Dust A Novel
Dust, a novel by Alison Stine, is set to be published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group on December 3, 2024. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Thea, a partially deaf teenager, as she navigates her family’s move to the desolate Bloodless Valley in southern Colorado, where they seek a fresh start amidst a harsh environment marked by drought and isolation.
In this speculative coming-of-age narrative, Thea grapples with her identity and the constraints imposed by her parents, who fear the outside world. As she works at a local café, she encounters Ray, who is deaf, and begins to learn sign language. This connection opens up new possibilities for Thea, allowing her to explore themes of family, love, and community while confronting the challenges of her circumstances. Dust delves into the complexities of growing up in an unforgiving landscape, making it a poignant exploration of resilience and self-discovery.
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“An immediate classic that holds its own alongside the greats of American Literature, Dust brings the haunting echoes of our past to a weather-beaten future. Every word of Dust is as familiar as a childhood friend. You understand—instantly—that you will carry it with you for the rest of your life.” – K. Ancrum, award-winning author of The Wicker King
In this haunting, speculative coming-of-age novel about finding your place in an unforgiving environment, a partially deaf teen questions everything she knows about family, love, and her future.
After her father has a premonition, Thea and her family move to the Bloodless Valley of southern Colorado, hoping to make a fresh start. But the rivers are dry, the crops are dying, and the black blizzards of Colorado have returned. Much like the barren land, Thea feels her life has stopped growing. She is barely homeschooled, forbidden from going to the library, and has no way to contact her old friends—all due to her parents’ fear of the outside world’s dangerous influence.
But to make ends meet, Thea is allowed to work at the café in town. There, she meets Ray, who is deaf. Thea, who was born hard of hearing, has always been pushed by her parents to pass as someone who can hear. Now, with Ray secretly teaching Thea how to sign, she begins to learn what she’s been missing—not just a new language but a whole community and maybe even a chance at love.
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