*VOYA ("Perfect 10" 5Q/5P)
"One of literature's most despicable mothers." - Publishers Weekly
"Werlin tackles the topic of child abuse with grace and insight . . . Teens will empathize with these siblings and the secrets they keep in this psychological horror story." - School Library Journal, starred review
"Werlin reinforces her reputation as a master of the YA thriller, pulling off a brilliant departure in this dark but hopeful tale, with pacing and suspense guaranteed to leave readers breathlessly turning the pages." - Booklist, starred review
Acclaimed author Nancy Werlin (www.nancywerlin.com) was a National Book Award Finalist and an L.A. Times Book Prize Finalist for The Rules of Survival and winner of the Edgar Award for The Killer's Cousin. She lives in Melrose, Massachusetts.
One of [Werlin]'s most deliciously harrowing works.
--VOYA
Edgar Award-winner Werlin delivers another suspense-filled thriller that is sure to spark discussion.
--Horn Book