2024 Reader's Favorite Awards Finalist - Adventure
2024 IndieReader Discovery Award Winner - Dystopian Fiction
2024 Maxy Awards Finalist - Sci-Fi & Fantasy
2024 PenCraft Fall Winner Science Fiction
2024 Best Book Awards Finalist - Science Fiction + Thriller/Adventure
2024 Eric Hoffer Awards: Montaigne Medal Finalist
2024 Eric Hoffer Awards: Honorable Mention eBook
2023 Literary Titan Gold Award Winner
"Switching Tracks: Out of the Trash spins romance and action from a futuristic dystopian setting in a manner that defies any sense of pat categorization as sci-fi, romance, or adventure story." -Midwest Book Review
"Lena Gibson's SWITCHING TRACKS: Out of the Trash is a gripping opening to a new book series that breathes new life into many of the tired tropes of similar genre titles." -IndieReader (4.5 Star Review)
"I absolutely loved this book and couldn't put it down. It's well paced and the character development was well thought out. I'm not a big romance fan but even the romance was engaging. Will definitely be reading the sequel when it comes out in June." -Joshua Williams, NetGalley Reviewer
"Switching Tracks resonates as a tale of resilience, camaraderie, and the unwavering pursuit of a better life. It's a compelling narrative that invites readers to reflect on the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity." -A Look Inside Book Review
"In a literary landscape often saturated with familiar themes and predictable narratives, Switching Tracks by Lena Gibson emerges as a breath of fresh air." -American Writing Awards
"Switching Tracks: Out of the Trash is a compelling read that captures the essence of a dystopian reality while highlighting the enduring qualities of heroism and resilience. Gibson's narrative is a poignant reminder of the human capacity to seek change in the face of overwhelming odds." -Literary Titan
"Switching Tracks: Out of the Trash by Lena Gibson is the perfect read for fans of dystopian novels. You'll be glued to the pages." -San Francisco Book Review
"I highly recommend Switching Tracks by Lena Gibson for readers who like exciting love stories full of danger and passion." -Readers' Favorite
"Gibson lays the tracks into an exciting new post-apocalyptic world where corporate greed controls the necessities of life, one ancient society's trash is today's salvation, and the heart of one heroine can save a country's soul." -D. Lambert, author of Son of No Man series
"Gibson's writing is one of the tightest and best I've read in some years; her imaginative setting and characters are exactly what one might expect of our human race in 2195." -J. Ivanel Johnson, award-winning author of the JUST (e)STATE mysteries
"Switching Tracks had me enthralled from the beginning. The story is well structured, revelatory, and beautifully written. The character descriptions are almost visual. There is enough mystery and clues to keep the pages turning beyond your bedtime." -Robert Allen Stowe, author of The Third Pitch and the soon-to-be released The Fires of Rubicon
"The story is light on its feet and moves with assurance. This engrossing and gritty survival romance pulls no punches." -Kirkus Reviews
