Esta saga sigue a una joven que huye de un pasado peligroso, buscando refugio y un lugar al que pertenecer. En el pintoresco escenario de una isla, conoce a otros personajes cargados de secretos y traumas. Las narrativas entrelazan elementos de suspense, lo insólito y los poderosos vínculos que se forman entre individuos que enfrentan la adversidad. Es una exploración cautivadora de la resiliencia, el autodescubrimiento y la búsqueda de seguridad y conexión.
When her mother abandons her on Whidbey Island, Washington, Becca, a fourteen-year-old girl with psychic abilties meets a Ugandan orphan with a secret.
On Whidbey Island, secrets never stay buried. A mysterious girl who won't speak; a coal-black seal named Nera that returns to the same place every year; a bitter feud of unknown origin - strange things are happening on Whidbey Island and Becca King is drawn into the maelstrom of events. But Becca, first met in The Edge of Nowhere, has her own secrets to hide. Still on the run from her criminal stepfather, Becca is living in a secret location. Even Derric, the Ugandan orphan with whom Becca shares a close, romantic relationship, can't be allowed to know her whereabouts. As secrets of past and present are revealed, Becca becomes aware of her growing paranormal powers and events build to a shocking climax anticipated by no one. Acclaimed author Elizabeth George brings her extraordinary talents to this intriguing story that blends mystery and myth.