The Girl in the Wall by Daphne Benedis-Grab

Once I started, I could hardly put them down. Each girl has her own voice and you can easily distinguish them both. 'In so many books, when the author tries to tell the story in alternating voices it can quickly become confusing. I recommend The Girl in the Wall to readers addicted to fast-paced storytelling and action. Budding young romance adds an extra touch to the already thriving story line, and the will to survive makes this an inspiring read. 'Quickly paced and without a dull moment, Benedis-Grab manages to write a disturbing, yet entertaining, novel that will entrance future readers. Readers will find this mystery satisfying.' - School Library Journal

this compelling narrative includes a touch of romance. The action and high stakes should keep readers engaged.' - Publishers Weekly Benedis-Grab alternates between the two girls' perspectives nearly every chapter ends with a cliffhanger, keeping tension high. 'Two high school seniors re-evaluate their failed friendship under dangerous circumstances. As the industrial terrorist plot unravels and the death toll climbs, Ariel and Sera must recall the sisterhood that once sustained them as they try to save themselves and each other on the longest night of their lives. Only Sera, who forges an unlikely alliance with Hudson Winters, knows where her friend could be. Ariel escapes into the hidden tunnels in the family mansion, where she and Sera played as children. As the entire party is taken hostage, the girls are forced apart. Only moments after the concert begins and the lights go down, thugs open fire on parents and schoolmates alike, in a plot against Ariel's father that quickly spins out of control. They have no idea just how right they are. Thrown together, Ariel and Sera can agree on one thing: this could be one very long night. Sera has been the school pariah since she betrayed Ariel, and she now avoids Ariel and their former friends. The only person who's dreading the party is Sera, Ariel's former best friend, whose father is forcing her to go. Named by Huffington Post Books as a Top 10 Book For Kids Who Hate ReadingĪriel's birthday weekend looks to be the event of the season, with a private concert by rock star Hudson Winters on the grounds of her family's east coast estate, and all of Ariel's elite prep school friends in attendance.

The Girl in the Wall by Daphne Benedis-Grab