Astrid Bell
Dutiful daughter. Classical singer. Secret pop songwriter. And suffering from stage fright.

Jacob Skalicky.
Trust-fund kid. Indie singer. Immensely gifted performer. And refusing to sing again.

Are they polar opposites? In his grief and fury at the world, Jacob certainly thinks so.

But when Jacob loses everything and Astrid uncovers a shocking family secret, they may need each other to make sense of their lives.

PRAISE FOR THE HARPER EFFECT BY TARYN BASHFORD

‘A heartfelt story about perseverance, believing in yourself, family and love, The Harper Effect did not disappoint. Bashford kept me hooked from the first page.’ Teenreads

‘This novel is the kind of book that makes me want to be a better writer … Beautifully written, this story will stick with me for a long, long time.’ Tara Gilboy, author of Unwritten