Twenty-five years ago, five teenagers lived at Savior House, a group home for foster children that hid a history of institutional abuse. In the present day, three of those survivors—Jenna, a mother with a lethal past; Donnie, a struggling musician; and Nico, a professional fixer—find themselves targeted for assassination. When a masked killer begins picking off their old friends, the trio reunites to uncover who wants to bury the secrets of their childhood. They must navigate a conspiracy involving a wealthy judge and a private security firm while confronting the specific trauma and combat skills they acquired as orphans.
Readers who enjoy high-tempo thrillers featuring specialized protagonists like sleeper agents or mercenaries will find this story fits that niche. It serves those interested in plots where childhood bonds are tested by international corporate corruption and systemic government failure. The reader gains a fast-moving narrative about the long-term consequences of institutional secrecy and the practical reality of how early survival instincts translate into adult defensive tactics. It is a selection for anyone seeking a plot driven by rapid action and the unraveling of a cold case.
Insights from What Have We Done
“We were children who had lived through a war.”
Savi was a high-powered judge with a perfect life. She still kept a burner phone for the one call she hoped would never come.
“The past is a ghost that won't stay buried.”
Growing up in a group home like Savior House creates a bond that never really breaks. Even decades later, they are still the only ones who truly know each other.
Jenna became a famous rock star to drown out the noise of her childhood. No amount of fame could make her feel safe from the people who raised her.
“Secrets are the only currency we had.”
The way Donnie handled his trauma was by disappearing into a quiet life. He realized that peace is just a fragile mask when old secrets start surfacing.
- Published
- 2023
- Publisher
- Minotaur Books
- ISBN
- 9781250906588
- Language
- EN
