Charissa's Shoes : Olam Lake Books : 9780995281103 : 0995281106 : 02 Nov 2016 : Blessed and burdened with a strange gift for empathy, Charissa Dryden-Burnet stands trial for eco-terrorism in her home town of Edmonton, escapes from a Canadian-owned island prison off the Florida coast, and journeys home to Canada across a continent altered by climate change and political catastrophes. Set in the near future, her story explores love, loss, hope and ambition with plenty of humour and a sharp satirical edge. Reviews: "This lucidly-written novel is both witty and penetrating. A cautionary tale well worth reading." "Charissa's Shoes is a visionary novel that speaks to the reader on many levels.... I strongly recommend that anyone with a taste for clever satirical political and social commentary rush out and buy this brilliant piece of work." Amazon reviews: "Charissa's Shoes is a satiric, dystopian novel that is both absurd and prophetic. It is a startling reflection on the potential for cybe