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Book Review of Hush

Hush
Hush
Author: Mark Nykanen
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Hardcover
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Art therapist Celia Griswold works at a center for severly emotionally disturbed children in rural Oregon, encouraging them to express their feelings through drawing. When 7 year old Davy Boyce, an "elective" mute, is brought in by his strange, threatening stepfather, Chet, Celia senses that something is very wrong with the boy-his behavior is violent and his drawings suggest abuse. She tries to communicate her concerns to Chet, but she finds herself suddenly fearful. What starts as a simple puzzle in an ordinary woman's life becomes a harrowing cat-and-mouse game. As Chet realizes that Davy's drawings may reveal more truth than is acceptable, he begins to stalk Celia.