Shattered Silence
Eden Mercer K-9 Mystery Thriller, Book 1
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Shattered Silence
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Narrated by:
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Hannah Somerville
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By:
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Paige Black
For fans of Michael Connelly and Karin Slaughter comes a dark, gripping thriller that will keep you up all night.
Eden Mercer, a determined young officer in the fog-shrouded, tight-knit town of Nightfall, Oregon, is haunted by her past in a fundamentalist cult. With her loyal K-9 partner, Shadow, by her side, she’s eager to prove herself in a department dominated by machismo.
When a couple stumbles upon a woman’s body in a ritualistic burial deep within the dense, misty forests, Eden is thrust into a chilling mystery. As she delves deeper, disturbing clues and unsettling secrets tied to a local cult emerge. The stakes escalate with the approach of an ominous lunar eclipse—a celestial event the cult views as a harbinger of dark rituals.
The discovery of a missing boy connected to the case raises the tension to a fever pitch, as Eden realizes he could be the next victim. Failure means more than letting a murderer walk free; it could cost an innocent child his life and shatter Eden's belief in her ability to protect and serve.
With the clock ticking, Eden races against time through dark woods and eerie silence to save the boy and earn her place as a detective. Will she conquer her demons and stop the cult before it's too late?
Dive into "Shattered Silence" and immerse yourself in a heart-pounding tale that will leave you breathless.
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This book has it all!
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The is my second time listening to the audio book and I can safely say it's the type of book that can be heard again and again and still be entertaining.
The story is told by multiple characters, mainly by the main character Eden as she works to solve the case and by the young boy whose life was turned upside down when he and his mother joins a new family. This works well because it gives you perspectives from both sides of the story and draws you in making you become emotionally invested in what happens to the characters, who I just loved. I really liked Eden as the main character and her unusual background makes her both tough and vulnerable. The way the other cops treat her differently breaks my heart, just because she is a woman but it doesn't stop her from doing what she wants. I liked how the relationship between her and her partner develops and it adds another layer or challenge for her to over come and of course everybody needs a shadow, her K9 partner. The story was fast paced and moved along nicely, even jumping from character and timelines but it doesn't get confusing, just build up the tension of what is going. The story is a well written small town police procedural, with hints of violence but no actual gore. Off to start the next book.
When two hikers stumble over a dead body, there is some question over the location. The two police officers that question the witnesses think the body is to be found in different directions, due to the conflicting witness statements. They are given a chance, who ever leads a team and finds the body will be given the chance of assisting the detective on the murder case. Eden the only female on the force and her K9 companion find the body and is given the opportunity. Can she make the most of it? Her past holds her back from making friends easily and she will have to win over her reluctant partner before she can prove she has what it takes to be a detective. Can the three of them work together to find a killer? The more they learn about the strange ritual killing the worse the situation becomes, especially when they discover the dead woman had a son, who is now missing. Time is ticking for them all.
I really liked the narrator. She gives a really good performance that makes you feel like you are experiencing the highs and lows along with the characters. I have heard her narrate a number of books and not just for this author and found she always puts in an entertaining and worthwhile performance.
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Not a book you can keep silent about
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There’s also a second storyline about a young mother who grew up with very strict, distant parents. She’s always wanted to feel loved and accepted. When she, her son, and her friend join a cult that promises a better life, it feels like a chance for something more. But while her friend seems happy there, she never really feels at home. There’s always a sense that something isn’t right, and that the promises she was given are mostly empty.
The two storylines come together when a couple finds a dead body in the woods, pulling both worlds into the same mystery.
Eden really stands out as a character. Her past gives her a different way of seeing things, and that adds something fresh to the story. She doesn’t give up, even when people doubt her, and that stubbornness drives the investigation forward. The shifts between timelines are easy to follow and help you understand what’s going on and why it matters.
This ended up being a really enjoyable read. I found it through the audiobook, and I’m so glad I did. The narration was done extremely well. It feels like the start of a strong new series, and I’m already looking forward to what comes next. I’m definitely a fan of Eden.
What an amazing start to the series
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