{"product_id":"ripple-katharyn-r-king-9798311758178","title":"Ripple","description":"\u003cp\u003eNestled between California and the Las Vegas desert off Highway 15 lies \u003cb\u003eZZYZX ROAD\u003c\/b\u003e, where a seemingly idyllic hot springs destination called \u003cb\u003eSoda Springs Resort \u003c\/b\u003eis concealing a dark, twisted reality. This resort serves as a sanctuary for beings evolved from primordial pools of...\u003ci\u003esomething\u003c\/i\u003e. They resemble humans but harbor a sinister secret: they can absorb and replace unsuspecting humans in a grotesque cycle of parasitism from which there is no escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is until\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eEllis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, a blind woman equipped with bionic eyes, arrives at the resort seeking clarity and escape from her chaotic life, haunted by voices and a sense of alienation. As she immerses herself in the surreal world of Soda Springs, she discovers that the staff have a peculiar interest in her, as they possess the means to cure her blindness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Ellis undergoes her transformative experience, the narrative explores the \u003cb\u003edichotomy\u003c\/b\u003e of \u003cb\u003eeuphoria\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003edissociation\u003c\/b\u003e that accompanies her immersion in the resort's pools. The odd staff engage in acts that blur the lines between survival and violence, all while treating their twisted performances as a \"show\" all in the name of \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003erejuvenation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Ellis navigates this chaotic environment, she confronts the deeper implications of her metamorphosis and what it means to be both human and something else entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eRipple\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is a tale of transformation, existential dread, and the quest for connection in an increasingly alien world. With immersive prose that captures Ellis's unique perspective, the novel weaves together elements of body horror and a sharp commentary on society and identity, leading to a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to truly see oneself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Katharyn R. King\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798311758178\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/22\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d","brand":"Katharyn R. King","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48851148931327,"sku":"9798311758178","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ripple-katharyn-r-king-9798311758178","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}