The Silence of Murder, Dandi Daley Mackall
The Silence of Murder, Dandi Daley Mackall
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The Silence of Murder

Author: Dandi Daley Mackall

Narrator: Emily Rankin

Unabridged: 9 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/09/2012

Synopsis

Seventeen-year-old Hope Long's life revolves around her brother Jeremy.  So when Jeremy is accused of killing the town's beloved baseball coach, Hope's world begins to unravel. Everyone is convinced Jeremy did it, and since he hasn't spoken a word in 9 years, he's unable to defend himself.  Their lawyer instructs Hope to convince the jury that Jeremy is insane, but all her life Hope has known that Jeremy's just different than other people—better, even. As she works to prove his innocence—joined by her best friend T.J. and the sheriff's son, Chase—Hope uncovers secrets about the murder, the townspeople, her family, and herself. She knows her brother isn't the murderer.  But as she comes closer to the truth, she's terrified to find out who is.

About The Author

DANDI DALEY MACKALL has written many books for children and adults. She has held a humorist column and served as freelance editor, has hosted over 200 radio phone-in programs, and has made dozens of appearances on TV. Dandi conducts writing assemblies and workshops across the U.S. and keynotes at conferences and young author events. She writes from rural Ohio with her husband, three children, and their horses, dogs, and cats. Visit her at DandiBooks.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sharon

This one was definitely a page turner. I was surprised as heck by who the killer ended up being. I was torn between who I thought it was. At the end of every chapter I kept changing my mind. The love Hope had for her brother Jeremy was amazing. It was so heartwarming that no matter what she never ga......more

Goodreads review by Kav

I was seriously gobsmacked by this novel. I stayed up until two a.m. to finish because it was so enthralling. The entire story unfolds through the eyes of Hope and is told in first person point of view. Not always my favourite POV, but it really works when it comes to YA fiction. And Hope is such an......more

Goodreads review by Melissa

Jeremy Long had been arrested for murdering Coach Johnson with his bat. Hope had a feeling that he didn't do it ,so she begins to investiage who really did it. Hope came to his defense in the court many times. They had several courts to see if Jeremy is guilty or not. Hope was the only one who knows......more

Goodreads review by Mira

I had to read this book for a class, but I’m really glad that I read it. I’m not normally into mysteries, but I really enjoyed this one. I thought that certain things were practically obvious, and I saw a lot of things coming, but I had expected that from a YA Lit mystery. Regardless, it was still a......more

Goodreads review by Tonya

Okay suspense read, nothing special This book was a quick, easy read. The characters were basic and the story was somewhat predictable. Not much of a twist.......more

Awards

  • Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Young Adult Novel
  • Washington Evergreen Young Adult Book Award
  • Young Adult Services Division, School Library Journal Author Award
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