Overview
In this thrilling mystery by New York Times bestselling author April Henry, Tessa takes a DNA test to try to find her biological parents, unknowingly putting herself in the sights of a serial killer known as the Portland Phantom.
Adopted as a newborn, Tessa has always wondered who her biological parents are. After turning 18, she takes a DNA test in hopes of finding the answers. With best friend El and lab partner Victor, Tessa uses the results to start building her family tree. But they find more dead ends than answers. Her biological mother, who was raised in a religious cult, has cut all ties with her controlling family. And her biological father remains a complete mystery, at least until the police show up. For fifteen years, they’ve been trying to identify a serial killer known as the Portland Phantom. Tessa is the link they’ve been waiting for.
April Henry delivers a twisty tour-de-force about the families who choose us—and the ones we’re born into. Biology doesn't have to be one's destiny.
Adopted as a newborn, Tessa has always wondered who her biological parents are. After turning 18, she takes a DNA test in hopes of finding the answers. With best friend El and lab partner Victor, Tessa uses the results to start building her family tree. But they find more dead ends than answers. Her biological mother, who was raised in a religious cult, has cut all ties with her controlling family. And her biological father remains a complete mystery, at least until the police show up. For fifteen years, they’ve been trying to identify a serial killer known as the Portland Phantom. Tessa is the link they’ve been waiting for.
April Henry delivers a twisty tour-de-force about the families who choose us—and the ones we’re born into. Biology doesn't have to be one's destiny.
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