Illegal

Illegal is a young adult novel about Lindy, whose family has been in turmoil since her baby sister's death, with her brothers in prison and her parents having given up. When Lindy becomes entangled in an international drug ring, she finds herself trapped with no way out. She eventually receives help from Karl, a mute classmate from school, and together they attempt to escape the dangerous situation. The book addresses themes of family breakdown, teenage vulnerability to criminal activity, and unlikely alliances.