When Michael's mum unexpectedly disappears to the other side of the world, his life is thrown into chaos. She keeps in contact through social media but having a mum who only seems to exist online is simply not enough.

So when his parents' stories stop adding up, Michael decides to take a deadly risk, agreeing to meet the stranger who may hold the key to unlocking his family's mysteries...but at what cost?

“An important book about the challenges and opportunities presented to young people by the internet.” – VIC GODDARD, PRINCIPAL OF PASSMORES ACADEMY AND STAR OF EDUCATING ESSEX

“A great book: funny, sad and poignant.” – STEPHEN DREW, HEADTEACHER OF BRENTWOOD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL AND STAR OF MR DREW’S SCHOOL FOR BOYS