When Julian, a homeless teenager, finds himself all alone in the city, he is forced to create - or follow - his own destiny toward musical greatness. ***** He has escaped. With sirens blaring, thighs aching, and his lips trembling mightily in the frigid night air, young Julian Miles has broken free at last. He's been a fighter since birth, but Julian's escape from the Lambeth Home - a highly corrupt orphanage - is testing the extent of his internal fortitude. He's on his own, in the south of England, without any money or a place to stay. But when Julian discovers music, and meets a few new friends along the way, his life takes on a new direction - away from homelessness, and toward musical super-stardom. But first, he needs to discover the three things of which he is made. ... Word Count: 50,000 ... © Maria Crawford All rights reserved. ... BITE SIZED VERSION: Same story, smaller chapters! Book 3 in the Arrows & Anchors series.

Newlywed couple Julian and Brooke Miles must defend themselves and the newest member of their family from the murderous intent of Julian's old best friend. ***** Substance abuse, physical attacks, fatal fires. The storms of the last six years have left an indelible mark on Julian and Brooke. Nevertheless, the passing of time encourages their healing. As Julian and Brooke's wedding date approaches, the tides start to turn and life becomes especially kind for a change. The pair begin to think their worst years may be behind them. All of that changes, however, when Brooke receives a collect call from Wandsworth Prison. With that distressing phone call comes a warning from an unlikely ally, proving the past is never far. As a deranged enemy begins to implement horrific plans to exact revenge on the couple, Julian and Brooke must learn that it isn't always a weapon that saves you, but rather... memories. ***** Word Count: 265,000+ ***** **Winner of the 2018 Fiction Awards for Best Mystery/Thriller** **A Wattpad Featured story** **Sequel to Arrows & Anchors** **Can be read as a stand-alone novel** This book features character voice-overs, special video content, original pieces of poetry, and original pieces of music, created just for this story.