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by Dorian Box
"One of the year's best thrillers." - BestThrillers.com "Dark and gritty ... without peer in contemporary mysteries/thrillers." - Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize Semifinalist Twelve-year-old Emily Calby was a good girl from a religious family in rural Georgia. She loved softball, her little sister and looking up words to get her allowance. Then two men came and murdered her family. Somehow Emily escaped. Only the killers know she survived. On the run in a fugue, she makes an unlikely ally in a ruthless ex-gang member who takes her in. Overwhelmed by guilt for failing her family, she persuades him to train her to kill before setting out alone on a terrifying journey for justice. Nothing will stop her-not cops or creeps, not even her own splintering mind. Through it all, Emily fights to hold onto hope and the girl she once knew, kept buried deep inside. A testament to the boundless limits of love, sacrifice and the will to survive, The Hiding Girl is the first book in the Emily Calby Series. "Deeply atmospheric ... an exceptional, heart-pounding story full of raw emotion, deep-seated fear, and an undercurrent of hope and innocence." - Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize "In Emily, Author Dorian Box has created a rarity-a teenage protagonist that is at once sympathetic, vulnerable and largely fearless. ... This sharp characterization within a fast-paced work of suspense makes The Hiding Girl one of the year's most exciting series openers." - BestThrillers.com (named a 2020 Best Thriller of the Year) "The story that author Dorian Box has created for Emily Calby is nothing short of thrilling, but it's THE HIDING GIRL's masterful interplay of character, setting, and theme, along with its fast-pace and high emotional stakes that makes it a real page-turner." - IndieReader (starred review, Official Seal of Approval) "[S]tunning, captivating, heartbreaking, but also heartwarming. ... [T]he characters were so alive, believable, with heart and warmth, humor and love. ... This book is certainly on my 'best ever books' list." - NetGalley "[A] unique mix of hope, shattered innocence, pain, fear, and vulnerability ... a great, suspenseful read." - Reader's Favorite "This is a fantastic book that completely demolished my expectations. ... This novel is fast-paced and action-packed but it has a profound human element that sets it apart from other novels in its genre." - BookishFirst
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Like Emily Calby, Lisbeth Salander is a brilliant but traumatized young woman who uses her unique skills to seek justice against those who exploit the vulnerable. Both novels feature a gritty, dark atmosphere and a relentless pursuit of truth despite overwhelming odds.
This classic features a young, determined female protagonist on a quest for vengeance in a harsh world. Fans will appreciate the similar themes of loss of innocence and the formation of an unlikely bond with an older, experienced mentor figure.
by Karen Dionne
This psychological thriller mirrors the survivalist themes and the 'hiding' aspect of Emily's journey. It explores the complex relationship between a daughter and a dangerous father figure, focusing on the resilience required to escape a dark past.
Set in a harsh, unforgiving landscape, this novel follows a teenage girl forced to protect her family while navigating a dangerous criminal underworld. It shares the same gritty realism and themes of premature maturity found in Dorian Box's work.
Readers who enjoyed the mystery and psychological depth of Emily's internal struggle will be drawn to this story of trauma and silence. Both books masterfully handle the slow reveal of past events that shaped the protagonist's current reality.
While the premise differs, the focus on a young person's resilience and their perspective on a world they are just beginning to understand resonates with Emily's journey. It captures the same sense of isolation and the fight for freedom.
This legal thriller explores the intersection of family loyalty and criminal justice. Fans of the legal elements and the moral dilemmas faced by the characters in the Emily Calby series will find the pacing and tension very familiar.
by Delia Owens
This story of a young girl raising herself in isolation combines a coming-of-age narrative with a murder mystery. Like Emily, Kya is an outsider who must learn to survive on her own terms while being judged by a small-town society.
by Allen Eskens
This novel features a college student who gets pulled into a decades-old mystery while dealing with his own dysfunctional family. It shares the same blend of personal growth, investigative tension, and emotional weight as The Hiding Girl.
A more literary and historical choice, this book explores themes of hidden identity and the psychological warfare within a family. It matches the 'vibe' of a character who must hide their true self to survive in a hostile environment.
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