Chris’ work, which hit shelves in early October, has already garnered acclaim from several outlets in its first two weeks including, Esquire's 20 Best Books of Fall 2022, Lit Hub Most Anticipated 2022, and The Millions Most Anticipated 2022.

The novel, which details a family’s journey across the country after surviving a global virus, is described by Pulitzer Prize Finalist author Karen Russell as “a thrilling, terrifying, surprising, and tender debut, written in such exquisitely precise prose that I felt singed by its imaginary fires and warmed by its beating heart.” Russell added, “Chris Hood's nightmarish cross-country family odyssey is also one of the most beautiful love stories I've ever read.”