This young adolescent growing up in the depression uncovers a horrific mystery that will change the entire course of her life. Rye and her so-called weird "gang" delve into the uncharted waters of learning the difference between prankster fun and cruel reality. Along the way they discover that promises can be broken and heartaches can be mended. Rye learns that the dark shadow of trust is something never to be taken for granted. In the world of murder and hidden secrets she discovers that her novice ideals can be quickly shattered by one act of violence. Follow her path of greed, survival, and penance as she journeys from one page of her life to another. Her story will be mesmerizing and the outcome will be an unexpected surprise.