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The Silence Between
Set in the spring of 1988 in the small East Texas town of Schaefer, The Silence Between is a layered, emotionally resonant young adult novel that follows four teens — Ray, Savannah, Allie, and Colt — as they navigate love, loss, and the unspoken truths that shape them.
When a car accident shatters their fragile equilibrium, each must confront the silence between what they feel and what they say. Told in multiple perspectives and underscored by a rich soundtrack of 1970s and ’80s music, the novel explores identity, resilience, and the quiet power of choosing your own voice.
With echoes of Robert Cormier and Judy Blume and the emotional depth of a John Hughes film, The Silence Between is a coming-of-age story about the spaces that define us—and the courage it takes to fill them.
When a car accident shatters their fragile equilibrium, each must confront the silence between what they feel and what they say. Told in multiple perspectives and underscored by a rich soundtrack of 1970s and ’80s music, the novel explores identity, resilience, and the quiet power of choosing your own voice.
With echoes of Robert Cormier and Judy Blume and the emotional depth of a John Hughes film, The Silence Between is a coming-of-age story about the spaces that define us—and the courage it takes to fill them.
303 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 11, 2026
About the author
David Emprimo
22 books1 followerDavid Emprimo has always been drawn to the stories hidden within everyday life — the neighbor who becomes like family, the town that feels like home, the small decisions that can change everything. That love of quiet, human moments inspired THE NEWTONBERG STORIES, his series of novels set in a fictional East Texas town filled with heart, humor, and redemption.
His creative world expanded when he and his wife, illustrator Jill Emprimo, began collaborating on the LITTLE LEO children’s books. Inspired by their own dog’s personality and the joy of sharing stories with young readers, the series has become a family favorite for its gentle lessons and playful spirit.
When he isn’t writing, David enjoys reading, discovering forgotten music, and finding new ways to bring authenticity and warmth to the characters who inhabit his fictional worlds.
His creative world expanded when he and his wife, illustrator Jill Emprimo, began collaborating on the LITTLE LEO children’s books. Inspired by their own dog’s personality and the joy of sharing stories with young readers, the series has become a family favorite for its gentle lessons and playful spirit.
When he isn’t writing, David enjoys reading, discovering forgotten music, and finding new ways to bring authenticity and warmth to the characters who inhabit his fictional worlds.
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