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Set in 1948 Camden, New Jersey, the novel follows 11‑year‑old Sally Horner after she steals a notebook from a Woolworth’s. Frank LaSalle, a recently released ex‑convict, approaches her outside the store and claims to be an FBI agent. He manipulates her into agreeing to his demands, and as they travel westward from Camden to San Jose, Sally experiences relentless mental and physical abuse over the next two years. The story gives voice to Sally’s experience as a real‑life kidnapping victim, describing the profound impact on her life, her family, and the people they encounter along the journey.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Greenwood, T.
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