Katherine Tarbox Boeken

At 13, Katie met 'Mark' online, who claimed to be a 23-year-old college student. Their relationship deepened over phone calls, with Mark providing emotional support. When they finally met during a swim competition, she discovered he was actually Frank, a 41-year-old paedophile. This revelation led to a nightmare of shame and isolation for Katie.

The story follows thirteen-year-old Katherine Tarbox, a talented student and swimmer who longs for connection amidst her lonely upbringing. She finds solace in an online chat with "Mark," a twenty-three-year-old who offers her the attention she craves. However, their planned meeting during a swim competition in Texas reveals a shocking truth about her cyber companion, exposing the dangers of online relationships and the vulnerability of youth.