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Winner of the Readers' Favorite Bronze Medallion
Finalist, Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award |
Erica O’Donnell is hardly the quintessential high school senior. She doesn’t have a driver’s license. She’s never been to a concert. Sports are out of the question. She doesn’t own a pair of heels. No boy has ever asked her out. All of this for good reason: Erica faints. A lot. And at the most inconvenient times.
Chronic fainting, also known as syncope, keeps Erica on the sidelines as the odd-girl out. Luckily, Lindsay Bennett hovers nearby to catch Erica each time she nose-dives to the floor. Lindsay isn’t only Erica’s best friend—for four years she’s been her savior.
But things are about to change.
When Lindsay breaks up with her boyfriend Adam to pursue a married man, Erica is intrigued. But as Lindsay’s relationship intensifies, Erica finds her own world spinning out of control: from covering up her friend’s affair, to hiding her feelings for Adam, to casting suspicion when a string of arson fires sweeps through the town.
Gradually peeling away layers of deception from those she trusts the most, Erica must decide how far she is willing to go to uncover truths—and how many people will get burned in the process.
Chronic fainting, also known as syncope, keeps Erica on the sidelines as the odd-girl out. Luckily, Lindsay Bennett hovers nearby to catch Erica each time she nose-dives to the floor. Lindsay isn’t only Erica’s best friend—for four years she’s been her savior.
But things are about to change.
When Lindsay breaks up with her boyfriend Adam to pursue a married man, Erica is intrigued. But as Lindsay’s relationship intensifies, Erica finds her own world spinning out of control: from covering up her friend’s affair, to hiding her feelings for Adam, to casting suspicion when a string of arson fires sweeps through the town.
Gradually peeling away layers of deception from those she trusts the most, Erica must decide how far she is willing to go to uncover truths—and how many people will get burned in the process.
What readers have to say about Rules of Falling:
"What seems to be a modern coming-of-age tale, mixed with a slight bit of romance, quickly turns into a suspenseful mystery filled with betrayal and deceit. I especially loved seeing a leading character with a medical condition that is rarely, if ever, represented within pop culture. I highly recommend Rules of Falling to lovers of young adult fiction." ~Amy Powers, Readers' Favorite Reviews
"The skilled narrative enhances the characters’ individual drama that may hit very close to home for YA readers struggling with issues of identity, love, and self-realization. Complex and sophisticated. Absolutely un-put-downable." ~ The Prairies Book Review
"There is so much more to this story than teen friendship and romance…A tale of deception and manipulation, RULES OF FALLING is an edgy teen tale with a terrifying, heart pounding ending...a young adult novel that should be required reading for all teen girls." Padgett Gerler, author of Invisible Girl
"Using the combination of mystery and strong character development, Rules of Falling expertly tackles the teenage challenges of friendship, romance, fitting in, independence and making ethical choices. A fabulous read for all ages, but young adults will especially resonate with the themes." ~ Heather W. Cobham, author of The Mother Tree
"A page-turner, with some twists and turns I didn't see coming. Leslie Tall Manning has written a riveting tale that readers of all ages will enjoy." ~ Clarissa Harwood, author of The Curse of Morton Abbey
"The book takes you to places you didn't anticipate, which is always a thrill as a reader. Highly recommend!" ~ Tracie Barton-Barrett, author of Finding Her Spirit
"The skilled narrative enhances the characters’ individual drama that may hit very close to home for YA readers struggling with issues of identity, love, and self-realization. Complex and sophisticated. Absolutely un-put-downable." ~ The Prairies Book Review
"There is so much more to this story than teen friendship and romance…A tale of deception and manipulation, RULES OF FALLING is an edgy teen tale with a terrifying, heart pounding ending...a young adult novel that should be required reading for all teen girls." Padgett Gerler, author of Invisible Girl
"Using the combination of mystery and strong character development, Rules of Falling expertly tackles the teenage challenges of friendship, romance, fitting in, independence and making ethical choices. A fabulous read for all ages, but young adults will especially resonate with the themes." ~ Heather W. Cobham, author of The Mother Tree
"A page-turner, with some twists and turns I didn't see coming. Leslie Tall Manning has written a riveting tale that readers of all ages will enjoy." ~ Clarissa Harwood, author of The Curse of Morton Abbey
"The book takes you to places you didn't anticipate, which is always a thrill as a reader. Highly recommend!" ~ Tracie Barton-Barrett, author of Finding Her Spirit