10 Hours to Go

Lily's train home is cancelled due to a fire warning, so she accepts a ride from her ex-best friend, Natasha. They are also giving a ride to Elke Azizi, the girl who got Lily expelled from school four years ago. The car becomes tense, and with the wildfires nearby, staying on the road is becoming riskier. Natasha and Elke decide to take a detour, but it turns out to be a mistake, and they are trapped in the woods under a burning sky. Lily must depend on Elke and Natasha to survive, but can she trust them with her life?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 06 March 2024
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Lily yearned to return home, but her friends harbored resentment. A fire warning in Oregon had disrupted her train journey, leaving her stranded in California. However, her ex-best friend, Natasha, had extended an olive branch, offering to pick her up on her way back from Portland. To Lily's surprise, Natasha was also giving a ride to Elke Azizi, the girl Lily had expelled from their school four years ago. Tensions mounted in the car, not just due to the past but also because of the smoke in the air and the growing risk of wildfires. When Natasha and Elke decided to take a detour, Lily hoped it would bring them out of danger. However, she had no idea of the treacherous plans her former friends had in store for her.

As night fell, the situation worsened, trapping them in the woods under a blazing sky. Lily realized she had to rely on Elke and Natasha for survival, but the scars of their past made trust a delicate issue. Could she truly trust them with her life?

The situation grew increasingly dire, and Lily knew they had to act fast. She scanned the surroundings for any sign of escape, but the dense forest seemed to offer no respite. With determination in her eyes, Lily devised a plan. She used her knowledge of the forest to lead them in a different direction, hoping to find a clearing or a road that would lead them back to civilization.

As they trudged through the treacherous terrain, Lily's heart raced with fear and uncertainty. But she refused to give up. She knew that their lives depended on her, and she was determined to make it out of this alive.

Finally, after hours of wandering, they stumbled upon a small cabin in the distance. It was a haven, a place of safety and warmth. Lily and her companions rushed inside, grateful for their newfound salvation.

As they settled in, Lily couldn't help but reflect on the events that had led them to this point. She realized that forgiveness and understanding were essential if they were to survive and move forward. She reached out to Elke and Natasha, offering a sincere apology for her past actions. To her surprise, they accepted her apology, and the three of them began to heal the wounds that had divided them for so long.

Days turned into weeks, and Lily and her friends continued their journey. They faced many challenges along the way, but they remained united and determined. They learned to trust each other again, and their bond grew stronger with each passing day.

Finally, they arrived back in California, a changed trio. They had faced their fears, overcome their past, and emerged stronger than ever before. Lily knew that her journey had taught her valuable lessons about forgiveness, resilience, and the power of friendship.

As she hugged her friends goodbye, she felt a sense of gratitude and contentment. She knew that she had found a new family in them, and she was grateful for the journey that had brought them together.

In the end, Lily's desire to return home had been met with unexpected challenges, but her determination and the support of her friends had helped her overcome them. She had learned the true meaning of friendship and the power of forgiveness, and she knew that she would carry these lessons with her for the rest of her life.

Weight: 268g
Dimension: 210 x 140 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781728256795