Fiona McPhillips captures the claustrophobic nuance of teenage loyalties, lies and privilege on every page. A twisting, turning dive into a web of long-buried secrets, When We Were Silent marks Fiona McPhillips as one to watch * Jane Harper, New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of EXILES *
Suspenseful and beautifully written, this novel perfectly captures teenage intensity and anguish * The Guardian *
Secrets involving sexual abuse at an elite private school. Excruciating suspense. Well-written. Made me think of serial abuser/rapist Larry Nassar. * Stephen King *
I love a great literary psychological drama. I devoured Fiona McPhillips's debut, a lovechild of Tana French and Patricia Highsmith, but also totally original. Absolutely brilliant! * John Boyne, bestselling author of THE HEART'S INVISIBLE FURIES *
Tense and unsettling * New York Times *
A stunning debut - beautifully written, tender and poignant, but pulls no punches. A powerful, unforgettable read * Andrea Mara, bestselling author of NO ONE SAW A THING *
A complex story of power, abuse and secrets * Irish Times *
With a dark and poetic pen, Fiona McPhillips snakes through the waters of a tony private school, peeling away secrets in tiny waves until they crash into a powerful ending. This book absolutely nails what it feels like to be young, female, powerless, and dead set on redemption. A wonderful, relevant, and beautifully written debut. * Julia Heaberlin, bestselling author of WE ARE ALL THE SAME IN THE DARK *
Angry, accomplished . . . arresting * The Times *
Taut, compelling, powerful and devastatingly relevant. A sensational debut * Louise O'Neill, bestselling author of IDOL *