Press

“Taut and fast-paced, Exile sets you down in a chemical disaster zone that has become a petri dish for violence, sex, and sublimated dreams. Bradley’s characters struggle to define consent in a town where survival demands acquiescence and government interdiction kills hope. Sharp, smart and provocative, Exile grabs you from the first page and never lets go.”

– Sabrina Vourvoulias, author of Ink

“Exile is a thrilling adventure that snags the reader on page one and never lets up. Bradley offers sharp examinations of how our society forces marginalized people further into the margins, and the community and complex relationships within Exile are as gripping as the action sequences. Heidi is a fascinating narrator whose flaws and strengths are equally compelling. I’ve never read anything quite like this, and I loved every moment of it!”

– Julia Rios, editor, Fireside Magazine

“Brutal and sensual in equal measure, Lisa M. Bradley’s debut novel Exile offers a tightly paced near-future speculative story that had me on the edge of my seat. With elements of horror, the post-apocalyptic, and science fiction, this novel set twenty years after a chemical disaster shows street warfare with visceral intensity. Heidi tries to get away from her quarantined town and her abusive family, while everyone hides grim secrets. The living, breathing characters and snappy dialog make the intense violence feel eerily plausible, and the plot doesn’t let up until the final twist of the knife. Can I get a sequel?”

– Bogi Takács, Lambda award winner, Hugo and Locus award finalist

A hard-bitten and fast-paced dystopian adventure that will keep readers up all night, twitching and watching the skies.”

– Meg Elison, Philip K. Dick Award winner