Books like Secret, Silent Screams by Joan Lowery Nixon
When Barry, a close friend of a high‑school senior, dies, everyone assumes suicide. But the teen is convinced Barry was murdered. Determined to prove it, she plunges herself into danger and investigation, forcing her to navigate the murky lines between grief, suspicion and the harsh realities of teenage life. The tale blends mystery with psychological tension, capturing the stakes of a young person fighting for justice.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Joan Lowery Nixon
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