Description

---

Valerie Smith is a brilliant honor student at Santa Ana High School with a bright future—until one pivotal moment sends her into the warm embrace of opiates. Ignorant of the devastating effects they bring, she continues using until there is no more…Her addiction keeps her trapped. Her pride keeps her alone. Unaware, everyone praises her.In her darkest moment, in the most unlikely place, she receives a revelation that will change her life forever.In this raw and starkly moving novel, the ravages of America's opioid crisis is shown through the downward spiral of a teenage girl with everything to lose.

About the Author

---

Kevin Batiste is a 24-year-old author from Tucson, Arizona. In his debut novel, "In A Stranger's Arms", he aims to shed light on the growing opioid epidemic that is sweeping through our nation.