Pray for Silence: A Thriller

I enjoyed this book and as a result, will listen to books written by Linda Castillo again. She has a prequel to this book which I probably should have listened to first.

I am not normally a mystery listener, but I do love Amish stories of all kinds. This book kept me glued to listening. The narriator was wonderful, and the writing was detailed in a very good way. The killer is a mystery, but the reason is very normal in this troubled world. I read Linda's first book, and I would also recomend it very highly.

I was really keen to listen to this story - i thought the Amish setting would give some interesting culture insights and that it did do. BUT the story line was so typical - strong woman who can hold up her own, thinking of the dark handsome man all the time - and then the unravelling of the mystery, just seemed too easy. This is really a romance hiding behind a mystery - not my cup of tea. Wont read this author again.

It was read well but the plot is painfully slow and predictable. The reader has a good voice but no emotional inflection.

The Amish element adds some interest. The story moved quickly, but contained suspense elements.

John, because he is damanged. Knowing it is a series, you want to learn move about him in future books.

The scene when Kate gets caught in the grain elevator. There are so many things going through her mind.

It is a movie. That is why I first heard of the book. I did not see the movie.

Time well spent as far as the story goes. However, the focus on personal emotional trails and tribulations grew tiresome.

I recommend this book if you're looking for a fairly routine crime thriller with an Amish slant. Actually the Amish slant is probably the most interesting part of the book though I feel like a voyeur at a circus. I quite like the 'gutsy, with angst', police captain though a tad too emotional for the job. There's a bit too much 'mills and boon' for a crime novel.

The narrator wasn't bad at all. At first I found her 'girlish' high pitch irritating but I got used to it and she does a great job with the different character voices.

I was completely hooked in the story. The author kept the reader guessing until the end. I can't wait to read more from her. Thank you. Inez

I loved this book. Personally, I don't know how the other reviewers gave it such a low rating. Linda Castillo's writing brings the story to life. I can't wait for the next.

Although pretty graphic it was not any worse than what is on TV these days. I couldn't rate it any higher because I felt left with a feeling of having been through a horrific event without knowing any of the people around me. The characters were never really developed, it was like an "event" with some names thrown in.