"Fourteen-year-old Max lost his hearing because of a boating accident and has spent two years trying to adjust. (.) Sign language is represented using capital letters, and effectively highlights the daily communication barriers Max faces. Characters default to white, and a helpful glossary of Scottish phrases is included. VERDICT: An interesting book that shows character growth and some unexpected twists; recommended for fans of Carl Hiaasen or Gordon Korman." -- School Library Journal "This contemporary techno-thriller is absorbing, tautly written, and frighteningly realistic. An intriguing mystery combined with an emotional story of challenges and successes" -- Kirkus Reviews "a gripping eco-adventure" -- Financial Times "Teens with additional needs star in this eco thriller" -- iNews "thrilling and a real page turner" --Rebecca Mansell, CEO of the British Deaf Association " A page-turning adventure with a great cast of characters, powerful food for thought around disability language and preconceptions, plus a timely environmental theme." --BookTrust "Full of empathy & rich relationships.

An incredibly nuanced book!" --Scottish Book Trust "a page-turning, inclusive eco-thriller for our times" -- LoveReading4Kids "The book that absolutely needed to be written (.) Empathetic, honest and compelling." --Barbara Henderson, twice winner of the Young Quills Award and author of The Reluctant Rebel and The Chessmen Thief "An exciting environmental thriller with an empathy-fuelled inclusive twist. Excellent positive representation . we can all learn a little something from this!" --Dan Smith, award-winning author of Below Zero and Boy X "an exciting adventure story with an important message about accepting differences" --Lindsay Littleson, Kelpies Prize winner and Carnegie-nominated author of The Rewilders and Guardians of the Wild Unicorns.