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A tale of child abduction, survival and confronting your darkest truths - a truly gut-wrenching YA novel! 'An intelligent, tense psychological drama' KIRKUS ' ... a poignant account of a traumatic ordeal.' UNITED BY POP Cousins Amy and Dee were kidnapped by a stranger as children. Now, sixteen-year-old Amy is back with her parents. Dressed in purple and clutching a plastic doll, she refuses to answer questions. As Amy struggles towards a normal teenage life, her family - and the police - press her for information. Unable to escape her past, Amy realizes she has to confront the truth. How did she survive? How did she escape? And what happened to Dee? A gripping, edge-of-your-seat tale of child abduction by a compelling new voice in YA/crossover fiction. Perfect for fans of Emma Donoghue's Room - thrillingly narrated by a brave survivor who is forced to withhold her secrets until a heart-stopping twist reveals all. An important but ultimately uplifting novel exploring how survivors of abuse can find new life and purpose through family and friendship.