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In the wake of a harrowing New Year's Eve confrontation, 16‑year‑old Cal is warned that his father’s death was intentional and that he could be next. Pressured into survival, he must navigate a dangerous year ahead—an odyssey that forces him to confront hidden family truths, the fate of his offline loved ones, and the shadow of a relative who must be stopped before tragedy repeats.
The novel explores themes of death, family secrets, guilt, and the endurance of youth in the face of overwhelming threat. It sits at the crossroads of young adult and suspense fiction, driven by a tense narrative that foregrounds Cal’s psychological turmoil.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Suspense/Action Suspense
Authors: Gabrielle Lord
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