THE GREAT QUIET IS:

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Tragic

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Lyrical

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Haunting

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Refreshing

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Heart-wrenching

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Compelling

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Ambitious

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Moving

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Beautiful

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THE GREAT QUIET IS: 〰️ Tragic 〰️ Lyrical 〰️ Haunting 〰️ Refreshing 〰️ Heart-wrenching 〰️ Compelling 〰️ Ambitious 〰️ Moving 〰️ Beautiful ~

The cover of The Great Quiet by Bekkah Frisch. The cover features a large tree in the foreground, and a plane and ocean in the background.

THE GREAT QUIET

“An ambitious, moving saga that connects the personal and

the global, illustrating how a youthful friendship

can have tender, lasting effects.” —Kirkus Reviews

2024 IPPY Award Silver Medalist for Pacific Rim Fiction

Between 1966 and 1996, the French government authorized approximately 200 nuclear bombing tests in the Tuamotu Archipelago in the South Pacific. The resulting fallout has created outbreaks of cancer and other health problems for thousands of Ma’ohi families across multiple generations, the majority of whom were vehemently against the testing.

The Great Quiet tells the story of how this political reality inevitably becomes personal for two Ma’ohi families.

Manu and his teenage daughter, Ari, live alone after the death of his oldest son in a plane crash. When Ari gets diagnosed with myeloma, a secret he’s been keeping since that fateful day threatens her life too.

About Bekkah

Bekkah is an international award-winning author who believes in the power of bravery and authenticity to make the world a better place. She invites you on a journey to discover radical empathy through medically-focused fiction.

Her debut novel, The Great Quiet, won the 2024 Silver IPPY Award for fiction set in the Pacific Rim region.

Bekkah holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Wells College. She has wanted to be a writer ever since figuring out (at the ripe old age of 6) that she was too clumsy for ballet.

Outside of writing, Bekkah owns and operates local media business iHeart Oswego. She lives in Central New York with her husband, daughter, and two dogs.

Happy to be participating in a local author night! Come on down, it’s cozy and inviting.
Happy to be participating in a local author night! Come on down, it’s cozy and inviting.
I’m so excited to be a part of this event on Saturday! I’ll be available for book signings and chatting with readers at registration from 9 to 10am. If you haven’t yet, be sure to sign up online. See you there! #aquaspa #cnywomensne
I’m so excited to be a part of this event on Saturday! I’ll be available for book signings and chatting with readers at registration from 9 to 10am. If you haven’t yet, be sure to sign up online. See you there! #aquaspa #cnywomensnetwork #cnywomenswellnessfest
I’m here at the wonderful @cornwallbrothers for today’s author meet and greet. It starts at 1pm… and all that’s missing is YOU! #alexandriabay #authormeetandgreet #cornwallbrothersstoremuseum
I’m here at the wonderful @cornwallbrothers for today’s author meet and greet. It starts at 1pm… and all that’s missing is YOU! #alexandriabay #authormeetandgreet #cornwallbrothersstoremuseum
So excited to reveal the cover for my next release, Shape of Ourselves! I'm full of gratitude to work with such a talented cover designer, @a_mckalsen. She transformed my vague rambling ideas into a stunning cover. Preorders will be launching later
So excited to reveal the cover for my next release, Shape of Ourselves! I'm full of gratitude to work with such a talented cover designer, @a_mckalsen. She transformed my vague rambling ideas into a stunning cover. Preorders will be launching later this summer, so stay tuned! #authorlife #coverreveal #shapeofourselves #supportindies
Happy to be participating in a local author night! Come on down, it’s cozy and inviting. I’m so excited to be a part of this event on Saturday! I’ll be available for book signings and chatting with readers at registration from 9 to 10am. If you haven’t yet, be sure to sign up online. See you there! #aquaspa #cnywomensne I’m here at the wonderful @cornwallbrothers for today’s author meet and greet. It starts at 1pm… and all that’s missing is YOU! #alexandriabay #authormeetandgreet #cornwallbrothersstoremuseum So excited to reveal the cover for my next release, Shape of Ourselves! I'm full of gratitude to work with such a talented cover designer, @a_mckalsen. She transformed my vague rambling ideas into a stunning cover. Preorders will be launching later