Quiet. Fear.
An Autobiographical Novel

A novel based on true life events, bouncing back and forth between a girl’s childhood and adulthood, dealing with trauma and secrets she has been convinced must be kept between herself and another family member. Tough to read because of the content, but as a teacher and mother of children, this book......more

Lilly seems on the surface to have an idyllic life. Her faith keeps her sustained and happy, and she enjoys playing simple games in the bucolic rural Midwest. But things are not always what they seem, and that is certainly the case with Lilly. She has a whole treasure trove of disquieting secrets, a......more

"Awareness is the beginning of change, isn’t it?" Engaging, deeply disturbing, and inspiring, this biographical novel explores the experiences of a child intermittently molested by a family member over many years. Later labeled a pedophile and possibly a psychopath by Lilly’s therapist in adulthood,......more

Cynthia J. Giachino's autobiographical novel, *Quiet. Fear.*, is a poignant and gripping tale that takes the reader on an emotional rollercoaster. The author's ability to swiftly transition from her therapy sessions in 1986 back to the 1950s, where her childhood traumas lie buried, is nothing short......more

Heart breaking and disturbing.......more