A family's hope becomes a fight for survival—against nature and each other.
1974, Alaska. Ernt Allbright returns from Vietnam a changed man. Seeking a fresh start, he uproots his wife and teen daughter to live off the grid in America’s Last Frontier. But when the brutal northern winter sets in, the isolated wilderness becomes their greatest test—and Ernt’s unstable behavior threatens to tear them apart.
Through the eyes of thirteen-year-old Leni, we see a landscape that is breathtaking, terrifying, and utterly relentless. As the weather descends and secrets surface, mother and daughter must decide: survive the madness…or lose everything.
Why you’ll love it: Kristin Hannah’s #1 NYT bestseller blends raw emotion, gorgeous Alaskan descriptions, and a family-breaking crisis into a story you won’t stop thinking about long after the last page.
📖 Condition: Gently used trade paperback. Clean pages, light spine creasing, minimal shelf wear—ready for its next emotional journey.
If you loved: The Nightingale (Kristin Hannah), Into the Wild (Jon Krakauer), or Eden‑brooke with a dark twist—this one’s for you.
Perfect for: Fans of character-driven survival drama, intense emotional arcs, and epic family sagas.
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