Silent Sister

Gr 9 Up–Capping the tail end of a school sponsored week known as Senior Sabbatical, Grace is discovered on the side of the road, rain soaked, covered in blood, and disoriented. In the hospital, the overhead television plays silently, showing Grace’s picture alongside her sister Maddy, who Grace discovers is missing. Nothing helps her remember how she got there or where Maddy could be. No one knows what to think: were Maddy and Grace attacked? Whose blood is on Grace’s hands, and why is she so bruised? As the hours go by and there is little to discover, Grace tries harder to remember. Arriving home from the hospital a few days later, Grace is confronted by a detective who is certain that while Grace cannot remember anything from the week, she is hiding things, too. This novel is told in alternating chapters from Maddy’s perspective and time line leading up to the day when Grace is found, and Grace’s thoughts and actions as she tries to piece together what happened and her role in it. It is part thriller, part mystery, part love story, and a deep dive into the psychology of memory, family, friendships, and the power of sisterhood. Grace’s search for the truth will keep readers on the edge of their seats all the way to the surprising end, breaking their hearts and giving them hope in the power of love, family, and friends.