No. of pages: 432
Rating: 8/10
Synopsis: Tia and Mike Baye never imagined they'd become the type of overprotective parents who spy on their kids. But their sixteen-year-old son Adam has been unusually distant lately, and after the suicide of his classmate Spencer Hill - the latest in a string of issues at school - they can't help but worry. They install a sophisticated spy program on Adam's computer, and within days they are jolted by a message from an unknown correspondent addressed to their son: "Just stay quiet and all safe." Meanwhile, browsing through an online memorial for Spencer, Betsy Hill is struck by a photo that appears to have been taken on the night of her son's death and he wasn't alone. She thinks it is Adam Baye standing just outside the camera's range, but when Adam goes missing, it soon becomes clear that something deep and sinister has infected their community...
Review: Tia and Mike Baye are worried about their son, so they install spyware onto his computer to find out exactly what is happening in his life. Expecting to come across normal teenage behaviour online, they're surprised when Adam receives a message that says 'Just stay quiet and all safe', which immediately rings alarm bells, but nothing they imagined is anywhere near as bad as what is about to happen to the family...
This book had the two seemingly random storylines that merged at the end and become clear, which I actually enjoyed, it suited the plot line and it was fun to try and guess how they connected. I enjoyed the plot, although it was nothing particularly special and it didn't grip me particularly, but it was written well and was really easy to read. The characters were quite well developed, they all had their own 'voice' which suited them well, I think I probably liked Mike Baye the most, but didn't feel particularly connected to any of the characters. I'm not sure what else to really say about it to be honest, it's one of those books that are enjoyable to read, but just don't grab you, not something you'd remember a few months down the line. Enjoyable to pass the time, but not something I'd go out of my way to read if I was looking for something to get my teeth into.
