Notes

Summary: Finn's druggie dad is on trial for manslaughter, so Finn is sent away to an exclusive boarding school to remove him from the small-town gossip machine. At first he feels a bit like a fish out of water, but soon makes some good friends, and even scores with the much admired Mia, who plays in the symphonic band with him. However, there is someone who knows Finn's secret. Blackmail and lies...will Finn ever face the truth? It's not until disaster befalls one of his friends at an illicit after-ball party that Finn learns what is most important in life.

Blackmail and lies
First published in 2012 as "Snakes and Ladders" On cover: How long can you run from the truth?