Dust and Kisses

In a devastated future world, bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith tells the story of Carey Noack, who returns to the ruined Portland, Oregon, after three years of isolation, hoping to find other survivors. There, she unexpectedly encounters Matt Ladel, the only other inhabitant of the city, and their initial meeting blurs the line between reality and imagination. As both learn to rely on each other for survival, they must also confront a looming, greater danger that tests their newfound connection. This novel explores themes of love, hope, and resilience in a bleak future.