Sam Whitaker’s ordinary life is upended when he’s accused of his father’s murder. As he unravels layers of betrayal, hidden parentage, and deadly family secrets, Sam is forced to confront the truth about his own identity and the people he trusted most. In the end, he faces a heart-wrenching choice between justice and forgiveness, with everything he loves hanging in the balance.
On the morning of the SATs, Mikey risks everything to save Rachel Lewis from an attack—only to be betrayed and accused of the crime himself. Branded a monster, he loses his future, his family, and his home to a fire set by Rachel’s own kin. Now, thrown back in time to the day it all began, Mikey faces a chilling choice: save Rachel again, or let her suffer and finally claim his own escape.