Itโs pretty humiliating to admit, but Iโve never flown in a plane before today. So wouldnโt you think that Iโd be feeling pretty jazzed right now? Instead I keep grabbing onto these armrests as I ask myself why on earth I ever agreed to come on this frightening trip.โฆ
Affectionately teased as a โcountry bumpkin,โ nineteen year-old Maddie has never been one to explore new territory. Her first trip outside of the country with her Aunt Sid and Sidโs godson, Ryan, promises an exhilarating adventure. Northern Ireland is more captivating than she even imaginedโand Ryan is offering plenty of intrigue himself.
As Aunt Sid researches peace camps, Maddie and Ryan explore Irelandโs rich landscape. During the journey, Maddie begins to discover more about what she wants from life, while developing a deeper friendship with her irresistible traveling companion.
When Maddie and Ryan dig for the truth about the IRA car bomb that killed Ryanโs father years ago, questions about the past accumulate. Unable to let go of growing suspicions in this mysterious country, Maddie finds herself on a dangerous journey, a journey that will lead her to the greatest discovery of all.