The Getaway
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Last published Thu, Aug 18, 2016
Angela Markson lived in the shadow of famous parents-- that is, until one day, when she saves her mom and she becomes a hero. However, she has spent her life trying to stay away from the spotlight. And everything continues to go downhill as her favorite place turns into her worst nightmare. And, on top of all that, a mysterious man keeps butting into her life, warning her about things to come.
Angela and her friends soon enter a foreign country on what is supposed to be a nice vacation. However, of course, she has to be followed by greedy people. Worst of all, she doesn't know why they want her and what they'll do to her. And she doesn't want to find out
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