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Dawn, Sasha
3 Reviews
(3)
YA
Despite being up to his neck in responsibility--taking care of his two sisters and fending off an abusive stepfather--Josh instantly falls for mysterious newcomer Chatham Claiborne. Chatham's past is murky, and she may have a connection to a local kidnapping twelve years ago. The immediate threat from Josh's stepfather keeps tension running high as readers try to untangle the twisted clues to the central mystery.
Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay
(3)
YA
It's been ten years since Sami's mother disappeared; her father was once the main suspect, but Sami has never believed he's guilty. Now, a new case with parallels to Sami's mother's disappearance reopens the investigation--and old suspicions toward her father. Sami must balance hope and dread, reality and fantasy as she mounts her own investigation in this suspenseful, emotional thriller.
Reviewer: Norah Piehl
(3)
YA
Calliope has suffered from graphomania, an overwhelming compulsion to write, ever since her abusive father and a girl from his parish went missing. The words frighten her, but Callie struggles to unlock their meaning, as several lives--including her own--hang in the balance. Callie is a sympathetic protagonist, and her painful journey to understanding is gripping.
Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer
3 reviews
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