A Father's Desperate Gamble. A Son's Journey to Healing. A Wilderness That Will Test Them Both. When twelve-year-old Blaine Ramsey retreats into silence after a devastating car accident leaves half his face grotesquely scarred, his father Wesley makes an unthinkable choice. Stealing money and kidnapping his own son from a children's hospital, Wesley flees to the remote Alaskan wilderness-convinced that only the wild can heal what civilization has broken. Stranded in a dilapidated cabin with winter closing in, father and son must learn to survive in one of Earth's most unforgiving landscapes. As they battle bitter cold, dangerous wildlife, and dwindling supplies, Blaine slowly emerges from his shell of despair. But when federal marshals close in and a violent mountain man threatens their lives, Wesley and Blaine face their greatest test yet. Racing against time through treacherous rapids and raging forest fires, they discover that survival isn't just about staying alive-it's about finding the courage to live again. In a land where wolves hunt in packs and only the strong endure, a broken boy will learn what it truly means to be whole. From storyteller E.E. Corning comes a heart-stopping tale of redemption, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between father and son. Wolf Year is an unforgettable journey into the healing power of wilderness and the fierce love that drives us to extraordinary lengths. Perfect for readers who loved "Hatchet," "Where the Red Fern Grows," and "The Call of the Wild."