Assistant Editor Naomi Knox has acquired World All Language rights in e-book, paperback and audio, including film and TV, for a new historical novel by Tara Lynn Masih, the multi-award-winning author of My Real Name Is Hanna. The book will publish in 2026.

Tara’s newest novel – set between the Dust Bowl and the secret city of Oak Ridge during the Second World War – blends emotional storytelling with rich historical detail. Highlighting the hidden world of the Manhattan Project, it explores survival, secrecy, and the bonds of sisterhood forged under extraordinary pressure, as well as the long shadows the war leaves on the lives of those who served it in silence. Inspired by true events, the novel shines a light on the untold stories of the women whose contributions changed history.

Tara says:

“After six years of researching and writing this historical novel, I felt an immense sense of relief when I spoke to Naomi on the phone for the first time. I knew immediately that the book had found the right home. She understood it, but more important, she was affected by it, going beyond just appreciating it. I also valued her communication style, enthusiasm, and wisdom. I look forward to our continued partnership and to working with the energetic Storm team, who have been so very welcoming and professional. I’m excited for this new publishing journey and can’t wait to see where they take Song, my main character!”

Naomi says:

“I am absolutely thrilled to welcome Tara to Storm. Her writing is deeply atmospheric, emotionally resonant and crafts unforgettable characters. This novel is powerful, gripping and full of heart – a story of the courage that shaped history in ways the world is only just beginning to understand. I could not be more excited for readers to meet Song and to bring this extraordinary story into the world.”