Concealed Carry for Women

What if you had no name, no past, and no home? That is the unsettling question at the heart of the 2022 Edgar Award Winner for Best Juvenile Mystery. Meet Katrina, a young girl whose life has been a constant series of reinventions - Ivette, Joanna, and now Katrina, a new identity to add to the list.

Katrina's parents are part of the Witness Protection Program, and whenever they decide it's time to move on, Katrina takes on a new name, a new appearance, a new backstory. This transient existence is all Katrina has ever known, leaving her with a profound sense of disconnection from her own identity and past.

Until one day, when Katrina's family's location is leaked, and her parents suddenly disappear. Faced with this crisis, Katrina teams up with a new friend, Parker, and embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue her parents and uncover the truth about her secret past.

As Katrina delves deeper into the mystery, she makes a series of unsettling discoveries. It becomes clear that her entire life has been built upon a foundation of lies and deception, and that her parents were the ones guarding the biggest secret of all. Katrina must now grapple with the weight of this revelation, uncertain of whether the truth is worth the risk of losing everything she has ever known about herself and her family.

The twists and turns of Katrina's journey are expertly woven, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as she navigates the dangerous waters of her past. The narrative expertly balances the high-stakes action with Katrina's personal struggle to reconcile her sense of self and find her place in a world that has always felt foreign to her.

At its core, this captivating mystery is a powerful exploration of identity, family, and the profound impact that secrets can have on our lives. Katrina's story serves as a poignant reminder that the search for truth can be a complex and often painful process, but one that is ultimately necessary for personal growth and healing.

With its compelling protagonist, intricate plot, and thought-provoking themes, the 2022 Edgar Award Winner for Best Juvenile Mystery is a must-read for fans of YA fiction and anyone who appreciates a well-crafted, suspenseful tale.

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