Publisher's Synopsis
The sequel to The Dancer. Steps From The Dark. Alex's coming of age story continues with much excitement, anxiety, confusion and joy. After returning to her family in Kentucky, Alex realizes that she must try and help fix her family situation before it becomes dangerous. Time and time again she tries to help but nothing seems to work. Alex turns to the beautiful, gracious, ethereal movements of Irish dancing to help calm her mind and forget. And she falls in love with the artform.A trip back to Cleveland gives Alex the chance to see things in a new light. A chance encounter and some encouraging words from Irish Dancing Superstar Kal McGettigan gives her an idea. Alex returns to Kentucky and finds an Irish dance teacher and with one final push tries to fit all the pieces of the puzzle together. Soon she finds herself and her little brother Lucas back in Cleveland. But a new beginning must come at a price.How long will their new found safety last? What will Alex do now that she has found a strong friendship and makes great progress competing in Irish dancing? And what is Kal McGettigan's big secret that he wants to reveal at the next major dance competition? A teen/Young Adult novel of passion, friendship, fear and excitement.
