I need to see you. Please come right away. We have to finish. Frances Robinson is in high school now. She lives a quiet, suburban life, far from her horrifying past. When she was a child, her birthmother smothered her three sisters. Through pure luck, Frances survived. Now her mother has just been released from prison . . . and she wants to see Frances. A new boy at school called Nix charms Frances. Together, Nix and Frances embark on a clandestine journey to visit Frances' mother: to confront the monster in its lair. This trip will help Frances at last find peace-or die trying. But no matter what, Frances will discover just what it means to finish. Biography R.A. Nelson is the author of Teach Me, called "worthy of acclaim" (Kirkus Reviews), "exhilarating and terrifying" (Horn Book Newcomer's Pick), and a "standout debut. . . not to be missed" (VOYA). His work in support of the space program earned one of NASA's highest honors, the Silver Snoopy Award.