Summary: She Waits by the Mile is a contemporary adventure-thriller blended with mystery, romance, and a touch of speculative science fiction. At its heart, the story follows Rachel Carter, a witty and sharp freelance consultant, and Kara Sullivan, a successful landscaper caught between romantic feelings for Rachel and her ex, Sam, a military engineer. he heart of Vermont's moonlit Interstate 89, Beauty on the Road begins as a thrilling road trip for friends Rachel and Kara, until a haunting hologram-a spectral woman in a blue dress-unravels their world, plunging them into a pulse-pounding conspiracy. Joined by Sam, a resolute military officer, they uncover the Niddles project, a secret weapon twisted by traitor Jacob into a gateway for the Glow, a cosmic parasite that feeds on fear and souls. What starts as a fight against espionage explodes into a chilling battle against an otherworldly horror, as the Glow's blue roses and writhing tails transform Burlington into a glowing nightmare. From the cozy refuge of Joe's Diner to Kara's cursed garden, the trio's bond is tested by a relentless entity that turns their victory into a prelude to terror, leaving readers gripped by a tale where every shadow whispers doom.As the Glow's dominion spreads, Beauty on the Road spirals into a heart-stopping saga of sacrifice and dread, connecting a chain of heroes-Clara, Jonas, Lila, Ezra, Nia, Talia, Vera, Cal, Soren, Mira, and Dax-in a desperate war against a godlike horror. Each battle, from shattering the Glow's crystalline heart to tearing its cosmic veil, reveals its eternal hunger, with Rachel, Kara, and Sam's souls trapped as its choir, their faces haunting every tail and vision. Vermont becomes a wasteland of veins and light, where the quarry's abyss pulses with a requiem that threatens the stars. This electrifying thriller hooks readers with its blend of espionage, supernatural horror, and cosmic stakes, culminating in a chilling finale where the Glow's defeat is a fleeting illusion, its whispers lingering in blue roses and a sky that never forgets, daring you to turn the page and face the abyss.