Claire Gibson’s debut novel is a riveting experience, taking you inside the hallowed halls of the United States Military Academy at West Point and beyond

Duty, Honor, Country. Every cadet who passes through West Point’s stone gates vows to live by these words. On the eve of 9/11, as Dani, Hannah, and Avery face the years ahead, they realize they’ll only survive if they do it together.

With athletic talent and a brilliant mind, Dani navigates West Point’s predominantly male environment with wit and confidence, breaking racial stereotypes and embracing new friends.

Hannah lets faith and family honor guide her. When she meets her soul mate at West Point, the future looks perfect, just as planned.

Wild child Avery doesn’t mind breaking a few rules (and hearts) along the way. But she can’t outpace her self-doubt, and the harder she tries, the further it leads her down a treacherous path.

After graduation, the world—of business, of love, and of war—awaits Dani, Hannah, and Avery beyond the gates of West Point. But as they’re pulled in different directions, will their hard-forged bond prevail or shatter?