Northern Ireland. In 1999, one year after the Good Friday peace accord, sectarian violence still runs rampant in Belfast and the hatred between Protestant and Catholic runs deep. Liam ODonnells father is a peacemaker to the Catholic community. When twelveyearold Liams parents are brutally murdered in front of him, he is frozen in place. But when he sees the face of one of the attackers, he is forced to run for his life. Escaping, he finds shelter with a neighboring family. Taken to a police safe house, Liam is betrayed and forced to run again, from the very people who are supposed to be protecting him. Can he escape from his pursuer? Is there anywhere to turn for help? A thrilling tale of suspense set against a background that is brought brilliantly to life, Safe Houseis a story told from the heart. James Heneghanis the author of a number of awardwinning books for young readers. Most recently from Orca, Hit Squad,an Orca Soundings novel for teen reluctant readers and Waiting for Sarah.James also has a story set in Northern Ireland in the collection All Sleek and Skimming.Born in Ireland, he has lived in Vancouver, BC for a number of years.
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