A Refuge of Last Resort

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Genres

Dark Thriller, Cultural Fiction, Humor Fiction, Dark Humor, Female Protagonist, Suspense Thriller, Social Justice, Satire, Debut, and Novels

Trigger Warnings

Death, Profanity, Violence, and Abuse

Type of Ending

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Series

Not part of a series

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Publication Date

Nov 24, 2026

Page Length

331 pages

Available Formats

ePub and PDF

A Refuge of Last Resort

Advance Reader Copy

Blurb

Lorelei is trapped in a demoralizing job at a toxic workplace. As a coping mechanism, she has developed a habit of “bathroom camping” to hide from her obnoxious boss and the endless stress in her life. Just when she thinks things couldn’t get any worse, she witnesses a heinous crime and is forced to flee from a brutal human-trafficking operation hellbent on either killing or deporting her. Bizarre misadventures—both harrowing and comical—ensue as she embarks on the New Underground Railroad, crisscrossing the United States in a desperate struggle to find safety and freedom.

Lorelei’s tragicomic odyssey is a story for our times. It’s an exploration of the dark shadows of U.S. society, where marginalized people face systemic injustice and frequent predation, conveyed with sardonic wit, fast-paced action, and underlying empathy.

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Genres

Dark Thriller, Cultural Fiction, Humor Fiction, Dark Humor, Female Protagonist, Suspense Thriller, Social Justice, Satire, Debut, and Novels

Trigger Warnings

Death, Profanity, Violence, and Abuse

Type of Ending

AI Usage^Beta

Series

Not part of a series

Author Prefers A Review On

Goodreads or Amazon

Reader Spots Remaining

Number of days to read

Publication Date

Nov 24, 2026

Page Length

331 pages

Available Formats

ePub and PDF

Author

Robb Erwin has spent most of his career working in higher education, specializing in faculty development and media studies. He played drums and handled promotions for several punk and psychedelic rock bands. He lives in Delray Beach, Florida, USA, with his wife, Brenda, two rescue dogs, and two rescue cats. A Refuge of Last Resort is his first novel.