Rainwalkers

In "Rainwalkers," set in a dystopian future reminiscent of John Steinbeck’s Salinas Valley, the once-thriving agricultural region has transformed into a war-torn nation-state plagued by lethal rains due to genetically engineered bacteria. As a tyrannical government enforces controversial border walls, the story delves into themes of climate change and nature's dominance, centered on a father's desperate love and quest to save his daughter amidst chaos. This finalist for the Next Generation Indie Book Award serves as a chilling cautionary tale about a future that feels eerily possible.