Book #1 in the Mordecai Young series: It was called a haven for runaway teens. In truth, it was a nightmare, one that ended in fiery violence sixteen years ago. Or so its survivors believed . . .

Syracuse news anchor Julie Jones is afraid. Her long-dead past was resurrected when a blackmailer threatened to expose secrets that could destroy her. Then the man was found dead - his throat cut with a knife from Julie's own kitchen. Now a new, faceless enemy wants more than money. This time Julie stands to lose the most precious thing of all - her teenage daughter, Dawn.

Julie finds herself with one unlikely ally, Sean McKenzie. A journalist with a flair for the sensational, Sean covers the worst humanity has to offer. Julie Jones is hiding something that terrifies her, and he's determined to find out what. He just can't decide whether his goal is to expose her or save her.

Julie will do anything to protect her daughter. But someone else is watching, willing to do whatever it takes to avenge a past that cannot be forgotten.

I have decided not to read this book, Mt. TBR is on the brink of an avalanche, so I need to clear out a few books. This one is available. 

This book is reserved for: Bookstogive's Mystery/Thriller VBB.

This VBB ended a few years ago so planning to release this book in a Little Free Library soon.

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Left in the Little Free Library on Noonday Creek Trail near downtown Woodstock. Enjoy!