The Last Mile
A Novel
Book Three of The Lithia Trilogy
The last mile is the longest…
In the final book in the acclaimed Lithia Trilogy, Kat has new losses to mourn but also new reasons to live. On the brink of new beginnings, she is back together with Roman, their relationship deepening more and more even as she wonders whether she may still harbor feelings for Alex.
Yet Kat finds it difficult to focus on such things as college and romance, with terror still haunting the hills of Lithia and threatening the entire town. As several recent earthquakes baffle scientists and put residents on edge, it seems that something more dangerous may be looming in Lithia’s future.
Trying to balance a busy life while keeping Lithia safe isn’t easy—and soon Kat realizes that nothing is a higher priority than saving her hometown, along with its abundance of land and animals, from devastation. The only problem is that she can’t find a way to do this without leaving Lithia forever—or risking her own life and the lives of those she loves. And her future with Roman appears as unsteady as the ground under her feet…
In a novel that weaves together stories of love, the environment, and Shakespeare, the natural and supernatural worlds collide in this stunning conclusion to the Lithia Trilogy.
Don’t miss the other two books in the Lithia Trilogy: Out of Breath and The Ghost Runner.
Reviews
“Lithia hasn’t lost a bit of its quirky, high-altitude allure…One (OK, three) of a kind for readers who prefer their fantasy tinted green, with fangs that sink into grains, not veins.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“The Last Mile [is] a book worth devouring – whether or not you consider yourself a ‘young adult’ … It’s the kind of book that anyone who cares about the environment and all of its inhabitants – and also loves a good, fast-paced read – can get behind.””
—Our Hen House
“Readers familiar with Ashland will have fun identifying local landmarks…a fast-paced book with a cast of memorable characters…Young aspiring writers will likely be inspired by the trilogy’s local setting and strong heroine.”
—Ashland Daily Tidings
“Richmond has created a lasting environmental and supernatural hybrid that opens readers’ eyes to the wonders of nature and the ease with which we can live symbiotically with it, rather than cut it down in the name of progress.”
—Savvy Verse & Wit
“I loved The Ghost Runner as much as I loved the first book, Out of Breath.”
—Booklingly Yours
“Combining mystery, romance, vampires, and strong vegan and environmental messages, [Out of Breath] will have readers of light paranormal novels running to the next book in Richmond’s trilogy.”
—Booklist
“All of you Twilight, Vampire Diaries fans out there are in for a treat…The characters are well developed and the story flows beautifully. I was hardly aware of turning pages.”
—Let’s Book It
“The good-and-bad-vampires theme, the dreary and forested environment, and the love triangle between the main protagonists are reminiscent of Twilight, and those who enjoyed that series will love Kat’s innermost thoughts and her difficulty in choosing between Alex and Roman while simultaneously being threatened by both.”
—VOYA
“I couldn’t put it down…This is a book to add to your collection. A unique paranormal twist added into a spectacular story of an odd town with good-hearted people.”
—1000+ Books to Read