Just Released: A Powerful Story of Sisterhood and Sacrifice


Racing into the Dark: A Novel

by Kate Woodworth

Saving Her Sister May Cost Beth Everything

Sisters Beth and Ellen have always been close. The youngest of three daughters, Ellen is emotional and unpredictable—often dismissed by her family as dramatic or attention-seeking.

But as she grows older, the line between Ellen’s imagination and reality begins to blur. When she becomes a mother, her behavior can no longer be ignored, forcing the family to confront a troubling truth.

Despite the demands of her own growing family, Beth repeatedly steps in to rescue her sister, risking the stability of the life she has built. As Ellen’s struggles deepen and the consequences ripple through the entire family, Beth must confront an agonizing question: how much of herself can she sacrifice to save the sister she loves?

Perfect for readers of Jodi Picoult, Celeste Ng, and Kristin Hannah—Racing into the Dark explores the devastating cost of loving someone you cannot save.


“A compelling exploration of mental illness ... Emotionally gripping.”

—Booklist



About the Author

Kate Woodworth is the award-winning author of the literary climate fiction novel Little Great Island and of Racing into the Dark, originally published in 1989. A retired medical writer and a certified end-of-life doula as well as the creative force behind the grassroots climate change initiative Be the Butterfly, she has appeared on C-Span2 Book TV; Good Morning, Utah; NPR’s Maine Calling; and Good Day, Maine. Kate earned her MFA from Boston University and lives in the Boston area.

Wednesday, April 29, 7pm | Wellesley Books, Wellesley, MA

BOOK LAUNCH: Kate Woodworth at Wellesley Books in Wellesley, MA

Join Kate Woodworth, author of Racing into the Dark; Mira T. Lee, author of Everything Here is Beautiful; and Rae Simpson, PhD, an independent mental health advocate and a board member of NAMI-Cambridge/Middlesex for a discussion about the heartache of loving someone with mental illness and efforts to reduce the stigma.

Books will be available to purchase at the event.

Check Kate's event list for more upcoming events!

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