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In the fall of 1963, Danny Prescott is focused on his school, football, and finding a date for Saturday nights. However, his peaceful life is shattered one fateful Sunday when he offers a ride to Brent Arrington, the town's celebrated star athlete. This seemingly innocent gesture changes everything for Danny and everyone in Banning, Iowa, when a horrifying act takes place that shakes the very foundation of the town. A girl is brutally assaulted, and the news spreads, igniting rumors and accusations that consume and divide the close-knit rural community.

In the aftermath, residents and classmates are reluctant to point fingers at Brent, who has led the school to two regional titles, despite the mounting evidence against him. Instead, Danny -- a farm boy from a family with little influence and a tarnished reputation -- becomes an easier target. Trusted friends turn their backs on him and his family, caught up in the town's rush to judge and condemn. Left with few allies, Danny faces an unimaginable choice that jeopardizes not only his future but could also cost him his life.

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• Publication Date: April 21, 2025
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• Print Length: 320 Pages
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