Book description
Lexie Malton is an average Vancouver teen with fairly typical issues.
Her stepmother is far from her favourite person, she has a sister with
special needs, and life outside the home is the usual mix of school,
friends, and social events.
But Lexie has a secret. Her ex-boyfriend, Devlin Mather, is now a
heroin addict living on the street, and only Lexie knows that shes the
one who put him there. Guilt makes her give in to Devlins demands for
money time and time again, even though she knows how dangerous his
drug use is.
Lexie finally gathers the strength to stop enabling Devlin. But when
he seeks treatment for his addiction, Lexie finds herself drawn back
to him, never guessing what a dark and deadly path she has just chosen.
Devlin relapses, and his desperation leads to an act that will
change both of their lives forever.
"Accomplice was gritty and refreshing."
Valerie
Sherrard is the author of 12 previous novels for young people,
including the Shelby Belgarden Mysteries, Watcher, Sarah's
Legacy, Speechless, and her first historical novel,
Three Million Acres of Flame. Her work has been shortlisted
for numerous Canadian awards, including the Red Maple, White Pine, and
Arthur Ellis Awards. She lives in Miramichi, New Brunswick.
