“This mix of thriller and history offers a fascinating but depressing look at life under Castro's totalitarian regime... a tense and exhilarating read.”

—Library Journal

"The book tells the harrowing story of Frank’s attempt at escape and the people around him. It’s a riveting story that gives you a look into what life in Cuba became under Fidel Castro’s rule. It’s the story of a country Christopher Columbus called 'The most beautiful land that human eyes had ever seen.' I would recommend this true-life novel, and am looking forward to the author’s next effort."

—Suspense Magazine

“The Boy Who Said No is a powerful fictionalized version of a true story and one that stays with the reader for a long time. The book concludes with the veiled promise of a sequel. Let’s hope so.”

—New York Journal of Books

"No doubt one of the best written survival stories I have read in a long time. Patti Sheehy writes a true-life novel of Frank Mederos and his escape to freedom from Castro's regime… A powerful portrayal of survival and love. Frank's story is one of endurance, loss and above all else freedom to believe. A most delicious book that should be in high school libraries. As well, a perfect novel study for any history and English class cross-curricular when studying Fidel's rise in power and the impact he had on Cubans and the U.S."

—Novel Nutricious

Publicity campaign to include author tour, IndieBound programs, and Web marketing. National advertising to include trade ads, targeted print media, and mainstream print.

Ms. Sheehy and Mr. Mederos are available for appearances and interviews by request. Please contact David Ivester at davidi@oceanviewpub.com with requests and questions.