~ Available Worldwide February 24th 2026 ~
Hope's Ruin
When the last shreds of hope turn to dust,
the dead shall rise!
Erin loved Number Twelve with all her heart. She was the kindest, bravest, most terrifying scarecrow in all creation. But she’s dead now… Isn’t she?
A desiccated world now dwells beneath monstrous clouds that threaten a second storm. Erin knows it’s coming. She’s been busy. She’s prepared for anything. But when an urgent knock raps on her door in the dead of night, she’s reluctantly thrust into a grave new world governed by her darkest nightmares.
Erin has not prepared for this. Erin needs another MIRACLE.
Return to Oz meets The Wild Robot in Neil J Hart’s adorably terrifying fantasy adventure where climate change has ravaged the earth, destroyed humanity, and ushered in a grave new world.
Praise for ‘The Last Scarecrow’
“…off-kilter, atmospheric, emotionally rich, and deliciously eerie … haunting in the best possible way!”
– Marisa Noelle, author of ‘The Shadow Keepers’
“Mesmerising and emotional.”
– Elana A. Mugdan, author of the ‘Shadow War Saga’
“Clever, beautiful, and somehow simultaneously adorable and heartbreaking.”
– Winter Simpson, Twitter
“…heart-stopping adventure, pulse-pounding suspense, and unexpected twists and turns … a testament to the enduring power of storytelling at its finest.”
– Suzerina Wilde, Goodreads
“Oh my heart. It’s so beautiful. I will never look at scarecrows the same again!”
– chancesarelow, Wattpad
“This novel is like no other I’ve ever read. This story made me laugh, cry, despair, rejoice and hope for a better future.”
– MikeLikesBook, Goodreads
“…an unforgettable blend of eerie fantasy and heartfelt adventure that left me both chilled and deeply moved.”
– A. M. Wiley, author of ‘Weird Space’
“What a super quirky, Tim Burton-esque adventure with lots of fun and excitement and magic! I absolutely love the characters!”
– Su Vida, Goodreads
“God, I loved this beautiful story. It was something so original and different, I can’t help but praise it.”
– DensComet, Wattpad
“Damn. This book is store quality.”
– plaugerisms, Wattpad
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