A heartbreaking novel inspired by real events in a small town, where peace and security are just a facade. Cassie McDowell's life seems carefree: she lives on a farm, loves to study and is in love with the cutest boy in class. Everything changes when she goes to town someone starts hunting teenagers. One after another, they disappear for a while, and return greatly changed - withdrawn, gloomy and cruel. Shocking rumors are spreading around the city, but the adults do not want to face the truth. Cassie soon notices that her sister Persephone has changed a lot. Then one day her friend disappears. Now, in order to save herself, Cassie will have to conduct her investigation and find a way into the world of adults, where every sin can be justified and only the truth is unforgivable.