You have never left the village of Wormwood. Nobody ever leaves. Beyond the village walls lies the Quag, a terrifying and deadly forest filled with bloodthirsty beasts and dangerous Outliers. But when Quentin Herms suddenly vanishes into the unknown, Vega Jane knows he did not just wander off. He was chased. Quentin has left behind a dangerous trail of clues that only Vega can decode. As Vega uncovers the dark truths hidden within the walls of her own village, she realizes that the people in power will do anything to keep their secrets buried. Vega is determined to find out what is really going on, but the closer she gets to the truth, the more danger she puts herself in. Master storyteller David Baldacci brings you into a thrilling world where everything you thought you knew is a lie. Will Vega think fast enough and look closely enough to survive the unbelievable odds stacked against her?