Made of More — Ben Muse

Made of More is the sequel to Arnco and the second book in The Write Stuff series.After signing his latest bestseller, Jake Brigham watches seventeen-year-old Hannah Vickery bolt from his booth, never dreaming their five-minute encounter would alter the course of his life, forever. Swirling in Jake's head, Hannah's words: People need saving, others need to be exposed. Will you help me? Before others die. You can write the book.In Jake's hand: a cryptic note she'd given him. During their brief conversation, he'd advised her to go to the police, but Hannah knew that was the worst option.Back home in Maple Grove, Hannah's lost two friends to drugs. She's made it her mission to discover the source, and she's dangerously close. To complicate matters, Hannah's falling for her mark, Evan Granger. She's confident his father's involved, but needs access to his study to get the proof. But at what cost?While observing the Granger property from the woods, a risky idea evolves. Hannah goes for broke, and all bets are off.Meanwhile, Jake's forgotten about the girl, and lost the note. He's heartbroken after learning a cherished college friend plans on taking her life. A trip to Oregon gives Jake a chance to say goodbye to Callie and rekindle a friendship with her sister, Sam. Mysteriously, Callie finds Hannah's note and confronts Jake with it on a beach walk. After recounting the story of their brief meeting two weeks ago, he vows to help Hannah. Will it be too late?Made of More explores the weight of promises made, the pain of personal sacrifice, and living and dying with the results.