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Veronica and Kirk’s investigation uncovers startling connections between the rems—particularly the chilling legacy of Brian, a rem linked to a gruesome backstory involving the abduction and murder of another girl, Mary. The story takes numerous twists as Veronica realizes that Brian’s loop is connected to her own birthday, mirroring the tragic occurrences of others’ deaths on leap day, and leading them deeper into a web of dark secrets.
Along their path, they confront not only the dissenting narratives of their school and the community but also the ghosts of their own pasts. Veronica's unease escalates as she encounters rems repeatedly in terrifying situations, which seem to be linked to the sinister happenings surrounding her friends and family.
The Darker Forces at Play