Joan and her four-year-old son, Lincoln, spend their afternoon at the zoo until just before closing time. As they head toward the exit, Joan hears rhythmic popping sounds that she initially mistakes for firecrackers. She soon realizes they are gunshots. Trapped inside the zoo grounds after dark with active shooters on the hunt, Joan must navigate the enclosures and back paths to keep her son quiet and hidden. The narrative follows their movements over three hours as she balances the primal urge to flee with the technical difficulty of managing a small child’s physical needs and limited understanding of the danger.
This thriller appeals to parents and readers who value high-stakes survival scenarios focused on situational decision-making. People read it to witness a microscopic view of maternal instinct under extreme pressure. The story provides a visceral look at how a familiar, playful environment can instantly turn into a tactical landscape. Readers walk away with a heavy sense of how thin the line is between ordinary life and a fight for survival, specifically examining the logistics of protecting someone who cannot protect themselves.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2017
- Language
- EN
