The Unworthy

In a world grappling with environmental catastrophe, where cities are submerged and survival is a daily struggle, a woman finds herself cloistered within the secretive and violent Sacred Sisterhood. She is an 'unworthy,' tasked with documenting her life within the convent's walls, dreaming of elevation while fearing the foreboding Superior Sister.

This gripping novel, shortlisted for the 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, plunges into a chilling dystopian reality. As the outside world descends into chaos, the convent offers a semblance of safety, but also control and punishment. The arrival of a stranger among the 'unworthy' forces the narrator to confront a forgotten past and question the true nature of the 'Enlightened.'

This searing tale explores themes of climate crisis, ideological extremism, and humanity's darker instincts. It is a powerful work of Literary Fiction and a standout among Midwest Indie Bestsellers, from the author of the global sensation Tender Is the Flesh. Recognized as one of the year's top Award Winners, it offers an unforgettable reading experience.