Long road aheadUpdated at Oct 28, 2026, 10:23
At thirty-four, Mallory never imagined she’d be a widow, raising three children alone.After her husband’s unexpected death, she’s left drowning in grief, mounting bills, and the overwhelming responsibility of holding her family together. With life insurance money running out and a wrongful death lawsuit she’s not emotionally prepared to fight, Mallory makes the hardest decision of her life.She’s leaving Missouri behind.With her three children, and the family dog, Mallory heads toward Washington State, hoping to give them the fresh start they desperately need.But somewhere along Interstate 80, in the dead of January, a wrong turn changes everything. Miles from help, Mallory must find a way to keep her children alive.Battling brutal winter conditions, unimaginable fear, and a predator determined to hunt them, Mallory must discover a strength she thought she’d lost forever.Losing her husband nearly destroyed her. Losing her children isn’t an option.