The Last Story of Thomas Haruki by Kristen Simmons is a dazzling adventure tale revealed as an allegory of one man's survival in WWII from internment camp to the front line.

His story. Her history.

In the storytelling tradition of The Princess Bride, a man and his great-granddaughter bond as he tells her an impossible tale about a young Thomas Haruki, who survived not only the demons that hunted him, but also the dangerous land he once called home.

But before he was a fish with golden scales,

before the castles of sand and cities of glass,

before the horns spiraled out from his skull…

Thomas was called Tomoe and he lived, worked, and loved just like everyone else.

This enchanting saga is revealed to be one Japanese-American soldier’s experiences during WWII from internment camp to the front line. It's an unforgettable journey out of the heart of the Pacific into the belly of the American mainland and onward to Japan where Thomas fights an enemy who looks just like him.

At once intimate and sweeping, The Last Story of Thomas Harukiis a book about what it takes to survive being held prisoner by your own country, including cutting ties from your roots, and how anti-Asian hate lives on through generations.

Perfect for book clubs, fans of allegorical historical fantasy like Pan's Labyrinth, Life of Pi, and Big Fish, and fans of nuanced WWII internment stories like Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet and Farewell to Manzanar.

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Praise for this book

Praise for The Last Story of Thomas Haruki



“Elegant and arresting, Kristen Simmons has crafted a darkly beautiful allegorical tale that gripped me in the moment and held my heart for days after finishing. This literary fantasy is a must read for fans of V. E. Schwab, Margaret Atwood, and R. F. Kuang.” —Chelsea Conradt, USA Today bestselling author of The Farmhouse and The Secret Attic

PRAISE FOR KRISTEN SIMMONS'S WORK

EDGAR AND ANTHONY AWARD-NOMINATED

“Brilliantly plotted, tightly paced, and intensely smart.” —Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author on The Deceivers

“Smart, absorbing, and deeply human.” —New York Times bestselling author Laini Taylor

"Kristen Simmons is an outstanding storyteller." —Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of Illuminae and These Broken Stars

“A compelling, inspiring read.” —New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake on Metaltown

“Lying has never seemed so much fun." —Katharine McGee, New York Times bestselling author of the Thousandth Floor Trilogy on The Deceivers

"Like The Handmaid's Tale, Simmons’s book serves as essential commentary on women's rights." —Cosmopolitan.com on The Glass Arrow

“Pacifica will have you breathlessly fearing our own future." —New York Times bestselling author Sara Raasch on Article 5

“Simmons excels at dystopian fiction.” —Booklist on Article 5, starred

“This action-packed novel is a dystopian unlike any other I have read.” —The Huffington Post on Article 5

“[A] gripping, atmospheric story of survival.” —Kendare Blake, author of Anna Dressed in Blood on Article 5

“[A] fun read...a good amount of adventure and action.” —Wired




About the AuthorKristen Simmons is a critically-acclaimed author whose novels are informed by history, social issues, and her past work with trauma survivors as a mental health therapist. She currently lives with her husband and son in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she spins stories, herds a small pack of semi-wild dogs, and teaches Jazzercise. To learn more, follow her on Instagram at @kris10writes, or visit her website, KristenSimmonsBooks.com.
Title: The Last Story of Thomas Haruki : A Novel of WWII
Author(s): Kristen Simmons
ISBN: 9781250369406
Copyright 2027
Release Date: August 17, 2027
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: None available | Learn More about our supported formats
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