Ellie Marney was born in Brisbane, and has lived in Indonesia, Singapore and India. Now she writes, teaches, talks about kid's literature at libraries and schools, and gardens when she can, while living in a country idyll (actually a very messy wooden house on ten acres with a dog and lots of chickens) near Castlemaine, in north-central Victoria. Her partner and four sons still love her even though she often forgets things and lets the housework go. Ellie's short stories for adults have won awards and been published in various anthologies. Every Breath is her first novel for young adults.
Praise for Every Breath:
"Readers will be elated to find out that a sequel is on its way
from Down Under. A smart, contemporary take on a timely classic
that is sure to please Sherlock aficionados of all ages." - Kirkus
Reviews
"This story is, in part, a homage to Sherlock Holmes and follows
all the traditions of a whodunit. However it's also a tale of a
friendship and developing romance of two grieving teenagers ... the
author develops the characters into authentic, sympathetic
individuals while keeping the mystery sustained and the plot moving
forward. This is a well-written novel that should satisfy
confident, thoughtful readers...." - School Library Journal
"Fans ... will appreciate the many twists and turns that come
before the final show-stopping reveal ... the Melbourne setting is
vividly conveyed, including a realistically diverse cast of teen
and adults. Strength of family and friends is a strong underlying
theme, and the romantic tension between Rachel and Mycroft sizzles
on the page. Inventive and unusual, this will appeal to readers
with a taste for darker stories." - Booklist
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