After the Fire [Hardcover]

<p><strong>An Edgar Award Finalist! </strong></p><p><strong>The things I've seen are burned into me, like scars that refuse to fade.</strong></p><p>Before, she lived inside the fence. Before, she was never allowed to leave the property, never allowed to talk to Outsiders, never allowed to speak her mind. Because Father John controlled everything—and Father John liked rules. Disobeying Father John came with terrible consequences.<br>But there are lies behind Father John's words. Outside, there are different truths.</p><p>Then came the fire.</p><p>"Genuinely different...thrilling and spellbinding!"—Patrick Ness, #1 <em>New York Times</em>bestelling author</p><p>"The gripping story of survival and escape...It will keep you up late until you get to the very end."—Maureen Johnson, <em>New York Times</em>bestselling author of<em>Truly Devious</em><br></p>"An astonishing saga of suffering and joy, guilt, evil, redemption and truth. <br>" - <strong><em>Kirkus, starred review</em></strong>"This offers a fascinating look at emotional manipulation, calculated lies, and physical intimidation and punishment...Hill treats his story, based on the true events of the Branch Davidian religious sect near Waco, Texas, with respect and dignity" - <strong><em>Booklist</em></strong>" A heartrending portrait of a young girl's struggle to survive a domineering religious sect and the resilience of the human spirit; this belongs on every YA shelf." - <strong><em>School Library Journal</em></strong>