Kendall Deaton is a public defender in a small South Carolina town who uncovers a systemic conspiracy involving her husband’s influential family and a local white supremacist group. After witnessing a brutal act of violence and realizing the local police are complicit, she flees with her infant son. The narrative follows her life in hiding under a new identity until a car accident brings her face-to-face with Taggert, a mysterious man who may be an undercover agent or a hired threat. The plot focuses on their survival as they are pursued through the mountains by those determined to silence her testimony.
This thriller attracts readers who enjoy high-stakes stories about legal corruption and survival in isolation. It appeals to those interested in the logistics of witness protection and the tension of being hunted in a rural setting. Readers walk away with a detailed look at how private citizens navigate institutional betrayal and the psychological pressure of living under a false alias. It provides an intense experience for fans of romantic suspense who prioritize fast pacing and clear-cut conflicts between fugitives and corrupt authorities.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1995
- Language
- EN
