Shirley Gerald Ware
Escape is a very moving young adult novel that tells an intriguing story about a family placed in the witness protection program. As the story unfolds, Shirley Gerald Ware brilliantly engages her readers in solving the mystery. Just when you think you have figured out the mystery, she skillfully drops another theory. Young Sally Matthew is portrayed with cleverness and grace. Just when the family thinks they can put their past behind them and live a somewhat normal life, their life is filled with drama. After they settle in their new home and become engaged in the community, they encounter a dilemma that makes it almost impossible to live a fulfilling life. The family is concerned over the mischief and danger that has crept into their lives, nearly taking over it. Sally Matthew is a very curious teenager who welcomes a good mystery. Like Lula Mae Gifford Smith, the engaging teen sleuth of Deported and On the Run, she is confronted with a mystery that threatens the well-being of her family. She uses her detective skills to free them from the mystery that looms over them. Her story keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The novel is an engaging page-turner filled with mysteries and theories. Hold onto your seat; Escape is a bumpy ride. Shirley Gerald Ware is currently writing her ninth young adult novel: Three Friends.
