Girls Without Tears

Girls Without Tears

A Novel

About the Book

A missing child, a distraught mother, and a killer on the loose set the stage for a brutal bloodbath in the Florida Everglades in this thrilling read, perfect for fans of Wendy Walker and Megan Goldin.

When six-year-old Skye disappears from Everglades City, Noa is hesitant to return to her hometown to help with the search effort. Skye is the daughter of Noa’s ex, Zack, and Taylor, the girl he dumped her for. Going home also means facing the townspeople who have always misunderstood Noa’s medical condition, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain, and dealing with more of their ignorant comments.
 
But returning home is just the beginning of Noa's painful journey. When her childhood friend, Jamie, is assaulted by a vagrant, Noa intervenes in a violent counterattack—and the man’s fingerprints are found near Skye’s DNA. As Noa gets closer to the truth of who kidnapped Skye, she starts to uncover secrets about her hometown that she didn’t expect.
 
Nothing and no one are what they seem in this small Florida backwater—and any good friend can quickly become a deadly enemy.
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Praise for Girls Without Tears

Praise for Girls Without Tears:
“[Finlay] captures the beauty, nuances and danger of living close to nature.”
South Florida Sun Sentinel

“Twists and turns around every corner . . . Readers of psychological suspense thrillers will absolutely love the characters and storyline.”
Manhattan Book Review

“T.L. Finlay has expertly crafted an intriguing mystery.”
Gumshoe Review

“Edgy. Atmospheric. A book you won't soon forget.” 
—Tarryn Fisher, New York Times bestselling author of The Wives

“I devoured Girls Without Tears in a matter of days! A unique and fresh plot with perfectly flawed characters, and twists you won’t see coming. I sacrificed so much sleep to devour this novel. You won’t be able to put it down once you start it.” 
—Shanora Williams, New York Times bestselling author of The Wife Before

“A bone-chilling thriller set in the Everglades full of suspense and hauntingly surprising twists.”
—Claire Contreras, New York Times bestselling author of the Secret Society series

“A compelling protagonist, atmospheric setting and a dark, dark plot—Girls Without Tears pulls you in from the first page and will keep you captivated right until the twisted end.”
—Sherri Smith, bestselling author of Follow Me Down

Girls Without Tears is an intense, all-consuming read that had me quickly flipping the pages, desperate to know what would happen next. Buckle up for a wild ride. When the daughter of Noa’s ex goes missing, she returns to her hometown to assist in the search. Finlay explores the complicated feelings and relationships with those of our past with an authenticity I could relate to. The intriguing plot and expert pacing kept me moving swiftly through the story. I didn’t know who or what to believe, and my predictions were often wrong. Every time I thought I knew something, it was flipped on his head, leaving me reeling. The twist at the end was to die for…literally. You won’t want to miss this one!”
—Amber Garza, author of A Mother Would Know

“Tense, exciting, and full of twists, Girls Without Tears will keep you turning the pages until the shocking end. This gripping tale of love, friendship and betrayal in a small Florida community features an intriguing cast of characters led by a unique protagonist with a rare medical condition. A must read!”
—Daniela Petrova, author of Her Daughter’s Mother

“Wow. This fast paced, original and utterly gripping thriller by T.L. Finlay should come with a warning: remember to breathe. Better yet, schedule regular reminders because you will be holding your breath. Clever, original, terrifying in parts and diabolically well plotted, every time I thought I knew what was coming another adrenaline rush of a twist knocked that thought right out of me. With a funny, badass female protagonist to boot, you won’t know whether to scream or laugh or cry, but you’ll be flipping pages.”
—Natalie Barelli, author of The House Keeper
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T. L. Finlay
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