First published 2006
Orphaned teen April finds solace in the secluded home of a kind old woman and her deaf granddaughter Echo. But when a dangerous couple blows into town, they plot to exploit April's special bond with Echo for their own nefarious ends. Now, April must find the courage to protect her one true friend, even as her own safety hangs in the balance.
Genres: suspense, mystery, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Northern California
515 pages · Hardcover · Thorndike Pr
Content warnings: abuse, violence