My story synopsis:
Kierlim Academy’s teaching methods are anything but conventional, but they work. When Derrick Bowman and Lynette Drace are chosen to work together for the next four years, they aren’t exactly thrilled. Derrick is the son of a wealthy and successful – but unethical – ambassador, while Lynette grew up poor until a distant relative of her father died. He is reserved, tough, and logical. She is shy, sweet, and uncertain. But they’re both smart, they both love the outdoors, and they discover a shared passion for peppermints, so as time passes, their friendship grows. However, so does a sense of unease. Something is happening at Kierlim. Something is wrong. When they unexpectedly find themselves wrestling with the heart of the danger, their lives are shattered. As they face Derrick’s past, Lynette’s fears, and a foe more cunning than they could ever have imagined, will they pull each other through, or will their friendship – and their country – crumble?