Never Turn Back : Crooked Lane Books : 9781643855370 : 1643855379 : 08 Oct 2020 : Ethan Faulkner is a precocious child with a brilliant but troublesome sister, a war vet for a father and a weary mother. One night, a young woman rings their doorbell, desperate to hide from two men who are pursuing her when one barges in after her. The struggle leaves both of Ethan's parents dead. Years later, Ethan has a successful career and a budding relationship with Marisa. But he hasn't quite followed through on his promise to dying father - take care of his sister. But it seems to be the only thing Marisa is interested in discussing. When Ethan attempts to break it off, Marisa's reaction threatens to shatter the life that Ethan has carefully constructed.