The Winners< strong> is the third and final book in the Beartown series It follows the residents of Beartown as they grapple with the aftermath of a tragedy that has torn their community apart < p> Two years have passed since the events of Beartown and the town is still reeling Maya Andersson the young woman who was the victim of sexual assault has left town to pursue a career in hockey Benji Ovich the boy who was accused of the assault has been ostracized by the community And Peter Andersson Maya s father and the coach of the Beartown hockey team is struggling to keep the team together < p> When Beartown is chosen to host the national junior hockey championships the town is given a chance to heal But as the tournament draws closer old tensions resurface and new rivalries are born And when the pressure becomes too much someone is bound to snap < p> The Winners is a powerful and moving novel about the cost of winning the importance of forgiveness and the power of hope It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it < p> Here are some additional details about the book:< p>