John Hart is the only writer in history to receive one of the major thriller literary awards—the Edgar Allan Poe Award—two years in a row. His works have been translated into 30 languages and are sold in 17 countries around the world.
You are about to read a story worthy of Stephen King’s pen. A phenomenal story of loss and hope, of finding oneself, and of staying strong in the face of evil.
Johnny’s childhood ended overnight—when, a year ago, his twin sister Alissa disappeared. His father couldn’t bear the burden of guilt and left the family. His mother found oblivion in alcohol and pills. And Johnny himself stopped being an ordinary boy and became obsessed. Every day he performs strange rituals and spends all his time searching for his sister. Every nearby place and any suspicious neighbor has been studied inside out. But hope flares up with new strength when Johnny suddenly becomes a witness to a horrific chase with a fatal outcome. The last words of the hit motorcyclist give him a new lead…