Prequel

Before the Whistle

A Silent Love Story

By Diamond Swope (Author) · Tricia Alleyne (Illustrator)

Before the fame. Before the heartbreak. Before everything fell apart. At Oakwood University, rising basketball star Trent Bennett is used to attention on and off the court. Trisha Carter, a determined Deaf sports journalist, wants nothing to do with his reputation until an interview assignment brings them face to face. What begins as a story soon becomes something deeper neither of them expected. A heartfelt prequel exploring first love, trust, and the moments that change everything before the game even starts.