Stolen Voices

In a city ruled by silence, can one voice make a difference? Fifteen-year-old Miri discovers her inner strength despite the restrictions of a rigid, post-apocalyptic society. This smart sci-fi novel for young readers explores conformity, self-expression, and caste systems. (Available this October)

(ages 10 - 13) Life in Noveskina is designed to be harmonious and conflict-free. But Miri, daughter of two of the city's Important Officials, faces a shameful dilemma. She has matured with no clear Talent and thus faces life among the lower-classes. As Miri is confronted with the dark secrets of Noveskina, the quiet peace of her once-perfect world reveals itself as something infinitely more sinister.