Silencing Sarah [Paperback]

M. L. Cordle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2007

"...A thrilling hayride of a story, plucked from her own dreamscape, filled with romance, secrets and insight into the world beyond. I highly recommend this novel..." Adriana Trigiani, New York Times Bestselling Author After his wife's suicide and the suspicious drowning death of a young local girl, Sarah Chambers, Will McGomery wants nothing more than to be left alone. The plot of land and cabin he purchased from the Owens family seemed an ideal place to escape the demons of his past. But when a nosy, beautiful author shows up on his land claiming it as her own, Will knows that his quiet existence is at an end. In her determination to re-claim her grandparent's land and sort out the truth from the lies, Madison Owens wades into a quagmire of painful secrets, where no one is above suspicion and betrayal lies around every corner. Madison will now invest everything, her heart and her life, in her quest to silence Sarah.

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About the Author

M. L. Cordle has been writing since she was a young child. Though she enjoys traveling, her home has always been Southwest Virginia, and she is extremely proud of the fact her Appalachian heritage dates back 250 years. In her free time, she is usually writing but when she's not, she loves to read, excavate early American house sites, study Appalachian folklore, ghost hunt with her daughter, write poetry, and be outside with her animals. She believes her varied interests make her a well-read individual. She also believes her life experiences provide her with a wellspring of fodder for fascinating stories. Visit her website: http://www.mlcordle.com

Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Resplendence Publishing (November 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979572134
• ISBN-13: 978-0979572135
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,524,920 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Paranormal Suspense Thriller With Heart, May 12, 2008

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Apex Reviews (Durham, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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Madison Owens has had her fair share of issues in life, but she's finally come of age. Playfully referred to by her family as "the prodigal daughter," she returns home after an extended venture into the world at-large. Among other things, she can now add "bestselling author" as a notch on her belt of accomplishments, and she begins to look homeward for what she deems her next greatest achievement: moving into the old family cabin on the outskirts of town, reinvigorating the blissful memories of her childhood.

Much to her chagrin, though, she soon discovers that her parents have long ago sold the family land. What's worse: they've turned it over to none other than the town pariah himself, Will McGomery, a tragic figure who long ago removed himself from public view ever since his wife's suicide closely followed the mysterious death of Sarah, a young woman he was rumored to have been involved with. Undaunted, Madison approaches Will in order to convince him to return the land to her; naturally, she feels it's her duty, as she's convinced that the property is her birthright.

What Madison doesn't count on, though, is that she and Will will soon begin a dangerous affair - dangerous because of the warning signs that continue to emerge the deeper with him she becomes involved. Despite the objections of her family and various townfolk, Madison can't help succumbing to her powerful attraction to Will, and she soon finds herself delving deeper into the suspicious circumstances surrounding the deaths of both Sarah and his wife, which only fuel her curiosity to learn more...

Everyone knows the infamous saying about curiosity, though, and it may prove to be just as instrumental in silencing Madison's inquiries as it was Sarah's...

An engrossing page-turner, Silencing Sarah is a taut suspense thriller from a seasoned veteran of the genre. In it, M.L. Cordle seamlessly weaves an eclectic cast of characters throughout a tapestry of all-encompassing mystery. Devoid of typically predictable plot twists and faux surprise, Cordle's narrative truly engages the reader in the unfolding of a suspenseful tale that does not have to work hard to hold the interest. Superbly crafted, Silencing Sarah is an even blend of action and exposition sure to keep the reader at rapt attention until the final page of this fast-paced thriller is turned. Highly recommended.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars J M Perkins review of Silencing Sarah, January 4, 2008

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J. M. Perkins (Rosedale, Va) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Silencing Sarah (Paperback)

This book was fantastic! It was full of romance and suspenseful twists and turns, with a surprising end. I look forward to seeing more novels by M L Cordle, she is a very talented author!

J M Perkins

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You can't silence this author!, November 28, 2007

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P. M. Payne "SwtDragonT" (Clarksville, TN, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Silencing Sarah (Paperback)

And she shouldn't ever be silenced. ML Cordle is a great new talent and this book had me spellbound from the very beginning. I was so caught up in the characters and their story that even at the end, I was begging for more. There is a twist in this story that will absolutely take your breath away and having you in tears. What an amazing writer, and what an absolutely incredible read.