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Silver Medal Winner, Global Book Awards A vanished Chinese CEO. A lost Bitcoin fortune. A past that refuses to be buried. Alice Zhu hasn't set foot in China since 1989 due to trauma-induced aerophobia. But when her childhood friend Deckard Shen, who is the CEO of her top client, suddenly ghosts her, leaving behind a hefty unpaid legal bill that threatens her career and her family's financial security, she is left with no choice but to return to China to confront him. In Shanghai, Alice finds that Deckard has vanished and his company is in turmoil. Rumors of government investigations and corporate and personal secrets suggest Alice may not truly know her lifelong friend. Desperate for answers, Alice teams up with Duan Lili, a sharp young woman who knows more than she lets on. Together, they embark on a cross-country hunt for a man who does not wish to be found, and soon realize the search is far more dangerous than they ever imagined. Interwoven with Alice's journey are Deckard's fractured recollections of their shared youth from 1980s China--political upheaval, teenage misadventure, and a past that still holds them captive. To break free, they have to do more than uncover the truth. They must change how they see themselves. Join Alice, Deckard, and Lili's adventure by getting your copy today. Because If You Don't Go, you'll never know how the story ends. What you'll love: a multi-faceted female lead vivid, atmospheric settings a complex, ambitious plot with heart Great vacation read: propulsive, smart, packed with surprising twists escapist vibe Book-club friendly: timely questions about truth, censorship, and technology book club guide included Structure & voice: dual POVs and dual timelines literary, intelligent yet immensely readable Content: gentle thriller with no graphic violence, explicit sex, or strong language Bitcoin/ cryptocurrency subplot; a light, witty tone Themes: how experiences change minds; confronting long-buried truths; censorship and its cost; China--past and present; the value of money Perfect for fans of Qiu Xiaolong, Lisa See, Laura Dave, Liane Moriarty, and Lisa Brackmann, this novel blends: the emotional resonance of personal secrets the pulse of a missing-person search the suspense of twisting plots with richly drawn characters, the vivid immediacy of life in modern China.

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""Against the backdrop of today's escalating U.S.-China tensions, the story becomes more than a mystery-it's a window into the lives of people navigating the crosscurrents of ideology, censorship, and societal change. Best of all, this modern adventure mystery has a Bitcoin component!"" - Bobby C. Lee, Wall Street Journal-bestselling author of The Promise of Bitcoin; co-founder and former CEO of BTCChina

""Against the backdrop of today's escalating U.S.-China tensions, the story becomes more than a mystery-it's a window into the lives of people navigating the crosscurrents of ideology, censorship, and societal change. Best of all, this modern adventure mystery has a Bitcoin component!"" - Bobby C. Lee, Wall Street Journal-bestselling author of The Promise of Bitcoin; co-founder and former CEO of BTCChina ""A first rate mystery set in China with compelling characters, vivid descriptions, history, culture, emotional depth and surprising twists making it a fun read!"" -- Adventuregram ""A great vacation read (I finished the book in Florence), one that would be fun to read anywhere."" -- Amazon Customer ""Serious escapism and great fun-yet thought-provoking too."" -- Poosh S. ""Very authentic as well as thought-provoking... masterfully combined history, technology, philosophy together with a fast-paced mystery."" -- Z. Liu ""Very engaging characters and an interesting perspective."" -- Lisa S. ""A beautifully written mystery with heart and depth."" -- Dasha B. ""Plunges you into the heart of modern China's tumultuous history. You don't just read about the changes; you feel them through the eyes of the protagonist as she returns to a country that has transformed almost beyond recognition."" -- S T M ""Captured that in-between feeling of being connected to China yet also very apart from it. It's a very compelling Asian American mystery that's both fun to read and feels personal."" E-rock ""A captivating mystery that weaves culture, time, technology, and personality into a page flipping read...Enjoyed the story and the twists and turns."" -- Read Like Putra

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Diana Hongcha has worked as both an attorney and a part-time middle school teacher. She dreams of one day splitting her time between Chengdu, China and Bozeman, Montana, while wrangling a busy family life. For now, international living remains more of a fantasy than a plan. Learn more at www.dianahongcha.com.

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