Four years of planning for his freedom, and one heroic moment, sets off a ticking time bomb of massive destruction in the quiet town of Mt. Clarkton, Iowa. With the help of a reporter, Summer Willow- Jeff Peyton is forced to play one last winner-take-all game against master manipulator, Matt Sinclair. Jeff needs to win this game, not only for his own survival, but to protect everyone he loves. __________Author Bio: Brian MacLearn is the author of "Our Heart" and "Remember Me." He is currently working on his next novel, "Isolation." "Remember Me" was a 2012 Reader's Favorite bronze medalist in Science Fiction/ Romance. "Our Heart" was a 2011 Reader's Favorite Finalist in Fiction/Drama. "Against the Current" was a silver medalist in the 2013 Reader's Favorite contest under Fiction/Suspense. Brian lives in Iowa and he has also had works of poetry published and written a numerous song lyrics. __________Keywords: Bullying, Abuse, Responsibility, Love, Survival, Thriller, Suspense, Perseverance, Drama, Hope