Shared Silence

When Afton Drury turns 50 years old, she's content with her life and truly believes her best years are behind her. But contentment isn't happiness, as she lives her life parallel to those closest to her - but does she really know her sisters, her husband, or even her own children? This story, set in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is about growth and change in the life of a woman who finds herself altering everything amid unforeseen circumstances that force her to see the truth in herself and others. Shared Silence focuses on evolving relationships, which inevitably either come together or fall apart. A 25-year marriage is over. A chance encounter with a new, younger man quickly changes her course. Tragedy strikes. Truths are revealed. Shocking secrets are kept, as an unexpected bond is forged. There are several twists and turns in Lori Bell's 21st novel that will reel readers in to the lives of these characters as they face very real challenges and choose drastic measures to cope and carry on. Shared Silence is Book 1 of the Stronger than Truth Trilogy. For more about Lori Bell's novels, visit www.loribellauthor.com.