Book details

  • Genre:young adult fiction
  • Sub-genre:Family / Orphans & Foster Homes
  • Age Range (years):13 and up
  • Language:English
  • Series Title:World Series
  • Series Number:2
  • Pages:228
  • Paperback ISBN:9798317816575

A World Alone

By Mary Bourque Marcotte

Overview


Five years ago, Trish and Nikki were healing from tragedy and pain. Now they are forging lives of their own in this much anticipated sequel to This World So Fierce. Suddenly Nikki disappears from LSU. Trying to build her own life with Nash, Trish must assist her parents and police in searching for Nikki. Meanwhile, Nikki's situation continually worsens, and she fears for the most important person in her life. Protecting him seems impossible. Can Nikki pull her life together in time? The second book in the World Series delivers human outcomes from trauma, rape, and depression while delivering on compelling characters, marked settings, and enchanting Louisiana mystique.
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Description


Five years ago, Trish and Nikki were healing from tragedy and pain. Now they are forging lives of their own. Suddenly Trish is asking everyone where is Nikki? The biggest question in the second book of the much-anticipated World Series is one Trish cannot believe. How could she have not known for a week about Nikki's disappearance. And why, five years later, she still hasn't been found? Though her love for Nash is blossoming, can she leave the restaurant and put him on hold while she focuses on finding Nikki? Meanwhile, can Nikki care for herself and Jake? Unable to justify her relationship with Jason, Nikki soon regrets having ignored the warnings. Can Nikki pull her life together in time? This sequel delivers human outcomes from trauma, rape, and depression while delivering compelling characters, enchanting settings, and true Louisiana mystique. Tropes you love: Child neglect Drug abuse High stakes danger Missing people Romantic interests Slow burn
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About The Author


Mary Marcotte is a poet, short story writer, and novelist. She is currently working a series of YA books about foster and adopted children. Mary lives in Central Louisiana where the people, landscape, and culture serves as her inspiration. She is a prolific quilter who donates to a children's advocacy program, which uses This World So Fierce in their continuing certification programs. For more information, follow @marybmarcotte or go to her website, www.marymarcotte.com
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