In the groundbreaking novel LIVING IN SECRET, Amelia once ran from a father who had custody to begin a new life and identity in San Francisco living with her mother...but was eventually found and brought back to her father's home, which soon became abusive. Almost 14 now, it's time to take matters into her own hands. A dad who is a criminal should be in jail, right? In this thought-provoking sequel, Amelia is determined to make a legal place for herself with her chosen family in California. With rampant child abuse crimes reported each day, isn't it high time civilization evolve?