Plot Summary

While driving in the Italian countryside, eleven-year-old Jackie’s father suddenly collapses at the wheel. Fear for her father’s life quickly turns to terror when two Italian men kidnap her and drive to their remote home in the countryside.

Discoveries and Themes

Jackie soon discovers that her captors are actually a family, plagued by a mysterious secret.

About the Author

Award-winning novelist Donna Jo Napoli has created a haunting thriller that gives life to Jackie’s utter desperation and determination to escape.