Ten children, abducted in broad daylight—and buried alive.
Sage and her sister won’t make it home from school today. Neither will the other children on Bus 315. But that''s only the beginning of the nightmare.
New bus driver Jessa blames herself for what happened. She couldn’t protect the kids she was supposed to deliver to daycare, just like she couldn’t protect her own daughter three years ago. But this time, everything will be different. It has to be.
Trapped in a shipping container buried twenty feet underground, Jessa and the children do their best to stay calm. The kidnappers insist that if everyone behaves, they’ll be freed when the ransom is paid. But Sage isn’t sure they’ll last that long. Neither is Jessa. It’s dark and cramped, and with every passing minute it’s getting harder to breathe.
With time—and air—running thin, Jessa and the children must find a way to outsmart their captors, or face an unthinkable fate.
Such Quiet Girls was inspired by actual events.
Genre: Mystery
Sage and her sister won’t make it home from school today. Neither will the other children on Bus 315. But that''s only the beginning of the nightmare.
New bus driver Jessa blames herself for what happened. She couldn’t protect the kids she was supposed to deliver to daycare, just like she couldn’t protect her own daughter three years ago. But this time, everything will be different. It has to be.
Trapped in a shipping container buried twenty feet underground, Jessa and the children do their best to stay calm. The kidnappers insist that if everyone behaves, they’ll be freed when the ransom is paid. But Sage isn’t sure they’ll last that long. Neither is Jessa. It’s dark and cramped, and with every passing minute it’s getting harder to breathe.
With time—and air—running thin, Jessa and the children must find a way to outsmart their captors, or face an unthinkable fate.
Such Quiet Girls was inspired by actual events.
Genre: Mystery
Praise for this book
"Still recovering from this heart-pounding read. Keep your smartwatch on, because your pulse will be racing." - Sara Ennis
"This terrifying and breathtaking thriller has everything we've come to love from Noelle Ihli's novels: true-crime-inspired stories and brave, unforgettable heroines. Such Quiet Girls is an absolute masterclass in suspense. I loved every single page." - Faith Gardner
"Gripping and unpredictable, Room for Rent by Noelle Ihli had me peering between my fingers as I read. Anyone who has had a problematic roommate will immediately relate to this darkly disturbing, compulsively readable page-turner. An immersive, spine-tingling, deeply visceral experience. I recommend reading it with the lights blazing." - Heather Gudenkauf
"This book is the definition of 'sleep with one eye open.' It got under my skin - sometimes quite literally made me feel like my skin was crawling. Tense, suspenseful, and oh so creepy, you won't fall asleep quite so easily after reading this one!" - Jess Kitching
"Riveting and heart-wrenching." - Deborah J Ledford
"Hands down one of my favourite reads of the year." - Freida McFadden
"Ihli's voice is magical and absorbing. I was immediately drawn into this story that quickly became something of every woman's nightmares. With characters you'll relate to, empathize with, and root for, it's easy to get lost in this atmospheric and utterly claustrophobic story." - Kiersten Modglin
"An emotional ride through layers of suspense and nerve-wracking tension. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time." - Steph Nelson
"Such Quiet Girls ratchets up the tension so high that it will make you sweat. This is a taut, gripping, all-consuming thriller that will have your heart in your throat with every page in the best possible way. The characters are incredibly well-written and complex. Ihli keeps readers walking a tightrope of emotion while brilliantly exploring very human, visceral conflicts within the hearts and minds of each character. Stunning. Don't miss this one." - Lisa Regan
"Both beautiful and brutal, Such Quiet Girls is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable circumstances. It left me gasping for air along with the characters." - Caleb Stephens
"A spine-chilling, high-octane thriller that will keep your heart racing until the final pages." - A B Whelan
"This terrifying and breathtaking thriller has everything we've come to love from Noelle Ihli's novels: true-crime-inspired stories and brave, unforgettable heroines. Such Quiet Girls is an absolute masterclass in suspense. I loved every single page." - Faith Gardner
"Gripping and unpredictable, Room for Rent by Noelle Ihli had me peering between my fingers as I read. Anyone who has had a problematic roommate will immediately relate to this darkly disturbing, compulsively readable page-turner. An immersive, spine-tingling, deeply visceral experience. I recommend reading it with the lights blazing." - Heather Gudenkauf
"This book is the definition of 'sleep with one eye open.' It got under my skin - sometimes quite literally made me feel like my skin was crawling. Tense, suspenseful, and oh so creepy, you won't fall asleep quite so easily after reading this one!" - Jess Kitching
"Riveting and heart-wrenching." - Deborah J Ledford
"Hands down one of my favourite reads of the year." - Freida McFadden
"Ihli's voice is magical and absorbing. I was immediately drawn into this story that quickly became something of every woman's nightmares. With characters you'll relate to, empathize with, and root for, it's easy to get lost in this atmospheric and utterly claustrophobic story." - Kiersten Modglin
"An emotional ride through layers of suspense and nerve-wracking tension. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time." - Steph Nelson
"Such Quiet Girls ratchets up the tension so high that it will make you sweat. This is a taut, gripping, all-consuming thriller that will have your heart in your throat with every page in the best possible way. The characters are incredibly well-written and complex. Ihli keeps readers walking a tightrope of emotion while brilliantly exploring very human, visceral conflicts within the hearts and minds of each character. Stunning. Don't miss this one." - Lisa Regan
"Both beautiful and brutal, Such Quiet Girls is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable circumstances. It left me gasping for air along with the characters." - Caleb Stephens
"A spine-chilling, high-octane thriller that will keep your heart racing until the final pages." - A B Whelan
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