-stricken forest, away from the ravenous flames. As a frantic rescue mission is launched below the fire line, Kat drives the party deeper into the mountains, determined to save four innocent lives. But when the moment comes to save her own, Kat will have to decide just how hard she's willing to fight to survive--and what's worth living for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA heart-pounding novel of bravery, sacrifice, and self-discovery, \u003ci\u003eWildland\u003c\/i\u003e will keep you on the edge of your seat to the very last page.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eWildland\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eWFWA STAR Award Winner - Outstanding Debut\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"How hard will you fight to survive? Hodge never rushes this heart-pounding story, letting us savor every exhilarating, life-affirming moment.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Apple Books, Best Books of February\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[An] assured debut...Those looking for an inspirational story about one woman coming to terms with life and death will be rewarded.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Alongside the taut suspense, Hodge has created a likeable, sympathetic character in Kay, and fans of Cheryl Strayed's \u003ci\u003eWild \u003c\/i\u003eor Kristin Hannah's \u003ci\u003eThe Great Alone\u003c\/i\u003e won't want to put down this nail-biter.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[\u003ci\u003eWildland\u003c\/i\u003e] brilliantly explores themes of perseverance, survival, and responsibility, showing how destruction can strike without warning, but also how the bonds forged in tough times can turn strangers into family. \u003ci\u003eWildland \u003c\/i\u003eis a pulse-pounder with heart, and highly recommended.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMystery Scene Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Hodge's characterizations are spot-on.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eWildland \u003c\/i\u003eillustrates the qualities readers search for in literature...[and] bursts into an action adventure story.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e—North Carolina Literary Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003cb\u003eHeart-stopping\u003c\/b\u003e...Hodge shows great skill in writing a story that’s \u003cb\u003eboth touching and exhilarating\u003c\/b\u003e.”\u003cbr\u003e—Diane Chamberlain, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Dream Daughter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“\u003cb\u003eHodge captures the strength of the human spirit\u003c\/b\u003e . . . An edge of your seat, emotional, powerful story filled with inspiration.” \u003cbr\u003e—Jennifer Ryan,\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Me I Used to Be\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An adrenaline-pumping story about survival, acceptance, and courage, \u003ci\u003eWildland\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ea page-turner with a fearsome heroine.\u003c\/b\u003e” \u003cbr\u003e—Barbara Claypole White, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Promise Between Us\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Hodge’s band of characters pop off the page—adults, children, and dogs alike . . . \u003cb\u003eA heart-warming page-turner not to be missed!\u003c\/b\u003e\" \u003cbr\u003e—Kathryn Craft, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Far End of Happy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“\u003cb\u003eStorytelling at its best \u003c\/b\u003e. . . A detailed and gripping page-turner you won’t want to put down but will also want to slow down and savor.” \u003cbr\u003e—Barbara Davis, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWhen Never Comes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Gripping and filled with deep emotional truths, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildland\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003ewill lead you to the brink and back\u003c\/b\u003e.”\u003cbr\u003e—Nancy Peacock, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Life and Times of Persimmon Wilson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebecca Hodge\u003c\/b\u003e is an author of fiction, a veterinarian, and a clinical research scientist who lives and writes in North Carolina. Fiction writing is the space where her creative side comes out to play, and her writing centers on characters who discover that life is not a spectator sport. She has three grown sons, two crazy dogs, and one patient husband. When not busy writing, she loves hiking, travel, and (of course) curling up with a good book.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46299936096485,"sku":"NP9781643859699","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781643859699.jpg?v=1767744334","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/wildland-isbn-9781643859699","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}