Books like Don't look behind you by Lois Duncan
Seventeen-year-old April finds her comfortable life changed forever when death threats to her father, a witness in a federal case, force her family to go into hiding under assumed names and flee the pursuit of a hired killer. As the family's movements become more unpredictable, April must confront the consequences of her father's actions while trying to find her way in the world. The story is a thrilling and suspenseful tale of a young girl's journey of self-discovery and the challenges she faces in a dangerous world. The novel is a perfect fit for young adult mystery readers.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lois Duncan
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