If you've read 'The Lost Child' this will make more sense, since it's Robin's story, from her point of view of being found by Charlie on the lake's rock bank two days after the boat crash. It will make sense if read first, however. Enjoy, please.
The people of this once remote valley in the Andes have new prospects. They now have phones, internet and contact with people. They can finally buy the basics. The group of twelve-year-old girls abducted to Peru are integrating better and better. They often look enviously at the pregnant teenagers and want to have their first sexual experiences too. Above all, there is one important task: to track down the billions of dollars belonging to the dead criminal Rus and put them to good use.
Calvin Michael Johnson, a nearly sixty year old man is killed in a car accident. He is given the opportunity to come back as a 16 year old and start over, he is faced with some rather large surprises and and obstacles to overcome as he discovers he is now a young black man in Detroit in the 1970's.
A Life in Paradise Story David's parents are rich. His dad is a famous retired NFL football player. The girls in ninth grade think he's dreamy and cute. The fourteen year old feels awkward and unsure of his place in the world. The one great thing he has going that does not involve his famous father is his girlfriend of two months, Mia Siano. David was delighted a week and a half ago when he was invited to a New Year's Eve party by his swim team teammates. This is his and Mia's first real teen party.
A The Chronicles of Dan Hayward Story Valentines is a day for lovers. On this day, Scott and Vicky become husband and wife. Dan and Karen treat Wendy to a special Valentines Day. Karen has some news for Dan.