When life delivers a sequence of devastating blows, how much can one family endure before they shatter?
When the World Stopped Smiling is a multi-layered novel that plunges a seemingly ordinary family into an extraordinary world of tragedy, betrayal, and international crime. The story begins with a series of personal crises. A sudden accident, a terrible diagnosis, and a crushing sense of loss, that threaten to tear the family’s bonds apart.
But their troubles are only just beginning.
As the family struggles to cope, they are unwittingly drawn into a sinister smuggling operation and an investigation involving the Secret Service. Their daughter, Grace, finds herself at the heart of the conspiracy, forced to face deceit and danger where trust is a luxury no one can afford. She must confront a criminal world that reaches from beyond their peaceful home and into the highest echelons of power.
This novel is more than a thriller. It is proof of the strength found in familial love. It’s a story about the unbreakable human spirit, the search for justice, and the ultimate decision Grace must make about her future after facing down the darkness. Rich in emotional depth and propelled by an unrelenting pace, When the World Stopped Smiling will keep you hooked until the final page.