In "Mountain Runaways" by Alex Boyles, a group of diverse characters finds themselves on a perilous journey through the rugged terrain of the Appalachian Mountains. As they escape their troubled pasts, they band together to confront the challenges posed by nature and their own inner demons. Amidst breathtaking landscapes and looming threats, friendships are forged, secrets are unveiled, and bonds of loyalty are tested. With a blend of adventure, suspense, and emotional growth, the story explores themes of redemption and resilience, ultimately revealing that sometimes the most difficult paths lead to personal freedom and self-discovery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2022 by Blackstone Publishing .

Pam Withers is an award-winning author of over a dozen teen adventure novels, including Tracker's Canyon and Andreo's Race , and two nonfiction books. Pam lives in Vancouver.