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The Quiet Dead

DI Sebastian Locke Mystery, Book 1

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The Quiet Dead

By: NJ Mackay
Narrated by: Elizabeth Knowelden
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Fifteen years ago, he confessed to the murder of his wife and children.

As a teenager, Hayley DaSilva walked into a nightmare, discovering the bodies of her mother, twin brother, and friend all brutally slaughtered in her home…and her nine-year-old brother missing. Her father, Leonard DaSilva, confessed to the murders, but Ethan was never seen again. He lied. But why?

Now, Hayley has fled her dreadful past in Thamespark—until the call from Detective Sebastian Locke. Little bones uncovered in a shallow grave belong to Ethan…and the investigation reveals holes in the case that prove Leonard’s confession was false. He didn’t kill his family. So why did he say he did?

As DI Locke and the squad realize that a killer has been hiding in plain sight in the sleepy commuter town of Thamespark, the previously cold case becomes an urgent investigation. But as the squad gets closer to the truth of who really murdered the DaSilvas, it becomes clear that the culprit won’t hesitate to spill blood to keep their shocking secrets hidden…

An absolutely unputdownable police procedural with a shocking twist, The Quiet Dead introduces Detective Sebastian Locke and is perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Cara Hunter, and Sharon Bolton.

©2023 NJ Mackay (P)2023 Dreamscape Media Domestic Thrillers International Mystery & Crime Mystery Police Procedural Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime Suspense Murder
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Unnecesarily complicated, too long, narrated in a very boring manner, so overall not an experience I'd want to repeat. Shame as the premiss was good and the story quite gripping, but needed, a male voice, less repetition of 'facts' and a lot less 'words'.

far too long

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Fantastically written, lots of twists and you’re left guessing until the end. Not sure that I entirely believed the rationale behind the crimes, but this was a great listen and I’m keen to hear from from this author.

Brilliant

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An entertaining dark Police Procedural Well written with excellent characters. great narration. my first book by this author but definitely not my last.

An entertaining dark Police Procedural

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Lack of credible police procedure. Two dimensional characters. Mildly interesting story. Obvious who was guilty after a couple of hours listening.

Average

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the story gripped me from the beginning, really well written, narrator was the best I've heard for a while.Characters all well rounded. Brilliant all round, can't wait to listen to the next one!

Gripping story!

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