Cold, Dark, and Silent

De: David Reed

Narrado por: Paul J McSorley

There are three essential motives for murder: power, money, and love gone wrong. The disappearance of Georgia Murphy combines all three. Her case has been cold for two years, and powerful locals want to keep it that way. They can’t afford a scandal in the rural town, not when new industrial development is set to line their pockets. As former detective “Chig” Ashe soon discovers, probing into Georgia’s case will destroy any hope of a peaceful retirement in his hometown. Even the woman he falls in love with seems to have her hands deep into the town’s misinformation campaign, and in the violent and deadly attempts to keep him from exposing their secret.

They will stop at nothing to stop him, but he will stop at nothing to uncover the cold, dark, and silent truth.

©2024 David C. Reed (P)2025 David C. Reed

Absolutely captivating and riveting

Cold, Dark, and Silent by David C. Reed is a masterful blend of suspense, mystery, and atmospheric storytelling that kept me hooked from start to finish. Reed's vivid descriptions and compelling characters create a hauntingly immersive experience, drawing you into a world that’s both chilling and intriguing.

The pacing is impeccable—keeping the tension high without feeling rushed, and the twists and turns kept me guessing until the very end. Reed's writing style is atmospheric and richly detailed, making the cold, dark setting almost a character in itself. It’s a perfect read for anyone who loves a suspenseful story with depth and nuance.

I highly recommend for fans of psychological thrillers and mystery novels. Cold, Dark, and Silent is a gripping, well-crafted story that will stay with you long after the final page.

Five stars!

authentic and chilling

This is a well told tale. The "good guys" are relatable and likeable. The "bad" guys are reprehensible.

Good first installment

This book does a good job at keeping you engaged into the story from the start. There are some slower parts of this story, but I believe that’s due to the fact that this book is setting up for the future for later installments. Makes me excited to get into the next book and see where the story goes. The narrator also does a fantastic job of changing the voices for each character and getting emotions and scenes correct. Overall great job by everyone involved!

Gripping story that captivated right from the beginning!

This isn’t my normal genre. A friend recommended this to me and I am so glad that he did! I was hooked by the second chapter. The characters are so relatable and familiar feeling that they create images in my mind while listening. Once I completely finish this title I will definitely be looking for more titles from this author.

Great “who done it” detective book

Great story with lots of twists and turns. Great detective work!
Narrator did a great job!

Engaging!

I enjoyed the small town dynamics and the different characters throughout. I found myself wondering what was gonna happen next. I’m looking forward to seeing more from all of these personalities in the next book.

Mystery solved!

Will keep you guessing where the story will turn next. Real and relatable characters work through a the two year old mystery disappearance of Georgia Murphy with twists at every turn that will keep you guessing "why?"

Very good book

Very good story and narrated beautifully. I can't wait for the next book, and see what Ashe gets into

did a superb job of fluidly moving between characters. Voices for each character were very realistic.

The story line with various twists and turns held my attention. I am looking forward to book two.

Took me 2 days to listen to a 13hr book!

Cold, Dark, and Silent is the first book I have listened to of David Reed and I am certain it will not be my last. This book captured my attention with the first chapter and held on for 2 days. I literally could not put it down. My poor kids got plenty of dirty looks due to the 'interruptions', but I got a lot done while listening!
When Ashe, a retired detective, was asked to help solve a cold-case, he found himself immersed in some dangerous situations. The murder of Georgia Reed 2 years earlier turned out to be more than what it seemed and more people were involved than originally expected. The relationships of the characters were entwined like only a small town community can be and that isn't always easy to navigate. David Reed did it honestly and exceptionally well.
The characters were well thought out and either likable or not. And, to be honest, although I think Stevie was the most misunderstood one, Ashe and Pat were my favorites. I am most definitely looking forward to the next book!
Paul J. McSorely is one of my most favorite narrators. The timber of his voice, his timing with the character's reponses as well as their voices are movie quality. I especially enjoyed how I KNEW when Ashe was thinking inside thougthts and not talking outloud during a conversation. Paul is top-knotch in every book he narrates.
I highly recommend this book!