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Caution has fled from a drug‑dealer boyfriend and a traumatic past, hoping to escape the shadows that haunt her. Her life takes a sharp turn when she finds herself embroiled in a crime after stealing a smartphone in a hotel. The mystery deepens when she meets Blink, a teenage boy who witnessed the murder and is now linked to the crime by the device he stole. Together, they form an unlikely alliance as they confront the danger that pursues them—both the criminal world and the emotional wounds that shape them. Their partnership strains as they face past trauma, cold‑blooded suspects, and the delicate hope of safety.
Set in Canada, the story explores the emotional turmoil of runaway teenagers, the lure of crime, and the fragile path toward redemption.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Tim Wynne-Jones
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