First published 1979
The story follows its protagonist through a web of escalating threats that puts everything at risk. Russell crafts a narrative where ordinary circumstances quickly spiral into extraordinary peril. The main character must navigate mounting pressures while making choices that could determine survival itself. Each decision carries weight as the situation becomes increasingly precarious. The tension builds through a series of events that test resolve and judgment under pressure. What begins as a manageable problem transforms into something far more serious. The protagonist struggles against forces that seem determined to destroy everything that matters. Russell explores how people respond when their world turns upside down and familiar ground disappears beneath their feet. The story examines the price of standing firm when retreat might mean safety but compromise means losing something fundamental.
Genres: adventure, suspense, contemporary, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: high-stakes, mounting-tension
Hardcover · Alberta Education