A thrilling adventure story about a Canadian family in Vientiane, Laos when the communists takeover in 1975. With their American friend Nat gone, two teenagers, Anna and Harry Porter, think they are in for a long, dull summer. But before they know it they are involved in a breathtaking and dangerous mission to save a Lao family and help them escape across the Mekong River to Thailand and freedom. 

Jennifer Cook was born and educated in England and immigrated to Canada in 1967. She has lived and worked in many different countries. She now lives in Ottawa, Ontario.

www.jennifercook.ca