An excerpt from the novel…
Devon opens her dark eyes, looks at him.
The man gently pulls her hands away from her head. "That's a girl." Then he cups Devon's face in his hands. They're big, strong hands. He leans closer. His eyes are intense, reaching deep into hers. "Okay, now, listen to me. Calm down and listen. Can you do that for me?"
His voice is steady. Soothing. Like the rain. Devon feels a wave of heat wash over her body. She closes her eyes again, then opens them. Everything's outlined in silvery white. Hyper bright.
"This is important, okay? Concentrate on what I'm saying to you ..."
Devon tries to do what he said, tries to concentrate, but she can feel herself slipping under, losing him. Metallic flecks flurry around the corners of her vision, closing in. She hears her mom, shrill and sharp, still screaming ... something about reports. About a boss.
"'You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say or do may be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney ...'"
The man's words flow over her. She feels apart from it all - his words, her mom's hysteria, her pounding heart. She watches his lips move. His nice, white teeth. She breathes in and out ...
And her world goes black.
"Powerful book...Im a middle school library media specialist and I think each teen should read this..."
Lauri
"This book was amazing! At first I couldnt understand why Devon did such a thing, and then as the story progressed and gave more insight I understood why. I must say her choice in the last chapter of the book surprised me, but I see why she chose that ending. Overall, phenomenal peice of literature, hoping to see more and read more from Amy Efaw. "
Melissa, a
"I love this book! I have to do a Play Bill for a report on it. Im struggling with coming up withactors to be the characters. And i have to make up a new name for it. I was thinking something along the lines of "Dangerous Haven" because there is a program and a law that is named Safe Haven. Amy Efaws website has more info about it if you want to read about it. Its very interesting. I have a friend that is the same age as Devon in the book, 15, and she is preganant. She is really struggling but she has her friends behind her 110%. Anyways, I really like this book. Great details. And the end is so amazing!!!! I give the book a 10! =)"
Dena