Shattered But Not Silenced

St. George, Helena

/ ISBN 13: 9798990849068

Published by Helena St. George, 2026

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Synopsis:

In a world where productivity is the measure of one’s worth, who decides human value?

Set in a near-future America devastated by economic collapse, Shattered But Not Silenced imagines a regime that targets social service recipients, the disabled, the mentally ill, and the homeless for “reform” under the guise of economic recovery.

At the center is Maya, an autistic young woman navigating a country in turmoil while surviving forced rehabilitation inside the New Thought Center. Her sensory sensitivities, coping mechanisms, and layered internal processing are revealed through her sharp, ironic first-person voice. She is complex. She is observant. She is defiant.

The novel asks difficult questions. Who defines human value? What happens to those who do not meet the definition?

ARC Reader Review: I liked Maya the more I got to know her. The writing is amazing! So many well-crafted sentences and paragraphs. The language used to describe the settings and in dialogue flows. Now that the novel has ended, I’ll miss Maya. Great job tying up loose ends. Well done!

ARC Reader Review: Great writing… You had me at the first page wanting more. Four chapters in and I can’t wait to read the next one! Honestly!!! I can’t put this book down. Maya got arrested! Wow! Didn’t expect that!

ARC Reader Review: If a book makes you cry, you know it's a good read.

Quote Highlight:
“My art was my voice. Maybe one day, someone would listen.”
This simple and heartbreaking line captures the emotional heart of the novel. It reveals why Maya sketches: art is her form of resistance and survival, and her voice resonates throughout the story.

“Expect high winds and rain. Possible flooding. Maybe survival is about adapting to the storm.” Love this line because Maya turns her sketch into a philosophy. It captures Maya’s inner voice and the novel’s survival theme in one breath.

“Who decides what makes a life valuable, and what happens to those who do not meet the standard?” It’s a quiet, devastating question that the whole book encapsulates, and it’s what made the ending land.

About the Author: Helena St. George writes immersive new adult and older YA fiction that blends dystopian futures, psychological suspense, and imaginative fantasy. Her novels explore how ordinary people confront fear, power, trauma, and moral choice, often through richly drawn characters and socially resonant themes.Before turning to full-time writing, Helena had careers in high-tech at NCR, ASK Computer Systems, and Apple Computer and in higher education. She holds a Master's in English with a creative writing emphasis and a certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language. As a former adjunct professor at San Jose State University and Notre Dame de Namur University, Helena taught First-Year Experience, literature, writing, and communication courses. She encouraged students to engage with language, literature, and poetry, fostering critical thinking and a lifelong appreciation for the written word.Helena St. George has a background in educational advocacy, working with families to overcome institutional barriers and secure support services. Drawing on this experience, she created Warrior Parents, a course dedicated to empowering families to advocate effectively within the public school system.Helena relocated from the San Francisco Bay Area to Northern California with her husband and their spirited labradoodle, Misty. She enjoys hiking, biking, and kayaking in the region's rugged landscapes, which often inspire the settings of her novels.Her work emphasizes resilience, courage, social justice, and the enduring struggle between good and evil, and she invites readers to explore her stories in depth with discussion guides and sample chapters available for download at www.helenastgeorge.com

Bibliographic Details

Title: Shattered But Not Silenced
Publisher: Helena St. George
Publication Date: 2026
Binding: PAP
Illustrator: Mushfiq, A.K.
Condition: New