In the small census-designated town of Alpaugh, a handful of kids are missing. No trace, no evidence, not even the smallest clue as to how, where, and why. The kids just seemed to disappear, which leaves the small town wondering: Who could do it so easily and discreetly? And the only man who may be able to answer that question is Blayne Mitchell, an ex-government mercenary who runs from his past. But the kidnappings have a more sinister purpose than everyone thought. Will Blayne catch the kidnappers and uncover a long chain of ominus events, or will they fade into the dust, just like every other time before?
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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