Samantha’s father is a bounty hunter. Olivia’s dad is on the run from the law. Both young women find their fates intertwined when their fathers take them on the road, traveling across America’s highways on a strange and unpredictable journey. Samantha believes she is driving to visit her grandparents in Florida, but soon finds her dad has other commitments. Olivia is half-certain she has been kidnapped by her own father, who is wanted for jumping bail related to a drug charge. Neither high schooler is ready for the extreme dangers and sinister surprises that await them. Will father-daughter bonds strengthen over the course of a high-stakes adventure? Or are the duos headed for disaster?
Junior Library Guild Gold Standard pick
Ryan Wolf has been writing chapter books since he was in third grade. He has published stories, poems, essays, reviews, and journalism. He is the author of Watches and Warnings, a novel for young adults. Ryan holds his master’s degree from the University of Chicago. He lives in Oak Park, Illinois, with his wife, Jenna. Learn more about Ryan at www.ryanswolf.com.