The guilt we carry : a novel
(Book)

Since the tragic accident that brutally ended her childhood, Alice O'Farrell has been haunted by her past. Unable to bear the guilt of negligence that led to the death of her younger brother, fifteen-year-old Alice runs away from home. She lives on the streets, makes one bad decision after another, and drowns her guilt in alcohol. But everything changes when she stumbles upon a startling scene: a dead drug dealer and a duffel bag full of ninety-one thousand dollars in cash. Recognizing this as an opportunity for a fresh start, Alice takes the money and runs. However, she soon finds herself fleeing from more than her own past: the dead dealer's drug supplier wants his money back and will destroy her to get it.

A tragic accident brutally ended her childhood, and left Alice O'Farrell haunted by her past: the guilt of negligence that led to the death of her younger brother. At fifteen, Alice runs away from home. She lives on the streets, makes one bad decision after another, and drowns her guilt in alcohol. Everything changes when she stumbles upon a dead drug dealer-- and a duffel bag full of ninety-one thousand dollars in cash. Grabbing this opportunity for a fresh start, Alice takes the money and runs. But the dead dealer's drug supplier wants his money back-- and will destroy her to get it. -- adapted from jacket