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A year ago, Michael Daye escaped his violent home life by joining a traveling fair. Now his mother is on trial for murdering his brutal stepfather and only Michael knows the truth that can save her. But if he reveals the truth about his past, will he give up his newfound freedom forever? A... read more

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  • Michael Daye: The main character (age 17), who is having serious family problems...he runs away to join the carnival, and becomes a "carny". Later, he returns to Miami, near the time of his mother's trial.
  • Kirstie: A carny that Michael meets and begins to fall in love with.
  • Walker: Michael's abusive stepfather.
  • Lisa Monroe: Michael's mother, who is accused of killing her abusive husband.
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Jury selection will begin in the case of a Miami woman accused of bludgeoning her husband to death last March.

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  1. Alex Flinn (Author)

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