{"title":"Emma Sloley","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Emma Sloley collection, where captivating narratives and beautifully crafted prose await you. Emma Sloley, an esteemed author known for her unique storytelling, invites readers to explore the depths of human experience through her evocative writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmma Sloley has garnered attention with her thought-provoking novel, \u003cem\u003eThe Island of Last Things\u003c\/em\u003e. This work effortlessly blends elements of reality and imagination, taking readers on a journey to uncharted territories—both geographical and emotional. Her writing often delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of human relationships, making each story an unforgettable experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA central figure in the world of general fiction, Emma’s narratives are characterised by their atmospheric settings and rich character development. Whether you are a long-time fan or new to her work, Emma Sloley's books offer something truly special for every reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe invite you to delve into the world of Emma Sloley’s fiction and discover the compelling stories that have captured the hearts of readers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-island-of-last-things-by-emma-sloley-9781923058606","title":"The Island of Last Things","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA propulsive and poignant novel about two zookeepers at the last zoo in the world. For readers who enjoy Tea Obreht and Charlotte McConaghy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCamille is a keeper at the last zoo in the world, on Alcatraz Island. Reserved around humans, she is happy to spend her days caring for chimpanzees and tree frogs, and a magnificent, restless jaguar, while outside nature crumbles. Resistance groups and brutal cartels are fighting to shape the world's future, but Camille is safe within her routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen a new zookeeper, Sailor, arrives. Glamorous and reckless, she seems to see something in Camille that no one has before. When Sailor whispers about a secret sanctuary where wild animals roam free, Camille begins to imagine a new kind of life, with Sailor by her side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSailor has a plan, and she wants Camille to be a part of it. Which means Camille must decide if she's ready to risk everything for the promise of a better world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePropulsive and fiercely hopeful, with a heart-stopping final twist, \u003cem\u003eThe Island of Last Things\u003c\/em\u003e is an elegy for a disappearing world, and a gorgeous vision for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Sometimes a new author will sidle up and whisper in your ear, and sometimes she'll grab you by the neck. Emma Sloley is in the latter camp.'\u003c\/em\u003e - Rebecca Makkai, New York Times bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Great Believers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Absorbing, daring, and ultimately hopeful, \u003cem\u003eThe Island of Last Things\u003c\/em\u003e is at once a love letter to the natural world and a warning of what could become of us all if we let it whither.'\u003c\/em\u003e - Talia Lakshmi Kolluri, author of \u003cem\u003eWhat We Fed To The Manticore\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Emma Sloley is a terrific new talent and I am her fan.'\u003c\/em\u003e - Alice Elliott Dark, national bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eFellowship Point\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIn the Gloaming\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Emma Sloley writes with urgency, emotional clarity, and a keen eye for detail.'\u003c\/em\u003e - Hillary Jordan, international bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eMudbound\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWhen She Woke\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46672089055468,"sku":"9781923058606","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781923058606.jpg?v=1752834854"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/emma-sloley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}