Books like Touch by Kim Firmston
Ethan has always admired his father, hoping to emulate him in every way. When Haley accuses Ethan’s dad of molestation, Ethan's anger turns into a desperate search for proof. Determined to protect his family’s reputation, he dives into his father's old computer. The discovery that follows shatters Ethan’s understanding of his father—and himself—leaving him to grapple with issues of identity, trust, and the heavy weight of secrets hidden in a family’s history.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Kim Firmston
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