SuitabookPursuing truth under pressure
Vivienne investigates Joel’s death while trying to remain focused on riding and protect people she loves.
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Michele Scott - Author
This is a horse-riding mystery about loyalty, risk and persistence. Vivienne balances training and competitive ambitions with an investigation into Joel’s death, while troubling stable events, past relationships and new feelings complicate her choices.
"Vivienne embarks upon the summer of her dreams as one of the few students selected for a training program back east at Liberty Farms. But as focused as she is on her riding, Vivvie also has a secret agenda: to investigate the death of Joel Parker, her friend who she believes was tragically murdered. Vivvie has hardly set foot in the state-of-the-art barns before things start to go amiss. Her gift for communicating with horses reveals that some of the creatures are harboring dark secrets. When people turn up from Vivvie's past who she'd rather avoid, including one trainer she suspects of drugging ponies, Vivvie struggles to keep her focus. Meanwhile, ex-boyfriend drama threatens to interfere with her growing feelings for Austen, a handsome rider who wants nothing more than to keep Vivvie safe. The mystery surrounding Joel's death deepens and as Vivvie edges closer to the truth, unexpected revelations threaten her future. Will Vivvie play it safe or will she risk it all to protect those she loves while staying in the ring?"--P. [4] of cover.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThis is a horse-riding mystery about loyalty, risk and persistence. Vivienne balances training and competitive ambitions with an investigation into Joel’s death, while troubling stable events, past relationships and new feelings complicate her choices.
Vivienne investigates Joel’s death while trying to remain focused on riding and protect people she loves.
Vivienne’s communication with horses reveals that some may harbour secrets, while she suspects a trainer of drugging ponies.
Vivienne faces ex-boyfriend drama, encounters people she would rather avoid, and develops feelings for Austen while investigating Joel’s death.
The book could open discussion about when protecting people or animals might justify taking personal risks. You could also consider how loyalty, evidence and fear shape Vivienne’s decisions when the truth remains uncertain.
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