“Dark and gritty . . . an exceptional, heart-pounding story full of raw emotion, deep-seated fear, and an undercurrent of hope and innocence. Deeply atmospheric . . . without peer in contemporary mysteries/thrillers. … Watching the characters evolve (and devolve, in some cases) was absolutely amazing. Subtle nuances were plentiful and guided the reader into horrified admiration and a desire to protect them all." — Publishers Weekly Booklife Prize Seminfinalist

"In Emily, Author Dorian Box has created a rarity—a teenage protagonist that is at once sympathetic, vulnerable and largely fearless. … This sharp characterization within a fast-paced work of suspense makes The Hiding Girl one of the year’s most exciting series openers." — BestThrillers.com (named a 2020 Best Thriller of the Year)

“The story that author Dorian Box has created for Emily Calby is nothing short of thrilling, but it’s The Hiding Girl’s masterful interplay of character, setting, and theme, along with its fast-pace and high emotional stakes that make it a real page-turner.” — IndieReader (starred review and "IR Seal of Approval")

“[A] unique mix of hope, shattered innocence, pain, fear, and vulnerability … a great, suspenseful read.” — Reader’s Favorite Book Award in Suspense Fiction

“Author Dorian Box keeps his audience on the edges of their seats with the gripping first installment in his new Emily Calby Series.” — FeatheredQuill.com