Here it is, the official press release for The Getaway.  I can’t wait to share it with all of you! 

Bill Heaton returns with his electrifying second novel, The Getaway — a tense, emotional thriller published by Ridgeway Press.

Blending the relentless momentum of a suspense novel with the raw emotion of a family drama, The Getaway tells the gripping story of Sloane Sinclair, a successful writer struggling to balance career and motherhood. When her daughter wins a contest to visit Dreamscape Park—the largest and most elaborate theme park in the world—Sloane reluctantly agrees to a family trip. But their vacation spirals into a nightmare when her daughter Violet is kidnapped amidst the crowds.

As Sloane and her husband Alex race to follow cryptic clues left by the abductor, they’re forced to navigate a surreal, high-tech wonderland where danger hides behind every smiling mascot. With the authorities warned to stay out of it, the couple must rely on instinct, determination, and each other to survive the park—and bring their daughter home.

The Getaway will be available October 7, 2025 in paperback and eBook formats through major retailers and independent bookstores. Pre-orders are available now at ridgewaypress.com and billheaton.com