In the gripping tale of "The Device," anthropologist Keely Johnson stumbles upon a mysterious and otherworldly device buried in the enigmatic Zimbabwean wilderness amidst a deadly global pandemic. Little does she know, this discovery sets off a race against time and malevolent forces. At the center is Josh Stevens, a devoted father facing the impending doom of "Plague 13" threatening his daughter. Employed by the powerful Hock brothers, the most influential twin billionaires on Earth, Josh questions his choices and embarks on a dangerous journey of self-discovery.
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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