A cleverly composed literary thriller with a fast pace and an exciting love story with a happy ending. The 16-year-old Assaf did not imagine his summer job would be this thrilling: a stray dog pulls him along on a leash through the entire city of Jerusalem. He is tasked with finding the person from whom the animal has escaped. The dog leads the shy boy to various people, and Assaf gradually learns more about the dog's owner, the 16-year-old Tamar. Assaf is both fascinated and disturbed. Why has Tamar burned all her bridges to her former life? What dark dealings is she involved in? Assaf feels increasingly drawn to the girl, and it is no longer just about returning the dog. With every obstacle he must overcome in his search, Assaf's strength and determination grow.