A suspenseful novel featuring a cat-and-mouse mystery, Ethan uses the tricks in deception his conman father taught him to stay ahead, evade suspicion, and uncover the truth. The mystery takes on an intimately emotional stake as Ethan mistrusts and investigates those closest to him, calling into question the validity of all his personal relationships and the foundations of his family's fortune. As Ethan uncovers the truth behind his conman father's scams, he must choose between doing what is right and what is easy, between familial loyalty / personal comfort versus moral duty. Valerie Sherrard is a versatile author of 30+ books whose work is frequently nominated for awards in different genres, including the Red Maple Award-nominated teen thriller Testify and the SYRCA Snow Willow Award-nominated Accomplice. Valerie Sherrard is a laureate of the 2024 Lieutenant Governor's Award for High Achievement in the Arts, receiving the Literary Arts Award.