Stopped Cold

A brother's stroke uncovers a dark secret in a seemingly peaceful town. Margaret McWhorter's freshman year takes a dark turn when her brother, Sean, suffers a stroke from steroid use, leaving him unconscious. Fueled by anger, Margaret vows to bring the criminals to justice. With the help of her friends, Jimmy and Emily, she uncovers a twisted, drug-filled subculture hidden in the woods behind their high school. As Margaret navigates a treacherous path, she grapples with her desire for revenge, her longing to heal Sean, and a budding romance. Can she find the strength to forgive and open her heart to love amidst the danger? For fans of gripping YA mysteries with strong social themes.