17 Seconds

In this thought-provoking tale recognized by the Florida Book Festival, Jonathan Hart, an introverted orphan with a promising future, finds himself haunted by a national security decision made decades ago. Just as his life is on the upswing, he faces a series of devastating events that cause his past to clash with his present, leading to a dire charge that shatters his hopes. As time unravels around him, Jonathan must confront the chilling reality that his fate is not entirely in his hands.