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Larkin and Reagan have always been at odds, competing for everything.

Larkin lost two years of her life to post-concussion syndrome. As she stands at the beginning of her new life, she wonders if she’s even the same person she once was. Abandoned by friends when she was injured, she takes her first step toward her future: alone. Was it a mistake for her to go back to school for her senior year? Will they laugh at her panic attacks? Will they notice she isn’t eating? Will she even make it through the first day?

Beautiful, tough, popular . . . cunning, Reagan puts on a good show. No one notices the pain she holds deep within and she prefers it that way. Her life is nothing, just like her mother says, but it looks perfect. When Larkin went down, Reagan stepped into her shoes. Two years later, Reagan has her senior year all planned out. One perfect year leading to the day she can finally escape her mother’s grasp and leave for college. Her nightmare over. Or is it?

When Reagan and Larkin find themselves face to face on the first day of their senior year, lightning strikes.

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Abigail Wild dwells inside her dreams where creativity thrives. As a child, she focused on visual arts, but after twenty years as a graphic designer, all the stories she held captured in her mind clamored to be set free. She put down her tablet and picked up the pen. She went back to school, earning an MFA in creative writing, and began her new life's work: writing the stories of her heart. Today, Abigail is a novelist, writing coach, editor, competition judge, and writing teacher. She particularly enjoys working with emergent writers, often giving them the same pep talks she received years ago. She lives in central Pennsylvania with her husband, three children, and three budgies. The budgies, named Pablo, Prissy, and Lily, tend to make a racket while Abigail is trying to write, but she is not deterred!

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The Art of Drowning 

By Abigail Wild

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Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews

First, I want to thank Abigail Wild and Cable Creek Publishing for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review. 

WOW!! Author Abigail Wild’s The Art of Drowning is an intense and powerful read that educates us on some very important topics. Abigail’s book is geared towards young adults. However, I feel like this is a must read for all parents and caregivers who have children.

This book would have never happened if it weren't for Erica Wright. Abigail is thankful for her help, suggestions and patience. 

This book is dedicated to the memory of Scott Leith who was an inspiration throughout Abigail’s MFA experiences. She will always remember you. 

Oh the drama in this book was off the charts! It made me thankful I am not in high school anymore! 

The Art of Drowning is a very educational read as Abigail addresses eating disorders, post-concussion syndrome, anxiety, bullying, etc. She also includes some websites in the back of the book that coincide with topics in this novel. 

My heart totally went out to Larkin who faced a lot of challenges when returning back to school from her illness. Abigail wrote her storyline with a lot of heart and compassion. 

Out of all the characters in the book Reagan got on my nerves the most!! She only thought about herself and nobody else!