Books like Amy by Mary Hooper
Amy feels abandoned when her two closest friends drift away, leaving her lonely and vulnerable. In search of connection, she encounters Zed in an internet chat room. Their online rapport blossoms rapidly, and Amy begins to view Zed as a boyfriend. Despite her parents’ warnings and her own doubts, Amy is drawn to Zed’s promises, and the pair arrange to meet at the beach. The encounter turns unexpectedly dangerous, leaving Amy to confront a chilling reality that she had not anticipated.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Mary Hooper
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