RALEIGH, N.C. - s4story -- Regal House Publishing announces its new publication Gone Before You Knew Me by Renate Wildermuth. Renate Wildermuth sometimes writes fiction under the name Adria Townsend because it's easier to pronounce. She freelances for newspapers, magazines, and public radio. She lives in south-central Pennsylvania, and the Adirondacks in upstate New York with her husband and two children.

About Gone Before You Knew Me
Told through a series of redacted confessions recorded by a secret agency, this is the story of Talya—a girl who's equal parts Katniss Everdeen and Harriet the Spy. Sharp-eyed and fiercely independent, she navigates crushes, cliques, bullies, and conspiracies, all while proving one undeniable truth—high school is pure torture. Having lost her parents and her memory, Talya's only goal is to survive senior year. When Axel walks into her English class, she's convinced he's a spy who holds the key to her past and can save her from a sinister plot. After she stumbles upon a real conspiracy, Axel reluctantly gives her the tools to protect herself. But Talya has secrets of her own—she won't admit the real reason she's drawn to the enigmatic, attractive new student. When the homecoming football game explodes into an international crisis, Talya discovers she's not just at risk—she may be the biggest threat of all.

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Praise for Gone Before You Knew Me
"Gone Before You Knew Me is a great any-age novel. The tone is fast and smart. Wildermuth is an author with the skill to weave tiny, telling moments into a riveting story of school corridors and spy rings."
—Brendan Foley, best-selling author and creator of Sherlock & Daughter

"A mysterious opening, an exciting ending and a whole lot of smart writing in between...a terrific read."
—Ken Jaworowski, Edgar-nominated author of Small Town Sins

"With delightful doses of clever humor, perceptive insights, and the perfect pinch of romance, Gone Before You Knew Me is an absolutely winning read from first sentence to last."
—Neil Connelly, author of Into the Hurricane

"Gone Before You Knew Me is a gripping tale of survival and grit. Fans of Alex Rider and The Hunger Games will find Talya a compelling character."
—Nev March, award-winning author of Murder in Old Bombay

Publication Details
Paperback: 188 pages

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ISBN: 9781646036844
US $18.95 / CAN $25.95
Epub/Mobipocket
ISBN: 9781646036851
US $9.99 / CAN $13.99

Available at bookstores, online retailers, and direct at the publisher's storefront (https://regal-house-publishing.mybigcommerce.com/).

Distribution:
Independent Publishers Group
814 N. Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60610
P: (800) 888-4741
F: (312) 337-5985
distribution@ipgbook.com

For review copies contact or other inquiries:
Regal House Publishing
806 Oberlin Rd #12094
Raleigh, NC 27605, USA
info@regalhousepublishing.com

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