Seconds to Spare

Rachel Reiss

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Seconds to Spare

Seconds to Spare

Rachel Reiss

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Description

Buckle up for a wild ride with this airborne locked-door thriller. Previously a Wattpad WEBTOON Watty Award winning story.

Eighteen-year-old Evelyn Werth is trapped in what feels like a never-ending nightmare. She's the only person onboard Aloha Airways Flight 1333 who's stuck in a 28-minute time loop, one that repeats over and over again. During each loop, four things always happen:

1. The Internet goes out and the pilot warns of upcoming turbulence.
2. There are five minutes of moderate shaking.
3. A woman in the very last row collapses.
4. The plane tilts forward and begins to nosedive.

When Orion James -the cute boy who's been asleep the entirety of each cycle- wakes, it triggers an alarming change in the events Evelyn has come to count on. As the two grow closer and learn to trust each other, they discover there's more to the loop than they initially realized. They must find the hidden clues, piece together the moving puzzle, and save everyone onboard -before it's too late.

About the Author

RACHEL REISS is the author of the critically-acclaimed YA scuba thriller OUT OF AIR, and has been published in national outlets including The Los Angeles Times, Yahoo!, Access Hollywood, and Huffington Post. She was a regular reporter for Us Weekly, interviewing celebrities on the red carpet, and was a selected participant in Terra Firma Films' Emerging Writers Program. She lives in Southern California with her family and her rambunctious dog, Ozzy.

Critical Reviews

"The nail-biting action starts with the very first sentence of this superb thriller." --School Library Journal, Starred Review

"The tension, dynamic pacing, suspense, and romance make this a strong page-turner. Thrilling and captivating ." --Kirkus Review

"[An] audacious airborne thriller that's sure to have you on the edge of your aisle seat." --Booklist

"Mystery fans will enjoy deciphering clues alongside the characters as this propulsive mystery reveals its secrets." --Shelf Awareness

Publishing Information

Publisher: Wednesday Books
Pub date: 2026-05-12
Length: 320 pages

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