THE SILENCE OF MURDER

Seventeen-year-old Hope Long's life revolves around her brother Jeremy, who hasn't spoken a word in twelve years. So whenJeremy is accused of killing the town's beloved baseball coach, Hope's world begins to unravel. Their lawyer instructs Hope to convince the jury that Jeremy is insane, but all her life, Hope has known that Jeremy's just different. As she works to prove his innocence - joined by her best friend T.J. and the sheriff's son, Chase Wells _ 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.

Nominated for:
ALA 2013 Best Fiction for Young Adults