Be Careful In Malibu

Every mile of coastline holds a secret.

A routine bus ride to Malibu unravels when a man linked to a past hijacking attempt steps aboard, chaos erupts-teens scatter into Pacific Coast Highway traffic, and the driver's pursuit to bring them back becomes a journey through the fires, quakes, and wrecks that have haunted his route for years.

But what begins as a story of protection turns inward. As the miles pass, the youth begin to fear for his safety, not their own. And in their final farewell-when they urge him to "take care in Malibu"-the truth of their concern delivers a quiet, devastating turn.

At once suspenseful and deeply human, Be Careful in Malibu explores the fragile boundaries between danger and safety, compassion and illusion, home and exile.

This novel offers a haunting meditation on empathy, labor, and the unseen costs of survival.

Every act of kindness carries its own shadow.