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When a high‑school party turns into a horrific car crash, a girl dies and a boy, later named Summer, is left carrying a secret that forces him to abandon his hometown. Years later, after Summer’s mother vanishes, he becomes seeking help from his father, who is unraveling into mental illness. As the father slowly loosens his grip on reality, he whispers pieces of a long‑hidden family secret. Summer, supported by his mother and later his great‑aunt Stella—a feisty cancer patient—tries to find refuge and truth. The story explores family bonds, the impact of lies, and the unseen consequences of hidden pasts.
Key themes: family secrets, mental illness, car accident trauma, friendship and betrayal, the influence of past mistakes on present life.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama
Authors: Sara Shepard
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