Used book – An Utter Stranger, Debra Salonen, Muriel Valenta

Feeling a gaze on him, Cole looked up and saw, across the street, an unknown young woman watching him intently. In her arms, she carried a small child as fair-haired as she was dark-haired. Who was this complete stranger, and why was she studying him so closely? The answer wasn't long in coming. For the young woman was already crossing the street to stand before Cole and, without preamble, reveal the reason for her presence: "My sister is between life and death," she said. "Joey, her son whom you see here, risks becoming an orphan if I don't find his father. And, if I am to believe my sister's diary, his father could well be you..."