Cover of Five Survive by Dystopian & Sci-Fi

Five Survive

by Dystopian & Sci-Fi

Five Survive follows eighteen-year-old Red and her friends as their Spring Break road trip turns from sunny escape to dangerous ground. This standalone YA crime thriller blends adrenaline-fueled suspense with sharp, honest explorations of friendship under pressure, crafted for readers who crave mystery, danger, and coming-of-age grit. The tone is taut, brave, and emotionally awareβ€”an edge-of-your-seat ride that matters as much as the night is long. Written with lean, propulsive prose, Five Survive tightens the screws as an RV breaks down in a desolate stretch of road and a sniper closes in. The narrative unfolds as a relentless game of pursuit and secrets, pairing heart-pounding chase scenes with quiet, revealing moments that probe trust, loyalty, and what people will do to survive. If you enjoy character-driven thrillers, you’ll be drawn into Red’s perspective and the brisk pacing that keeps you turning pages without spoiling the twists. Intense survival thriller set during a Spring Break road trip turned nightmare Relentless cat-and-mouse chase with a sniper who seems to know every secret Standalone novel with a fast-paced narrative and vivid, cinematic setting Accessible writing that makes tough choices, fear, and resilience feel real After finishing Five Survive, readers gain a heightened appreciation for courage, friendship, and the cost of keeping secrets. The story lingers, inviting reflection on trust, resilience, and the long shadow of a single night when everything was on the line.

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