In the explosive conclusion to the Les Étrangers series, Sam finally uncovers the secrets of his past, with dramatic consequences.Back in Toulouse as the town gears up for les fêtes, Sam and his friends try to make sense of their frightening encounter at La Cassole. But before they can act on the information they've uncovered, their lives are again thrown into jeopardy.With his friends' lives in the balance, Sam must get to the heart of the mystery surrounding his background, no matter the personal cost.Who is so desperate to keep Sam's true identity concealed? To what lengths will they go to stop Sam finally finding the truth? Will his efforts save the lives of his friends? Or should he let sleeping dogs lie?Conceived for, and with input from, GCSE French students, the Les Étrangersseries brings the GCSE topic areas to life through an engaging and exciting mystery in one of the most beautiful locations in France. Thanks to its parallel texts which guarantee 100% comprehensible input at all times; the repetition of key language items; the judicious use of cognates and choice of high-frequency vocabulary drawn from the 2,500 most frequent French words, this book is ideal for learners in the A2-B1 proficiency band.