She’s missing. Wildfires rage. A pandemic soars. Secrets burn hotter.

In a world teetering on the brink, where climate change fuels devastating wildfires and a global pandemic casts a long shadow, The Vulnerable plunges into the heart of interconnected lives, revealing a tapestry of secrets and suspense.

At its center is Dan DeCosta, whose life unravels when he becomes entangled in a web of deceit and violence. He should have known better than to fall for Robin O'Rourke – the missing ginger-haired beauty with a troubled past. Their fragile connection is disrupted by a dangerous ex-lover who relentlessly stalks Robin, thrusting Dan into a terrifying ordeal with the law, financial ruin, and fighting for his life.

Dan's father, Dick DeCosta, a renowned author and climate activist targeted by menacing extremist groups, had relocated to Florida to escape the violence. But Dick is forced to return to Boston, embarking on a frantic race against time to rescue his son. His already turbulent life, further complicated by his wife's sudden and critical illness, forces Dick to navigate the treacherous waters of family loyalties and buried secrets.

Meanwhile, Dan's sister, Sam, grapples with the shocking revelations of her family's past while fleeing raging wildfires threatening to consume everything she holds dear. And the sleuthing, Dr. Meghan McCormack, a philandering physical therapist with hidden desires and connections to the DeCosta family, discovers their secrets, and her motives remain deeply ambiguous.

As the lives of these characters intertwine, The Vulnerable explores themes of love, loss, and betrayal against a backdrop of global crisis. From the snow-packed streets of Massachusetts and the burning landscapes of California to the sun-drenched shores of Florida, a relentless pursuit of justice and survival unfolds. Long-held family secrets threaten to erupt, testing the limits of loyalty and love. Can these vulnerable individuals find strength in their connections and overcome the devastating forces that threaten to tear them apart? Will they survive the escalating threats, both personal and global? The answers lie within the pages of this gripping and unforgettable thriller.