Publisher: Shiloh Run Press
Release Date: June 1, 2020
Genre: Christian Suspense
Political games can be deadly…
Elise Carmichael is a court sign language interpreter who reads lips all the time. As a widow with a young son who is deaf, lip reading is simply second nature, until the day she reads the lips of someone on the phone discussing an attempt to be made on a senator’s life—a senator who just happens to be her mother-in-law. Before she can decide what she needs to do, she receives the information that her son is rushed to the ER and she must leave. Then she later sees the news report that her mother-in-law has been shot and killed. But when she comes forward, her life, as well as her son’s life, may now be in the crosshairs of the assassin.
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My Review 🖤
Dead Silence was a novel that I really fought to love, but sadly it fell flat for me. Elise is the narrator and protagonist throughout the entire book, and I think this hurt the narrative and limited the viewpoint of the situation. Though I could empathize with all that Elise has lost, and the nightmare ordeal that she finds herself in, I never could establish that connection with her.
I understood the faith struggle, and loved how God using "all things" did come full circle. I never felt like the parts that pertained to faith were preachy, but instead were a good reminders to hold onto faith in the tough situations we find ourselves in.
Though it was a satisfying ending, I do feel like it was a bit rushes, whereas the rest of the book did the opposite, and completely dragged. I would've liked to have heard more from the other supporting characters, and had really hoped for an unexpected twist to shake things up a bit, and allow the reader to get lost in the suspense, but sadly no surprise ever came.
Although Dead Silence, and Elise herself, did not click with me, I did enjoy the supporting cast and how truly wonderful they were in this tough situation. Honestly, I could see several of them having stories of their own, and would definitely give their stories a chance.
Dead Silence is a light, Christian suspense that focuses on faith and family that shows much-needed support when times get tough, which is a really sweet premise, but it's just not what I had been hoping for.
My Rating: ★★★
About the Author
Robin’s passion has always been to tell stories to entertain others and come alongside them on their faith journey—aspects Robin weaves into each of her published novels.
Best-selling author of more than twenty-seven novels, ROBIN CAROLL writes Southern stories of mystery and suspense, with a hint of romance to entertain readers. Her books have been recognized in several awards, including the Carol Award, HOLT Medallion, Daphne du Maurier, RT Reviewer’s Choice Award, and more.
When she isn’t writing, Robin spends quality time with her husband of twenty-eight-plus years, her three beautiful daughters and two handsome grandsons, and their character-filled pets at home.
Robin serves the writing community as Executive/Conference Director for ACFW.
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*I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Shiloh Run Press through NetGalley. All views and opinions expressed are completely honest, and my own.
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