Poisoned Trees and Yellow Grass

Set against a backdrop of nuclear war, the story follows four deeply affected characters: a woman battling ovarian cancer, a survivor of gang rape, a man serving a life sentence for murder, and a traumatized teenager escaping domestic abuse. As their lives intertwine, two characters find newfound freedom, one seeks revenge, and another discovers a sense of normalcy. The novel explores themes of survival, resilience, and the transformative effects of trauma in a dystopian future.