The Weight of Silence
$55.75
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
28 July 2009
Summary
Masterfully written and beautifully told, Heather Gudenkauf’s debut is a stunning novel of family devotion, honesty and regret that will linger long after the last page is turned. It happens quietly one August morning. As dawn’s shimmering light drenches the humid Iowa air, two families awaken to find their little girls have gone missing in the night. Seven-year-old Calli Clark is sweet, gentle, a dreamer who suffers from selective mutism brought on by a tragedy that pulled her deep into sile…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780778327400 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 077832740X |
| Author: | Heather Gudenkauf |
| Publisher: | Mira Books |
| Imprint: | Mira Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 28 July 2009 |
| Weight: | 331g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 142mm x 25mm |
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Critics Review
“Beautifully written, compassionately told, and relentlessly suspenseful.”
-New York Times bestselling author Diane Chamberlain on The Weight of Silence
“Deeply moving and exquisitely lyrical, this is a powerhouse of a debut novel.”-New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen on The Weight of Silence
“Gudenkauf…keep[s] the tension high and the reader glued to the pages.”-Publishers Weekly on One Breath Away
“Gudenkauf’s scintillating second suspense novel…slowly and expertly reveals the truth in a tale so chillingly real, it could have come from the latest headlines.”-Publishers Weekly on These Things Hidden, starred review
“I have burns on my fingers from turning the pages too fast. Don’t miss it. This is her best yet!”-New York Times bestselling author Lesley Kagen on One Breath Away
“One Breath Away takes the reader on an electrifying ride that is, by the end, both terrifying and satisfying. I dare you to forget it.”- New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Flock
“The Weight of Silence is a tense and profoundly emotional story of a parent’s worst nightmare, told with compassion and honesty. Heather Gudenkauf skillfully weaves an explosive tale of suspense and ultimately, the healing power of love.”- #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs
About The Author
Heather Gudenkauf
Heather Gudenkauf graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in elementary education and for the past sixteen years has worked with elementary children. Currently, along with writing, Heather is an Instructional Coach, an educator who provides teachers with curricular, student, and professional development support. Heather lives in Dubuque, Iowa with her husband and children. In her free time Heather enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and running.
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