“Seat-gripping suspense scenes. Energetic and spirited storytelling make this…an entertaining read” (Kirkus Reviews). Fifteen-year-old Thornton Guthrie lives in isolation on his father’s farm until one day three slaves arrive. Thornton hazards a risky initial contact with one of the men and sets in motion an audacious escape plan that, through a deadly turn of events, becomes a race against time and the law. Their flight is further complicated by a crafty interloper on Guthrie Farms, Thornton’s ill-timed first romance, and the lethal secret of one of the captives. “Thrilling…Engaging from the start…. Heartbreaking, nerve-wracking, and triumphant…a deeply satisfying novel” (San Francisco Book Review). “A fast-paced read” (Apex Reviews). $0.99 on Kindle.
