About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling with the weight of a secret, the pressure to follow the crowd, or the psychological toll of avoiding accountability. This classic psychological thriller follows four high school students who accidentally kill a child in a hit and run accident and make a pact to hide the truth. A year later, an anonymous note forces them to confront their buried guilt and the terrifying reality that someone knows their secret. It is a gripping exploration of moral consequences and anxiety, suitable for ages 12 and up. Parents might choose this title to open a dialogue about the long term impact of 'just one mistake' and why honesty, even when painful, is the only way to find true peace.
