As a young adult librarian, I already had him in my collection, then I had a chance to meet him at a librarian workshop and I was even more impressed. In this book he tackles some real issues that we all struggle with. Recommended.

Sixteen-year-old Gail is living the upper-class suburban life when she begins receiving terrifying phone calls and notes in her locker. And the calls keep coming. When she's attacked by the town's golden boy everyone refuses to take action against him and his powerful family. A frightening drama that deals with heavy teen issues and the idea of justice (or lack thereof). ( )

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I'm very sorry that we have lost this wonderful writer. Here he tackles a difficult topic with clear eyes and a sensitive touch. I had for years thought this was a horror story. It is much more down to earth than that. I was glad for the strong central character and the thoughtful way that he handled the rape itself. I hope that things have gotten better since this was written, but I'm not sure that is so. A good look at a hard subject. ( )

Deals with an important topic for all ages - guilt and shame after rape - but the delivery is too superficial. Definitely reads like a 70s / 80s young adult book. I appreciate the attempt to spotlight these crucial topics, including the fact that rapists still get away with their crime and victims are still the ones on trial, I just wish there'd been a bit more depth to certain scenes.

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Good suspense, but terrible plot and flow. ( )