Winner of the Edgar Award. The story of a teen's struggle to prove her brother innocent of murder.. The Crime: The murder of John Johnson beloved baseball coach. . The Accused: 18-year-old Jeremy Long who hasn't spoken a single word in 12 years.. Witness for the Defense: 16-year-old Hope Long the only person who believes her brother is innocent.. Other Suspects: The police have none. But Hope's list is growing.. From author Dandi Daley Mackall comes a gripping murder mystery and a dark yet powerfully redemptive story of love secrets and silence.