First published 2012
A brutal storm bears down on a small town, knocking out power and leaving the Emerson family stranded. Seventeen-year-old Jess must venture out into the raging winds and flooding to reach the hospital and save her diabetic younger brother. As she battles the elements, Jess faces her own fears and insecurities, desperate to protect the family she loves.
Genres: adventure, contemporary, action, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: against-the-elements, family-in-crisis
416 pages · Paperback · Kensington
Content warnings: anxiety, medical-trauma