Emily Lloyd-Jones grew up on a vineyard in rural Oregon, where she played in evergreen forests and learned to fear sheep. She currently resides in Northern California, where she enjoys wandering in redwood forests. Her other novels include Illusive, Deceptive, The Hearts We Sold, The Bone Houses, The Drowned Woods and The Wild Huntress.

"A teen turned covert asset matches wits with her unsuspecting hostage-takers in this outstanding thriller.... Subtle sci-fi worldbuilding complements witty, whiz-bang plotting." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"An extremely compelling plot, an unforgettable main character, and lots of questions of morality combine for excellent escapism... For fans of Tess Sharpe and Holly Jackson." --School Library Journal (starred review)

"A smart and adventure-packed thriller with heart." --Kirkus

"Thrilling, clever, and wickedly funny-- Augusta Pine is the heroine we deserve." --Kara Thomas, author of The Cheerleaders

"The fun and adventure of Mission Impossible meets the emotional grit of The Girls I've Been. This book was a thrill ride from start to finish!" --Kalyn Josephson, New York Times Bestselling Author of This Dark Descent

Publisher: Balzer & Bray

Pub date: 2026-07-07

Length: 416 pages