First published 1991
Meg and Vince head to Idaho hoping for quiet time together while he heals from a gunshot wound. They want nothing more than rest and recovery away from whatever violence put a bullet in him. The highway stretches ahead, promising escape and solitude. But Idaho's remote roads bring unexpected encounters with other travelers, each carrying their own desperate purposes. What starts as a simple journey becomes something far more dangerous. Plans fall apart when strangers cross paths in ways no one anticipates. The collision of lives creates new alliances and fresh threats. Vince's injury makes him vulnerable just when they need to be strong. Meg watches their peaceful getaway transform into a fight for survival. The psychological pressure builds as they realize they cannot outrun the chaos that seems to follow them.
Genres: adventure, mystery, crime, contemporary, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, survival
Setting: Idaho
251 pages · Paperback · Worldwide Library
Content warnings: violence