Ship in the Sky

“A boy and his dog scrape by in an apocalyptic wasteland. The descriptions of the landscape are minimalist yet evocative, made up of fragmented sentences that reflect Jack’s desolation. The inherent dread of the rural setting, which evokes the American South, seeps into every page, creating a building sense of horror. Biblical allusions make the relatively grounded world feel almost supernatural. Despite the story’s grittiness, budding moments of human compassion prevent things from seeming hopeless. There are plenty of lingering mysteries about the nature of the calamity and the truth behind Sky Station that are sure to have readers coming back for the sequel. A haunting survival story with impeccable atmosphere.” — Kirkus “In Young Adult fiction, voice is everything. Skip in the Sky brings it! With a gritty yet lyrical and singular voice, Ship in the Sky creates an in-depth world that at times evokes apocalyptic literature like McCarthy's The Road in tone. It's an adventure, to be sure, but more importantly, a journey, which is not the same thing. The story celebrates perseverance and relationships between human beings (and a great dog!) that will satisfy readers looking for connection from their stories and characters.” — Tom Leveen, author of Hellworld, Heartless, and Can't Wait for Tomorrow “Skillfully wrought and shot through with a tender, lingering lyricism … the work of a writer fully and satisfyingly in control of her material” — David Medalie, Director of the Unit for Creative Writing, University of Pretoria “A standout work ... In Evans’s sure hand, moments of great humanity are herein combined with desperate violence in a sensitively imagined world” — Ron Irwin, author of Flat Water Tuesday “A terrific debut! Jack’s sweeping, shimmering journey is unforgettable” — Joanne Hitchens, editor, publisher, and author of Death and the After Parties