From Americas most beloved superstar and #1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson comes a thriller about a young singer-songwriter on the riseand on the runand determined to do whatever it takes to survive.

A new singer arrives in Nashville. She calls herselfAnnieLeeKeyes, and she has more beauty, talent, and ambition than most — and a dangerous past that she’s running from. Her performance of original songs at open-mic night at the Cats Paw Saloon downtown transfixes Ethan Blake, back-up musician for countrystarRuthanna Ryder.

Ruthannamay haveretiredfor deeply personal reasonsbutthat doesnt mean shes stopped writing music. Every day, she records songs shell neverrelease. When Ruthanna hears AnnieLee sing, the legend decides to help theingenue.

Buta boost from a mega-star like Ruthannamay spotlight the talented newcomers secret. Now AnnieLee may not live long enough to realize her dreams of stardomorfor the world to learn her true identity.