博客來＂The Deafening Sound of Sorrow is not simply an account of a cold case. It’s a cautionary tale, a lesson in courage, and a testament to a young girl who left a lasting impression on everyone she met.＂ -Maureen Ulrich, author of the Winds of Change series
When fourteen-year-old Katrina first learns her friend has gone missing, she can’t believe it. After all, who goes missing in Thompson, Manitoba? When a body is discovered just north of the city, it catapults Katrina and her friends down a dark path, engulfing them in a thick fog of shock, grief, and sorrow that abruptly ends their carefree teenage lives forever.
＂They found a body.＂ Who knew that one word had the power to make my knees buckle? A body?
What exactly did that mean? When a body was found, it meant dead, right? Could a body be found alive? My mind tossed the word around, trying to figure out its meaning.
He cleared his throat before continuing. ＂The only thing we know so far is the body is female.＂
The Deafening Sound of Sorrow is inspired by the tragic events surrounding the abduction, rape, and murder of Kerrie Ann Brown in Thompson, Manitoba, on October 16, 1986. Rather than focusing on the collected evidence, theories, or potential suspects, the book highlights Kerrie, her friends, the memories they shared, and the profound impact her loss had on their lives.
