Duke Austin is a high school jock and class clown, but there’s more to him than his charm and good looks…

Duke is intelligent, kind, and devoted to the people he cares about even when the going gets tough. But his loyalty to his best friend, Jessie Kasper, pushes his limits and is about to be put to the ultimate test.

When the town is shaken by the attempted murder of Dr. Kline, every clue points to Jessie as the culprit…

The investigators, Jessie’s friends, and even Jessie’s own father believe he’s guilty. Duke, however, doesn’t buy it. While the authorities hunt for Jessie, Duke and his girlfriend Lily Thompson set out to prove his innocence.

As the clues add up, Duke and Lily discover the disgusting truth…

Dr. Kline has been hiding something, and they’re shocked to learn the manhunt is really a rescue mission. Jessie is in trouble, along with his supposed victim, and Duke and Lily must defy the odds and the authorities—and risk their own lives—to rescue them.

No matter the outcome, it’s worth it, because it doesn’t take blood to make family.

Duke Austin is willing to sacrifice everything to ensure his friends’ safety…but is he too late?