What if survival demanded growing up fast?

This is the kind of novel a bookseller presses into a reader's hands when they ask for something real, something that lingers after the last page.

Set in the raw wilderness of coastal Alaska, Outside is a coming-of-age story where survival is not only about weather, water, and wildlife, but about finding worth in a world that tests it at every turn.

A young boy joins his family at a remote fishing camp on the Akwe River, a place of stark beauty and unforgiving danger. As he struggles for his father's approval and leans on his mother's quiet strength, nature becomes both teacher and adversary.

Threatened by powerful forces beyond his control, he is pushed toward a choice no child should have to make, one that will define who he becomes.

Blending action, emotional depth, and a vivid portrait of the Alaskan wilderness, this is man-versus-nature fiction with a beating heart. For readers drawn to young adult adventure, stories of resilience, and the hard-earned journey from boyhood to self-reliance, Outside delivers a gripping, unforgettable experience.

This is a story that stays with you long after.

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• Publication Date: January 25, 2026
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• Print Length: 277 Pages
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