They had him. He fell to the floor. The big man kicked him in the ribs. "He saw me " said the big man. "He saw me. I know he did." The boy scrambled backward, petrified, his back against the wall. The big man pointed his gun, his finger tightening on the trigger. Northern Ireland. In 1999, one year after the Good Friday peace accord, sectarian violence still runs rampant in Belfast and the hatred between Protestant and Catholic runs deep. Liam O'Donnell's father is a peacemaker to the Catholic community. When twelve-year-old Liam's parents are brutally murdered in front of him, he is frozen in place. But when he sees the face of one of the attackers, he is forced to run for his life. Escaping, he finds shelter with a neighboring family. Taken to a police safe house, Liam is betrayed and forced to run again, from the very people who are supposed to be protecting him. Can he escape from his pursuer? Is there anywhere to turn for help? A thrilling tale of suspense set against a background that is brought brilliantly to life, Safe House is a story told from the heart. James Heneghan is the author of a number of award-winning books for young readers. Most recently from Orca, Hit Squad, an Orca Soundings novel for teen reluctant readers and Waiting for Sarah. James also has a story set in Northern Ireland in the collection All Sleek and Skimming. Born in Ireland, he has lived in Vancouver, BC for a number of years.