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Silence, Please
It is the spring of 2010. The city of Sandy Dunes is embroiled in political corruption and scandal that threaten to bring down the government and ruin lives. Veronica, Marisela, and Pilar work for the city's library and struggle to cope with the financial challenges affecting their jobs. They also harbor secrets. Veronica moved to Sandy Dunes to escape an abusive boyfriend and is now pursued by a mysterious stalker. Marisela wants a more exciting life in a big city but doesn't want to abandon her loved ones. Pilar, a widow, is ready to retire but fears a future without purpose. She also guards a secret that is tearing her apart. Silence, Please, a story of citizens caught up in political intrigue and personal turmoil, is told with humor and heart.
260 pages, Paperback
First published March 14, 2016
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Linda Chavez Doyle
4 books12 followersI am a former librarian with a lifelong love of fiction. I was born, raised, and have lived in Southern California all my life. My novels are set in local cities (LA, Pasadena, Palm Springs, Long Beach, etc.) and convey the California ambience from a working-class writer's perspective. The characters in my novels are ethnically diverse.
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October 20, 2019
This is the second novel I wrote, and I am proud of it. I'll admit, it's not for everyone. It's for those readers who love public libraries and want those community treasures to continue to survive in today's world, despite financial and societal hurdles. The title, Silence, Please, doesn't just refer to the quiet places libraries are traditionally expected to be. It also refers to the secrets we keep from one another in our public and private lives.
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