When a kidnapped woman's husband refuses to pay her ransom, she plots revenge with the help of her reluctant kidnapper. Discovering her husband's plan to betray her, she frames him for her own "murder," forcing her young kidnapper into an unexpected moral dilemma that will change him forever. This clever and fast-paced thriller blends pathos with trickery and intrigue, drawing the reader into the private world of a vulnerable 15-year-old boy who believes himself to be the savior and protector of a wronged woman.