Owen’s real name was Sam Lerner, and he was the son of a notorious mobster, Abe Lerner, who ran a crime syndicate in Seattle. Abe was abusive and violent, and he forced Sam to participate in his illegal activities. Sam hated his father and his life, and he dreamed of escaping. He found his chance when he met a girl named Sophie, who was also a victim of Abe’s crimes. Sophie was a hacker, and she helped Sam create a new identity and fake documents. They planned to run away together, but Abe found out and killed Sophie. Sam managed to flee, but he never forgot Sophie or his past.
Sam changed his name to Owen Michaels, and he moved to Austin, Texas, where he studied mathematics and computer science. He met Bailey’s mother, Natalie, who was a singer and songwriter. They fell in love and had Bailey, but Natalie died in a car accident when Bailey was three years old. Owen was devastated, and he devoted himself to raising Bailey and working as a software engineer. He eventually moved to New York City, where he met Hannah, who was a furniture designer. They fell in love and got married, and they moved to Sausalito, California, where they lived happily until Owen’s disappearance.
Hannah and Bailey follow the trail of Owen’s past, and they encounter danger, deception, and betrayal along the way. They also discover the truth about Owen’s motives, his love, and his sacrifice. They also bond with each other, and they learn to trust and forgive. They realize that Owen was not a perfect man, but he was a good man, who loved them and tried to protect them. They also realize that they are a family, and they have each other.
The novel ends with Hannah and Bailey finding Owen in New York City, where he is hiding from Max and his hitman. They reunite with him, and they tell him that they love him and they forgive him. They also tell him that they have the USB drive with the evidence, and they are ready to help him expose Max and clear his name. Owen is overjoyed, and he hugs them. He tells them that they are the best thing that ever happened to him, and he apologizes for everything. He also tells them that he has one more thing to tell them, but before he can say it, he is shot by the hitman, who followed them. Owen dies in Hannah’s arms, leaving behind his last words: “I love you”.
Pros and Cons
The novel has many strengths and weaknesses, depending on the reader’s preferences and expectations. Here are some of the pros and cons of the novel:
