Discover a symphony of resilience in Echoes of Silent Scars, a breathtaking standalone novel by Benak, part of the Echoes of the Soul series, designed for teens and young adults navigating the labyrinth of human emotions. In Montreal's vibrant Mile End, Léa Dubois, a French violinist haunted by her family's past, crosses paths with Amir Al-Faradi, a Syrian oud player bearing the scars of war. Together, they confront prejudice, loss, and the ghosts of their heritage through melodies that transcend borders: Breton laments, Syrian maqams, and Yiddish niguns. As hatred threatens their community, their music becomes a defiant act of understanding, echoing the courage of Léa's resistant grandmother and Amir's martyred sister. This poignant coming-of-age tale explores tolerance, trauma, and the healing power of art, set against a backdrop of cultural diversity and urban courage. Perfect for fans of literary fiction, multicultural stories, and music-infused tales like The Nightingale and A Constellation of Vital Phenomena. Part of the "Echoes of the Soul" series, where each volume explores themes of grief, identity, and resilience, immerse yourself in this award-winning saga of silent scars that sing, mending a broken world note by note.