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Shattered Silence

Eden Mercer K-9 Mystery Thriller, Book 1

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Shattered Silence

By: Paige Black
Narrated by: Hannah Somerville
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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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If you are familiar with any of Erin Johnson’s books you have been entertained by her worlds of magical cozy mysteries. Writing now as Paige Black she is a totally different writer. Shattered Silence is a gritty murder mystery and police procedural. Welcome to the world of Eden Mercer, a young officer in a small Oregon town. What a great character. Filled with self doubt about her abilities, she has to prove herself in a totally male oriented police department. Her dependable K-9 partner, Shadow, is always by her side and plays a critical role in helping Eden solve the murder. There is a lot of mystery and excitement in this story that keeps you listening and wondering what will happen next.
The audiobook narrated by Hannah Somerville is well done as she continues to build the suspense throughout the story. There is a lot of potential for further development of Eden and other characters in future stories. This book, whether printed or digital, is good, but the audiobook is even better because it brings the characters to life. Give it a listen and you will be hooked on this new series.

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Shattered Silence is an intense murder mystery with fascinating characters in a rural small town setting. Officer Eden Mercer is a complicated woman with a difficult past. Brave and bold moves have brought her to a present where she is determined to stand up for those who cannot speak for themselves. I really enjoyed getting to know her as the story progressed. The narrator of this audiobook really brought this story to audio life. Her voice was soothing and easy to listen to, varying her tone and inflections for different speakers.

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Intense & Complex!

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I chose this book because I love stories where the handler and K9 work together. In this story, the K9 was more of a comfort dog. No discussion of training, special equipment, the dog just rode in the back seat. There are some authors that allow us to enter the world of a K9 handler. We see how valuable these dogs are and the commitment of the trainers to make that happen. This book isn’t one of them. That being said, the story is interesting and the characters are believable.

Good story but K9 addition was disappointing

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