- Published: 1 March 2022
- ISBN: 9781643859699
- Imprint: Crooked Lane Books
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 336
- RRP: $35.00
Wildland
A Novel

















- Published: 1 March 2022
- ISBN: 9781643859699
- Imprint: Crooked Lane Books
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 336
- RRP: $35.00
Praise for Wildland:
"Hodge never rushes this heart-pounding story, letting us savor every exhilarating, life-affirming moment."
—Apple Books, Best Books of February
"[An] assured debut...Those looking for an inspirational story about one woman coming to terms with life and death will be rewarded."
—Publishers Weekly
"Alongside the taut suspense, Hodge has created a likeable, sympathetic character in Kay, and fans of Cheryl Strayed's Wild or Kristin Hannah's The Great Alone won't want to put down this nail-biter."
—Booklist
"Wildland illustrates the qualities readers search for in literature...[and] bursts into an action adventure story."
—North Carolina Literary Review
“Hodge shows great skill in writing a story that’s both touching and exhilarating.”
—Diane Chamberlain, New York Times bestselling author
“A thrilling debut by a talented author.”
—Karen Harper, New York Times bestselling author
“Hodge captures the strength of the human spirit to endure, persevere, and overcome.”
—Jennifer Ryan, New York Times bestselling author
“I loved every sentence, every plot twist, every character.”
—Barbara Claypole White, bestselling author
“Gripping and filled with deep emotional truths.”
—Nancy Peacock, award-winning author
"Hodge’s band of characters pop off the page—adults, children, and dogs alike.”
—Kathryn Craft, award-winning author
“Storytelling at its best.”
—Barbara Davis, bestselling author
Praise for Wildland:
"Hodge never rushes this heart-pounding story, letting us savor every exhilarating, life-affirming moment."
—Apple Books, Best Books of February
"[An] assured debut...Those looking for an inspirational story about one woman coming to terms with life and death will be rewarded."
—Publishers Weekly
"Alongside the taut suspense, Hodge has created a likeable, sympathetic character in Kay, and fans of Cheryl Strayed's Wild or Kristin Hannah's The Great Alone won't want to put down this nail-biter."
—Booklist
"Wildland illustrates the qualities readers search for in literature...[and] bursts into an action adventure story."
—North Carolina Literary Review
“Hodge shows great skill in writing a story that’s both touching and exhilarating.”
—Diane Chamberlain, New York Times bestselling author
“A thrilling debut by a talented author.”
—Karen Harper, New York Times bestselling author
“Hodge captures the strength of the human spirit to endure, persevere, and overcome.”
—Jennifer Ryan, New York Times bestselling author
“I loved every sentence, every plot twist, every character.”
—Barbara Claypole White, bestselling author
“Gripping and filled with deep emotional truths.”
—Nancy Peacock, award-winning author
"Hodge’s band of characters pop off the page—adults, children, and dogs alike.”
—Kathryn Craft, award-winning author
“Storytelling at its best.”
—Barbara Davis, bestselling author