Fans of basic frontier survival tales, as well as visitors of dystopian literature, will enjoy this futuristic tale about an epic cross-country journey.

In a Handful of Dust is placed ten years following the initial novel, Not really a Drop to Drink, like a dangerous disease hits the community where teenage Lucy lives. When her adoptive mom, Lynn, takes Lucy away from their home and friends to be able to protect her, Lucy struggles to figure out what home means. During their trip west to find a fresh life, both face nature’s challenges, including food cravings, mountains, and deserts.

New York Situations bestselling author Michael Grant says Not really a Drop to Beverage is a debut “not to be overlooked,” and this companion title is definitely filled with Mindy McGinnis’s evocative, spare language matched with incredible drama and danger. In a small number of Dust is perfect for fans of the Partials, Enclave, and Legend series.