Where do you turn when the watching eyes are everywhere? Where do you go when no place is safe? Who do you turn to when saying anything could get someone killed? Who can you trust when "they" could be anyone?

Robyn Lockhart liked her simple but predictable life in the small Iowa town she grew up in. But when her mother moves them to the big city, Robyn has no choice but to brave the tumultuous high school she's thrust into. Then, with barely a blink and as an outsider looking in, Robyn begins asking questions that no one seems willing to face. Is it possible to stay silent while simultaneously shouting from the rooftops that something is deadly wrong? And if you shout, beyond those watching every move you make, who will even hear?

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"Stallings takes a much darker turn with this novel than in her previous three outings and she does so very well. The sense of desperation and anguish on the part of Robyn is palpable and you definitely find yourself sympathizing with her. Stallings has created a very memorable character here... an Atticus Finch styled hero who refuses to let threats stop her from seeking the truth and justice. It would be interesting to see the author continue using Robyn Lockhart in future novels."

--Kevin Apgar, Fun With Dead Trees

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"The Price of Silence is not only entertaining, it is thought provoking, bringing the issue of school violence, school bureaucracy and school safety into the open, where it can be addressed."

--Kim Sunshine

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"Staci Stallings brings her classroom experience to THE PRICE OF SILENCE, a realistic examination of some of the hardest hitting issues teenagers confront. Written her characteristically scintillating style, Stallings addresses the dangers gangs present and the cost of keeping quiet about their threats. Robyn becomes a powerful example of how easy it is to be oblivious of another person's life. Moreover, Stallings pens an engrossing tale that should be required reading for all middle and high school students and parents. A powerful, thoughtful approach to teen's needs, THE PRICE OF SILENCE comes very highly recommended."
-- Cindy Penn, Wordweaving