Inland

One of the best books of the year according to Time and The Washington Post. From the author of the international bestseller “The Wife of a Tiger.”

A poignant novel about the Wild West of the late 19th century and its ghosts. In the untamed, arid lands of Arizona at the dawn of the 20th century, two unusual destinies intertwine.

Nora has lived in the desert with her husband and sons for a long time and knows almost everything about this harsh land. She has tremendous willpower and energy, and it’s not easy to scare her. However, circumstances left her with nearly no water at home—only Toby, her youngest child.

And he is convinced that a mysterious creature with split hooves is roaming around.

Meanwhile, Luri, a former criminal, sets off on a strange expedition through the western territories. He came here step by step, obeying the will of ghosts that wear him down with their desires from his lifetime. The meeting of Nora and Luri becomes an unexpected climax of this story, baked by the cruel sun.

“As it should be, the breathtaking landscapes become a separate character in the novel. Simple yet meaningful prose by Oerbrecht captures and conveys both the beauty of the Wild West and its ominous threat.” —