Taut, sharp-edged, and impossible to forget.
Hodge delivers a chilling hostage drama where survival and redemption collide. Guilt-ridden over the drowning death of her nine-year-old nephew, Kenzie Adams leaves her city hospital job for what she hopes will be a quiet summer as camp nurse on Salish Island. But before the campers even arrive, her refuge turns into a nightmare. Three fugitives land on the island in search of a rumored treasure, taking Kenzie and the staff hostage and threatening the life of the caretaker’s young son. Will she survive the ordeal?
Hodge blends suspense, mystery, and shocking violence with a deeply emotional examination of grief and resilience. The novel asks what happens when the very circumstances we run from return in even more harrowing form—and how far we can go when forced to outthink danger. Salish Island may be unassuming and quiet, but in these pages it delivers a story of immense impact. With its mix of pulse-pounding suspense and emotional depth, the novel makes for an un-put-downable read.
Pub date September 16, 2025
Kalen Books
ASIN B0FDV7GTHV
Price $1.99 (USD) Kindle edition
