The gripping final instalment of the highly acclaimed Winter trilogy from the winner of the Indie Book Award for Young Adults.
Mark Smith lives on Victoria’s Surf Coast, where he writes novels and stories, and runs outdoor-education programs for young adults. His second novel, Wilder Country, won the 2018 Indie Book Award for Young Adults.
‘An epic story of survival, fast-paced action and characters we
really care about.’
*Tristan Bancks*
‘An unmissable series.’
*Sydney Morning Herald*
‘A riveting story of survival that questions the prices of freedom
and safety as well as the value of an individual life…A breakout
new series full of romance, danger, and a surprisingly engaging
world.’
*Kirkus Reviews, starred review on The Road to Winter*
‘Tense and atmospheric…Mark Smith’s debut is assured, gripping and
leaves you wanting more.’
*Best Books for Younger Readers 2016, Sydney Morning Herald for The
Road to Winter*
‘A page-turner told in an unaffected, Australian voice.’
*Australian on Wilder Country*
‘With this final instalment, Smith has comfortably staked out his
own territory. Land of Fences is an exhilarating conclusion to a
massively entertaining series.’
*Age*
‘Smith cleverly parallels life in Australia today with what it
could be, with increased suspicion of smaller groups and people who
are different…A shockingly good dystopian story, it has warning of
what will happen when societies become xenophobic, insular and
inward looking.’
*ReadPlus*
‘One of the triumphs of Land of Fences is Mark Smith’s ability to
keep his readers engaged and on edge, always wondering what will
happen next…[which] is balanced through Smith’s intricate portrayal
of love, friendship and moral courage.’
*Idiom*
‘All too timely in an age of pandemics and panic, this gripping
work has real emotional depth and ultimately rests on a foundation
of hope and faith in humanity… Equal parts page-turning adventure
and heartwarming tribute to chosen family.’
*Kirkus*
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