Wrecked

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Looking for Alaska meets Breaking Bad in this winding, twisty (Kirkus Reviews) novel about three teens, caught in the middle of the opioid crisis in rural Appalachia, whose world literally blows up around them.

For as long as Miri can remember its been her and her dad, Poe, in Paradisewhat Poe calls their homehidden away from prying eyes in rural Kentucky. Its not like Miri doesnt know what her dad does or why people call him the Wizard. Its not like she doesnt know why Clay, her one friend and Poes right-hand man, patrols the grounds with a machine gun. Its nothing new, but lately Paradise has started to feel more like a prison.

Enter Fen. The new kid in town could prove to be exactly the distraction Miri needsbut nothing is ever simple. Poe doesnt take kindly to strangers. Fens DEA agent father is a little too interested in Miris family. And Clay isnt satisfied with being just friends with Miri anymore. But whats past is prologueits what will follow that will wreck everything.

Shining a klieg light on the opioid crisis coursing through this country, Wrecked will have readers on the edge of their seat right up until the explosive ending.

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A suspenseful story of love and violence set in the backwoods of Kentuckys methamphetamine trade.Georgia Christgau -- School Library Journal, *STARRED REVIEW* * 6/3/2022 *
An intense story of love, friendship, and family that takes unexpected turns. -- Kirkus Reviews * 1/1/2022 *
This story provides a much-needed voice for those who live in rural America and who seek relatable characters in literature. Nancy Jean Hawkins, School Librarian, Franklin County High School, Brookville, Indiana -- School Library Connection *RECOMMENDED* * 5/1/2022 *
This love story packs a powerful punch, boasting suspense and edge-of-the-seat action. -- Publishers Weekly * 4/18/2022 *

Author Bio

Heather Henson lives on a farm in Kentucky with her husband and three children, is the managing director of the Pioneer Playhouse, and is the author of several critically acclaimed picture books andnovels, includingDream of Night,The Whole Sky, and the Christopher AwardwinningThat Book Woman.