"Blunt, fast and full of teeth." - Literary Titan, Silver Book Award

"A spectacular and incredibly imaginative dive into a dystopian future..." - Readers' Favorite

"If you're into character-driven stories that explore grief, motherhood, and the cost of starting over, this is a really strong read." - Reedsy Discovery

"An ambitious novel full of imagination that tackles climate change, political fanaticism, and the need for leaders to do the right thing." - Outstanding Creators

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“Every movement has radical factions.” Omer was dismissive. “Theresa used to say it all the time. That...”—he looked at the ceiling and then back at the camera—“the crucible, right? You go through it and the squeeze. And the person who comes out is either a phoenix or a monster.”
“And you’re saying Louder Than the Earth is filled with…”
“Monsters maybe. Both creatures—they’re not real of course, but the way Theresa used to tell it—both creatures are made of fire, but the phoenix can do good. The monster can destroy the planet in its anger.”

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The Earth has turned against us. The solution is Worthington’s Domes, sealed cities designed to preserve life and give the planet time to heal. Inside Shamut, safety is promised to those willing to abandon the past and forget the stars.

Solanis Tailor entered Shamut after a devastating storm tore her world apart, leaving behind the man she loved and the life she knew. Years later, with a daughter to protect and a position of influence within reach, Solanis has convinced herself the trade was worth it. Safety might be enough.

But when a voice from her past resurfaces, the cracks in her carefully built life begin to spread. As control slips and secrets rise to the surface, Solanis must confront what she gave up, what she still has to lose, and what it will cost to protect her daughter and their future.

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