A question of courage
By: Megan Magill
Series: [Jess Maddocks series]
Publisher: Regal Crest
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Nederland, Texas
Language: eng
Number of pages: 201
ISBN-13: 9781935053248
Subjects: Lesbians; Fiction; Eating disorders in women
Description: "With some things, the important things, it doesn't matter how far you go, you still have to face them. Jess is stuck. Her half-hearted attempts to deal with her body issues have failed and all relationships fail with it. Just as frustration threatens to overwhelm her, an escape route appears in the form of her brother's plea for help. Nick works at a children's activity centre and comes to her with tales of sinister goings-on. Although Jess is not convinced, she appects a residental job as the temporary archery instructor, hoping the change of scenery might offer her some relief. She settles into camp life quickly but soon realizes her problems have gone with her. Now though, there's more to worry about. Evidence proves Nick is under surveillance, meanwhile, the unexpected disappearances of camp residents continue. Just as Jess needs all the allies she can get, she is forced to question her decision to trust her Texan cabin-mate. As the events at camp become increasingly dangerous, Jess's eating disorder spirals to crisis level, Under pressure from multiple directions Jess can feel herself cracking. Escape is no longer an option, At a time of emotional weakness, she must find the strengtht o battle her internal demons as well as those in human form."--Back cover.