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When 17‑year‑old Liva moves to New York City for a fresh start, she unexpectedly witnesses a brutal murder. Placed into protective custody, she soon discovers she is the target of a menacing conspiracy and must go on the run to stay alive.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Suspense/Action Suspense
Authors: Sarah Alderson
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