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Seventeen-year-old Riley's father has been on death row since being convicted of several murders when she was little. Riley has always believed him to be innocent, but when he unexpectedly confesses his guilt to her, her frustration and skepticism spur her to uncover the truth. While this mystery is somewhat convoluted and predictable, it offers readers a compelling premise.