About the Book
Book: Dead Silence
Author: Robin Caroll
Genre: Christian Suspense
Release Date: June 2020
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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In My Opinion
The premise of Dead Silence is unique and interesting. A court sign language interpreter lip-reads a threat to someone, and the chase is on. Add in the element of Elise’s deaf son, and the character is given some depth.
This story is told exclusively from Elise’s point of view as the suspense unfolds. She’s a strong character who makes some questionable choices at times. The supporting characters who come around Elise gave this novel a boost as well.
However, the way the author portrayed the FBI in this book left a lot to be desired. One agent was rude and unprofessional, and the other seemed to simply follow the clues Elise and her friends uncovered. I personally would have liked a little more actual investigation on their part.
Add to that the fact I figured out early on who the culprit was, and the suspense fell a little bit flat for me.
That said, Elise’s relationship with her son made this read worth my time. And even though I’m a fan of romance in my suspense, the lack of it in this book did not deter from the story. Overall this was an entertaining escape with some downsides but plenty of positives, too.
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I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including NetGalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
About the Author
“I love boxing. I love Hallmark movies. I love fishing. I love scrapbooking. Nope, I’ve never fit into the boxes people have wanted to put me in.” Robin Caroll is definitely a contradiction, but one that beckons you to get to know her better. 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 twenty-five-plus published novels. When she isn’t writing, Robin spends quality time with her husband of nearly three decades, her three beautiful daughters and two handsome grandsons, and their character-filled pets at home. Robin gives back to the writing community by serving as executive director/conference director for ACFW. Her books have been recognized in such contests as the Carol Award, Holt Medallion, Daphne du Maurier, RT Reviewer’s Choice Award, Bookseller’s Best, and Book of the Year. You can find out more about Robin by visiting www.robincaroll.com.
More from Robin
Hi, there. . .Robin here. I’m getting so excited for the release of my thirty-fourth novel, DEAD SILENCE. I have to say, I love this book. The heroine is strong, yet flawed. Her love for her son—willing to do anything to protect him is a mother’s instinct I relate to so well, having three daughters and two grandsons. The love of a mother for her child is so ingrained in me that I wanted to share that in a story.
I’ve been asked why I opted for a heroine who is an ASL translator and who has a deaf son. Many years ago, I became friends with someone who is deaf. She shared with me some of her frustrations, but also how her way of life is in comparison to mine. It got me to thinking that being deaf could be thought of as a disability but could also be used as an advantage…it was all in how you looked at it. My friend shared many stories of how she “eavesdropped” by reading lips and learned much about people and how they reacted to issues, enough that it led her into her career field today—a counselor, specializing in providing therapy for the hearing impaired as they live in a hearing world. I hope that I portrayed my characters in this positive light.
While I’m a Louisiana girl at heart, I reside in Little Rock, the capitol city for Arkansas. Since Bill and Hilary Clinton lived here and claimed it home before Bill was President, we have many political plans and posturing here. I saw it as a perfect backdrop for this particular story with the political undercurrents running rampant throughout the story.
I hope that you enjoy reading DEAD SILENCE as much as I enjoyed writing it.
Giveaway
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Great story. You can really see the protectiveness of a mom in this book! I love all of Robin Caroll’s books.
Sounds like a good read.
I’ve read a couple of books by Robin and really enjoyed them! This one sounds just as good. The premise is so intriguing!
Thanks for your review Suzie and participating in the blog tour!
this sounds really good
I have learned some about deaf culture from a friend of mine who is deaf. This sounds quite interesting!
Wonderful review! Sounds like a page-turner.
Thank you for sharing!