The little girl drags her eyes open, realizing shes starting to fade. Using all her remaining strength, she tries calling out for help. But shes too late and her voice just isnt loud enough
Detective Madison Harpers heart shatters when she searches the bedroom of twelve-year-old Jenny Lucas, the sweet little girl last seen splashing in the lake at Shadow Falls, northern California, with her friends before she vanished. A notebook decorated with stickers pokes out beneath a pink cowboy hat on the bed, which is neatly made up, ready for her return. Madison cant help wondering why it took their close-knit community so long to raise the alarm.
The girls parents are distraught, and the local police have no leadsthey desperately need Madisons help. She knows better than most what its like to lose a child, and she wont let it happen again, even if that means pressing Jennys grieving family for answers.
Then, canvassing the local area for hidden leads, Madison discovers a disturbing portrait Jenny drew at the local library. Was this angelic girl more troubled than anybody knew? Was she in danger from those she trusted most? If Madisons instincts are right, then the life of another innocent child could also be at riskshe must find Jenny fast