Shackled

In Tom Leveen's gripping novel, sixteen-year-old Pelly is haunted by the disappearance of her best friend, Tara, which has left her paralyzed by panic attacks for six years. After a chance encounter with an unkempt girl who appears to be Tara, Pelly is reignited with determination to uncover the truth and urge the police to reopen the case. As she delves deeper into the mystery, Pelly confronts her own fears and the lurking dangers that accompany her quest, ultimately redefining her fight against the emotional shackles of her past.