Girls Without Tears: A Novel

T. L. Finlay

Aug 2022 · Crooked Lane Books

About this ebook

A missing child, a distraught mother, and a killer on the loose set the stage for a brutal bloodbath in the Florida Everglades in this thrilling read, perfect for fans of Wendy Walker and Megan Goldin.

When six-year-old Skye disappears from Everglades City, Noa is hesitant to return to her hometown to help with the search effort. Skye is the daughter of Noa’s ex, Zack, and Taylor, the girl he dumped her for. Going home also means facing the townspeople who have always misunderstood Noa’s medical condition, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain, and dealing with more of their ignorant comments.

But returning home is just the beginning of Noa's painful journey. When her childhood friend, Jamie, is assaulted by a vagrant, Noa intervenes in a violent counterattack—and the man’s fingerprints are found near Skye’s DNA. As Noa gets closer to the truth of who kidnapped Skye, she starts to uncover secrets about her hometown that she didn’t expect.

Nothing and no one are what they seem in this small Florida backwater—and any good friend can quickly become a deadly enemy.

Ratings and reviews

A totally unique concept in this suspenseful mystery. And I launch into the tale of Noa Romwell and Her Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis—or for short, CIPA. It’s a rare condition, I say, where my body just doesn’t feel pain. Nor does it allow me to sweat. She never wanted to go back. They always treated her like a freak. I was intrigued and curious about this story. I’m glad I decided to go for it. I liked most of the characters some more than others. The storyline was a littl

About the author

Traci Finlay grew up in the Midwest and transplanted to Florida for college. She received a bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts with a minor in English, met and married the love of her life and moved to Miami, where they currently live with their two teenage sons and three smart-mouthed dogs.