Thrown together amidst chaos, two strangers from completely different walks of life must come to each other's aid.

Dessa had gone to a party, and Beegie had been riding a city bus, when the “Big One” struck Los Angeles, a massive earthquake that wiped out the downtown district and destroyed countless houses and businesses.

"Short chapters and fast-paced writing, well-developed characters and a compelling storyline make it a memorable read that book clubs will want to discuss."

Dessa’s car has been crushed, and she has no choice but to walk back to her apartment, a distance of about 20 miles. Beegie’s bus is totaled, and she, too, must continue her journey on foot. Dessa needs to find her way back home to get to her little girl, who she left with a babysitter, while Beegie must return to her foster home. It’s a perilous trek, not only because of the fallen debris and the chances of aftershocks causing more damage, but because it seems the whole city has gone crazy.

When Dessa and Beegie come together unexpectedly, they must help each other survive and achieve some semblance of order.

Author Bridget Foley tackles many subjects in JUST GET HOME: disaster preparedness (or the lack thereof), cultural and economic differences, racism and racial prejudices, violence, infidelity, friendship and foster care. These issues are seamlessly woven into the narrative, but they are addressed in such a way as to force readers to confront them on some level.

The story is told from the alternate points of view of Dessa and Beegie, which provides a fuller glimpse into their minds. Short chapters and fast-paced writing, well-developed characters and a compelling storyline make it a memorable read that book clubs will want to discuss.