Caught

In Lisa Moore's gripping novel Caught, twenty-five-year-old David Slaney stages a daring prison escape, embarking on a thrilling journey across Canada to reunite with his old partner and delve back into the drug business. As Slaney evades authorities, he transforms through various identities—from hitchhiker to lover—while navigating a vibrant world filled with danger, charm, and betrayal. Set against the backdrop of the late 1970s, this fast-paced narrative explores themes of trust, ambition, and the lengths one will go for love and freedom, making it Moore's most plot-driven work yet.