19

 "19" is a gripping dual-POV narrative following the life of Jessica, a mixed-race girl who, at just eleven years old, is recruited into an enigmatic underground intelligence organization known as The Agency. Amidst the challenges of navigating a new school and the complexities of her changing family dynamics, Jessica finds solace and purpose in a secret world of spies. Here, she learns that her perceived invisibility is her greatest asset.

As Jessica evolves into an exceptional secret agent, the story unfolds with both entertainment and poignant moments, delving into the highs and lows of her journey until her tragic demise. Revealed through the forbidden journals Jessica left behind, her husband Chris embarks on an unexpected quest for truth. Teaming up with unlikely allies within The Agency, Chris uncovers startling revelations about Jessica's untimely death, revealing that even within the seemingly impenetrable walls of The Agency, danger lurks.

This young adult novel, with a touch of sci-fi intrigue, spans 70,000 words and serves as a poignant exploration of the inevitable truth: no one can remain invisible forever.