In the small Maryland town of Morgan's Landing, fourteen-year-old Julie Morgan is living in comfort with her wealthy family. She disappears on her way to school after a spat with her twin sister.
Detective Jim Brady, married and the father of two, has been on the Morgan's Landing police force for twelve years. He identifies a few suspects in the girl's disappearance—Is it the fired school janitor, a paroled sex offender, Julie's computer teacher...or his own teenage son? Jim can't believe his son could be involved, but his wife is convinced the boy is hiding something.
He needs to find Julie before the worst happens—and keep the peace at home.
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