The Moose: A Story of Survival

Elizabeth is an eighteen-year-old rising college freshman heading into the Alaskan backcountry for an adventure with her father before classes start. But when a plane crash strands Elizabeth alone in the wilderness, she is in a fight for survival with only her camping gear and hunting rifle. Alaskan dangers like hunger, prowling bears, and brutal storms push Elizabeth to the edge. She is determined to make it out so she can see her family again. Chosen as a Finalist for New Young Adult Fiction in the 2026 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, The Moose is a harrowing novel of grit, self-reliance, and survival at all costs.