A loved one had simply vanished, information was sketchy at best, and the authorities were no clearer about what happened than they were. Roland had gone hiking with his best friend Jackson, both exceptional hikers, seasoned climbers, and as always, well prepared. They'd faced obstacles such as inclement weather and injuries to team members before and were equipped to deal with pretty much any situation that could arise.
Days became weeks and time was of the essence, so the family decides to enlist a search and rescue team touted as being exceptional, to find their missing family and his friend.
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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