Ash and Fruit

In a near future ravaged by catastrophic climate change, Africa becomes a crucible of desperation. As ecosystems collapse and water vanishes, hunger drives wildlife into a primal frenzy, turning familiar landscapes into death traps. The Nyalu family, led by former teacher Remy, embarks on a perilous exodus across the Sahara, seeking refuge in a Europe grappling with its own existential crisis. Their flight is a harrowing testament to human resilience, pitting them against not only the brutal elements and mutated wildlife but also the xenophobia and political machinations of a continent overwhelmed by mass migration.

As the Nyalus navigate the harsh realities of refugee camps and societal divides, their journey intertwines with the efforts of individuals fighting for survival and solutions: an animal researcher seeking to understand the escalating aggression, a Swedish social worker battling her conscience, a German politician navigating a volatile immigration landscape, and a water engineer whose vital project faces sabotage. “Ash and Fruit” is a sweeping, realistic saga of adaptation, hope, and the enduring struggle for human dignity amidst global collapse, culminating in a world irrevocably transformed, where the price of survival is high, but humanity’s capacity to endure and rebuild remains. The narrative leaves the reader on the precipice of a new world, forever changed by the “Climate Turn.”