Deadfall

Stephen Wallenfels' "Deadfall" is a gripping young adult survival thriller following twin brothers Ty and Cory Bic. Already on the run from their own troubles, their lives take a terrifying turn when they find a wrecked car and a shocking discovery in its trunk. This propels them into a desperate fight for survival against unknown forces in the unforgiving Pacific Northwest wilderness. The narrative skillfully alternates between past and present, slowly revealing the circumstances that led the brothers to this perilous situation. Parents should be aware of themes of peril, violence, and intense suspense, making it suitable for mature young readers aged 12 and up who enjoy fast-paced, high-stakes adventures.

Twin brothers Ty and Cory Bic are on the run. When they encounter a dying deer in the middle of a remote mountain road with fresh tire tracks swerving down into a ravine, they know they have to help. But when they reach the wrecked car the vehicle appears empty, with signs that the driver escaped. Until they hear a sound coming from the trunk. Ty and Cory are escaping demons of their own. But what they discover in the trunk puts them in the crosshairs of something darker and more sinister than their wildest nightmares. Told through a gripping, lightning-fast narrative that alternates between present and past, this unputdownable survival thriller unravels the tangled circumstances that led Ty and Cory to the deer in the road and set them on a perilous course through the wilderness of the Pacific Northwest.