In an Instant A novel By Suzanne Redfearn
In Suzanne Redfearn's In an Instant, sixteen-year-old Finn Miller's life ends abruptly in a catastrophic car accident that sends her and ten others tumbling down a mountain. Caught between life and death, Finn watches helplessly as her loved ones grapple with survival and the painful aftermath. The survivors face impossible choices, resulting in deep grief and regret. Finn's father, Jack, is consumed by vengeance against the one person he blames; her best friend, Mo, relentlessly seeks the truth as their survival story is altered; her sister Chloe senses Finn’s lingering presence and longs to join her; and her mother, Ann, who saved the others, is tormented by her decisions.
As Finn remains tethered to her family, she witnesses their struggles and the impact of their choices. Her journey explores themes of love, family, and resilience, culminating in a heartrending yet redemptive tale of carrying on when it seems impossible. In an Instant is a powerful narrative about the enduring bonds of family and the strength to move forward amidst overwhelming loss.