Saving Silence
Age 12 +
12 September 2013Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Synopsis
It's not easy being the new kid at school. It's even harder when people want you dead.
Sam's been an outsider ever since he moved to London. A loner from the North who won't let anyone in. Former head girl and all round school-star Imogen had pretty much given up trying to befriend Sam before that night on Walthamstow high...
Details
12 September 2013288 pages
9781447217855Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Reviews
Saving Silence is not just a tautly-written thriller, though it is certainly that. It is also an exploration of self-image, public duty, trust and betrayal. Blaxhill's portrayal of teenage lifestyles is utterly convincing - she has captured the cadences of speech and the intricacies of friendships, romance and the delicate balancing act needed to stay on the right side of the law without betraying those you love.Books For Keeps
Blaxill has an enviable ability to bring [her characters] to life with vivid pen portraits.crimereview.co.uk
Excellent modern day thriller involving teens - plenty of action and excitement, plus thrills galore, and dozens of unanswered questions. Can't fault it, an excellent read.Books Monthly
With a narrative that alternates between the perspectives of Sam and Imogen, the story unfolds in all its terrifying and cautionary reality. A raw and gritty reminder that inner city life is tough for kids as well as adults.Lancashire Evening Post
