Heat & Dust

Heat & Dust A Cli-Fi Dystopian Novel of Climate Crisis, Human Migration, and Unbreakable Hope In the not-so-distant future, the rains stop. The rivers vanish. The ground splits beneath bare feet as heat scorches the African continent into silence. Crops wither, livestock perish, and millions face starvation. In this gripping climate fiction (cli-fi) tale, a humble man–haunted by visions and guided by ancestral voices–rises to lead a mass exodus unlike anything the world has ever seen. Africa begins to walk. From the first desperate steps to the last stand of survival, Heat & Dust follows the harrowing migration of a continent’s people as they journey north in search of life, dignity, and shelter. Along the way, a determined young journalist and her film crew risk everything to document this unprecedented movement of humanity–only to discover the dangerous secrets that powerful nations are hiding about the climate crisis, resource wars, and who gets to survive. A story as sweeping as it is intimate, Heat & Dust blends dystopian suspense, emotional resilience, and visionary urgency to shine a light on both the consequences of global indifference and the power of collective hope. It’s a call to action–and a tribute to the unbreakable spirit of people facing impossible odds. Perfect for readers who love: Dystopian survival fiction with emotional depth Cli-Fi (climate fiction) that explores real-world issues Hopepunk narratives with characters who rise, resist, and rebuild Books like The Water Knife, Parable of the Sower, and The Overstory Global settings, environmental justice, and political intrigue Whether you’re a fan of fast-paced fiction or thought-provoking sagas, Heat & Dust will leave you breathless, inspired, and forever changed. If you loved the emotional grit of The Road by Cormac McCarthy, the environmental urgency of Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler, or the sweeping survival epic of Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, you’ll find Heat & Dust equally unforgettable. Told with both poetic humanity and a journalist’s eye for raw truth, this novel is both a thrilling page-turner and a deeply moving meditation on what it means to endure, to lead, and to hope–even when the world seems beyond repair. This is not just dystopia–it’s a new kind of resilience fiction. Where many stories imagine collapse, Heat & Dust imagines how we survive it together. Why You’ll Love This Book: The worldbuilding is vivid and hauntingly real–based on actual climate models and migration trends. The characters are unforgettable: a reluctant prophet, a relentless reporter, and a mass of ordinary people becoming extraordinary through sheer will. The journey is both physical and emotional, a mirror to today’s most urgent global conversations about climate, justice, and human value. It’s cinematic in scope–perfect for adaptation to film or series, with high-stakes tension, strong visual imagery, and layered international politics. Readers are calling it “haunting,” “hopeful,” and “a future that feels like it could happen tomorrow.” With themes of survival, sacrifice, and redemption, Heat & Dust will stay with you long after the last page. A powerful choice for book clubs, classrooms, and anyone who wonders: What would I do if everything familiar began to burn? A story of dust and fire, of footsteps and faith–where the future of humanity may depend on those who have been ignored the longest. Search for #HeatAndDustBook and @SugarGayIsber on social media to share your thoughts and join the conversation.