Of all the families that began with HighCastle, Oregon, only nine of them have survived since its founding in the Autumn of 1834. These nine families have crossed Paths, Lines, and Resources for over a century. And it is indeed possible that you could say they all 'specialize' in one occupation or another. For people new to the town, if your interests or bailiwick lie in the vast and unnecessarily segregated area of
Politics, the Adderleys have quite a history in that field.
Money? The Whytes are exceptionally wealthy.
For Both, seek out the Westwoods.
Need Law-Enforcement? The McLanes wear the bluest uniforms.
Lawyers and Prosecutors? The Marstons would be the most significant and only firm in the area.
Good Food? The Joyces are fantastic chefs.
Religion's main following comes from the very, very devout Jacobsons.
Dependable Workers are the Marenos.
And Reporters and Anchormen are majorly Lees.
Though, none of the family's existences are without rumors and private opinions... According to some, the Politicians are Racists, the Money is Dirty, the Wealthy Politicians are Strung-Out, the Cops are Crooked, the Lawyers And Prosecutors Indulge In Bribery, There's Something Unsavory In The Food, the Clergy-Men are Taking The Money, the Workers are Rapists, and the Reporters are Drunks.
But the question is...
Do you believe the rumors?
When Jane Madarang's neighbor Natalie kills herself and leaves behind cryptic instructions, it's up to Jane and her classmates to unearth deadly secrets.
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Natalie Driscoll is dead.
She threw herself out a window and left her neighbor Jane to unravel their town's darkest secrets. Following Natalie's instructions leads Jane to three other high school students who all have something to hide. The four of them must carry out Natalie's final errand while solving the mysteries written in her diary. But the secrets they unearth may be far more dangerous than what they ever imagined.
Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of suicide, violence and murder that may be triggering for some readers.
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