Annie England Noblin

Annie England Noblin writes contemporary fiction shaped by friendship, grief, and the landscapes of the Missouri Ozarks. Maps for the Getaway brings three former high-school friends back together after the death of the fourth woman in their circle. Cici, Genie, and Kate leave their separate troubles behind for a road trip in a vintage convertible, following a plan connected to their lost friend Laurie. The journey gives the novel room to explore how long friendships survive disappointment, silence, and sharply different lives. HarperCollins published the book through the William Morrow imprint in 2021. Noblin holds a master’s degree in creative writing and has taught English and communications, while her novels often combine emotionally serious subjects with accessible, warm storytelling. In Maps for the Getaway, the changing route matters less than the women’s gradual willingness to confront what has separated them and what still binds them.