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Russ Burton -- a high school kid from Seattle -- is Gia's last hope.

After being charged as an adult -- for a crime she didn't intend to commit -- and serving only two years of her sentence, Gia Navarro steps out of the penitentiary at 19 years old. The walls, her safety, gone.

She's in grave danger -- someone is coming for revenge.

She should still be inside, but doctors have given her only weeks to live. A rare autoimmune disease is progressing rapidly, prompting the State to approve an early medical release. There's no cure, but somehow her estranged father -- last known to be in the Canadian wilderness -- has survived the same fatal condition. Gia desperately needs help, but she has no one to turn to.

Does Russ have it in him?

Honestly, Russ Burton wouldn't be anyone's first pick for something like this, especially if they witnessed what just happened on stage in front of the entire graduating class -- an embarrassment so catastrophic that it's gone viral. He's smart enough; that's for sure. But his wavering confidence is impossible to miss. Nonetheless, for reasons out of his control, Russ is all she has in this moment -- whether he's ready or not.

Can Gia survive?

Time is running out. Gia keeps losing consciousness. She must find her father, and maybe -- just maybe -- a cure. But her disease isn't the only thing trying to kill her. There's someone lurking behind them. Someone who hasn't forgotten Gia's past. Someone with nothing to lose and nothing to live for, poised for vengeance, ready to strike.

A bold and fresh debut thriller -- intense, emotionally charged, with satisfying humor -- leaving you glued to the pages late into the night, the story lingering long after the final line.

"... well-crafted fast-paced, thriller packed with action, unexpected twists, and deeply relatable characters... blends suspense and heart seamlessly!" Goodreads reviewer, ?????

"... tension, clever twists, and just the right amount of suspense... like watching a movie in your mind... As for the ending -- wow." Goodreads reviewer, ?????

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• Teen & Young AdultLiterature & FictionAction & AdventureSurvival Stories
• Teen & Young AdultMysteries & ThrillersThrillers & Suspense

• Publication Date: April 19, 2025
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• Print Length: 261 Pages
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