The Last Whaler

A gripping tale of survival and love in the unforgiving Arctic wilderness.

In the late 1930s, Tor, a seasoned beluga whaler, and his wife Astrid, a trained botanist, venture to a remote Arctic whaling station. Stranded by unforeseen ice conditions, they face a harrowing winter where the twenty-four-hour darkness is only one of their challenges. As they struggle against violent storms, brutal cold, and the threat of polar bears, Astrid discovers she is pregnant, adding another layer of complexity to their already strained marriage.

The Last Whaler is more than a survival story; it's a meditation on grief, guilt, and the human impact on pristine environments. Can Tor and Astrid find redemption amidst the desolation, or will the Arctic's harsh beauty claim them both? Perfect for readers seeking atmospheric historical fiction with a touch of suspense.

A writer and poet for almost thirty years, Cynthia Reeves was honored with Miami University Press’ s novella prize, residencies at Hawthornden Castle, Vermont Studio Center, Galleri Svalbard, and the 2017 Arctic Circle Summer Solstice Expedition. She is the author of BADLANDS (2007).