Silent Island (Detective Abby Pearce Book 2) by Dana Perry-Crime
Abby is a detective on Martha’s Vineyard which is a small island in Dukes
county, Massachusetts. Her previous posting was in New York until she
lost her partner and her husband through her drinking- something she
has now overcome but is still a demon in her life. A family, all but one,
have been murdered- found by the maid, in a brutal stabbing and a
chilling message has been written in blood on the wall. Why leave one
and could she be the key to the whole thing? When things take a twist
and Abby is reminded of her past- could this be personal either to Abby
or the family in some way? I couldn't put this down- I found myself
turning and turning and not wanting to stop- to me the sign of a good
writer and a very well thought out plot. I like Abby and certainly
Dana’s style of writing (although it kept me awake longer as I didn't
want to stop!). This is the second on the Abby Pearce series and
although it will happily stand alone, Abby’s background story will
make more sense if the first one has been read. There are twists
and turns all the way to the end and I didn't know who the culprit
was despite a few fleeting suspicions along the way which I then
discarded. An intriguing plot and a very realistic and likeable lead.
Addictive, an excellent plot and brilliantly written- I couldn't ask
for more and very much look forward to the next one.
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When Detective Abby Pearce is called to the Beach House, a holiday home in the most affluent part of Martha’s Vineyard, she finds five bodies. An entire family has been killed in a frenzied attack… all except one. Fifteen-year-old Karin is the only survivor. Sitting in the house, surrounded by her family, she stares into the distance and doesn’t say a word.
When Karin’s grandparents fly in to take her home, Abby’s investigation takes a shocking turn. Taking one look at the traumatised girl, they recoil—the girl curled up in a hospital bed isn’t their granddaughter. So who is she? And where is the real Karin Lavelle?
Abby fears the missing girl is in serious danger, and with local residents worried that the killer is still on the island and the press questioning her every move, she’s under pressure to solve both crimes fast. But when she uncovers a link between Thomas Lavelle’s New York office and her previous job at the NYPD, she begins to fear that these brutal murders are a sign… and that she’s next. Can she find the killer before another life is taken, or is she walking into a trap?
This fast-paced thriller is perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot and Mary Burton, but be warned—you won’t want to put it down!
Hi this is R.G. Belsky aka Dana Perry.
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