Author: Sandra J. Paul
Publisher: Datura Books
Anticipated Publication Date: August 19, 2025
Book Tour
The Girl Without a Voice was a haunting tale of a girl held prisoner, not just in her own house, but in her mind. Raised by cold parents, her mother, an alcoholic, and her father, mostly absent, Alice is told that her mutism will never be accepted in the outside world.
When a neighbor moves in, Alice has a reason to want to go out. They communicate from their bedroom windows, Alice through handwritten signs and sign language, Hailey by voice and rudimentary sign language. Alice learns she is not the monster her parents told her she was, and that she can make friends outside her home.
As her father lies dying from a disease he has kept from her, he begins to reveal a secret. When she can’t get more information from her mother, Alice goes searching and makes a gruesome discovery, which sparks a road trip with Hailey.
This book is about a bond of friendship as much as it is about the story of Alice’s father. Less of a thriller, it’s more about the effect of psychological abuse and resilience, and a young woman’s awakening.
Thank you to Datura Books for the opportunity to read an advance copy for this book tour.
Meet the Author
Sandra J Paul is an award-winning author of over thirty novels, specialising in psychological thrillers. Her work has been awarded various accolades, including the prestigious “Best Thriller of the Year” award in The Netherlands. She was also selected for an exclusive masterclass in thriller writing, with mentors such as M.J. Arlidge. In addition to her novels, Sandra has written original audiobooks for Storytel Netherlands, further showcasing her storytelling versatility. Her books have been translated into over fourteen languages, with her flipover novels The Last Days of Holly Hayes and Dead Girls Don’t Talk becoming a worldwide TikTok sensation with over 7 million views. Dead Girls Don’t Talk has been sold to the USA, Brazil and Argentina. Twisted, another of her thrillers, will be released in the US in late 2025 under the title Everyone is Worried. Her novel My Truth has been optioned for film or a limited streaming series. Sandra’s work has earned her recognition in several prestigious writing competitions, including the Coverfly Cinematic Book and Short Story competition. She lives in a small town near Antwerp, Belgium, with her partner, their three teenage sons, and a collection of cats. Instagram, Tiktok, YouTube & Threads
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