John Neufeld

GAPS IN STONE WALLS --- set on Martha's Vineyard in 1870, the story of a brave deaf girl who may have been witness to a murder. Nominated for an EDGAR ALLAN POE AWARD as best juvenile mystery of the year.

A wicked man is murdered. Four people are without alibis. One of them is Merry Skiffe.

Merry is a bright, spirited, and independant young woman.  And she does have a special reason for having wanted Ned Nickerson dead, a frightening secret she keeps from everyone.

Her best friend, Simon Mayhew, tries to save Merry by leading her away from the danger that threatens her. But with rising terror, Merry realizes she may be doomed.

 

"A unique murder mystery...will catch any reader  tight."       ---The Washington Post                                                                                                        
 A "fast-paced crime story...(Merry's) anguish and fear are palpable and Neufeld shows again his wonderful gift for creating sympathetic and utterly believable characters."  
       ---School Library Journal

"An award winner."    ---Atlanta Journal

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