Without a Sound [Mass Market Paperback]

Carla Cassidy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 5, 2006

FROM THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE PERFECT FAMILY...

Haley Lambert has moved back to her Kansas City childhood home to care for her orphaned niece, Molly-and to find the monster who murdered her own sister. Molly may have witnessed her mother's murder, but whatever the little girl saw on that fateful night, she isn't talking. Now, with the killer still loose, another game of hide-and-seek is about to begin.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Signet (December 5, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451220021
• ISBN-13: 978-0451220028
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,106,721 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Carla Cassidy lives in the Midwest with her husband, Frank. She's the author of over eighty books and can't think of anything she'd rather do for a living than tell stories.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Another good Cassidy romantic thriller, December 27, 2006

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This review is from: Without a Sound (Mass Market Paperback)

Haley Lambert finds herself returning to her Missouri hometown to care for her niece after her sister is brutally murdered. The police found Molly under the bed next to her mother's body and think that she might be the key to solving the crime - the problem is that Molly is now mute. A second murder, this time Molly's beloved teacher has Haley scared and the police wondering if they don't have a serial killer in their midst.

As Haley sets out to try to heal Molly's psychological scars, she turns to police psychologist Gray Barnes for help in unlocking her memory. He puts her in touch with a private child therapist as Grey no longer takes patients due to a tragedy in his past. Grey cannot seem to say no to Haley who he finds intriguing and sexy, and breaks his rules by getting closer. But the killer suspects that Molly knows more than she is saying, and that it is only a matter of time before being caught - getting rid of Molly and her nosey aunt will be a necessity.

Cassidy keeps the romance light and the suspense heavy as the story unfolds. Though not her strongest novel, it keeps the reader's attention glued to the page and guessing the outcome.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A definite hit!, March 3, 2007

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Deborah Wiley (Winter Haven, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Without a Sound (Mass Market Paperback)

Molly won't talk. Her mother, Monica Ridge, is dead and Molly may be the only witness to her horrific murder. Haley Lambert is Monica's sister and determined to do whatever it takes to take care of Molly and ensure Monica's killer is caught. Haley quickly finds herself entangled in a relationship with psychologist Grey Banes while struggling to learn how to cope with a mute eight year old. Meanwhile, a killer is still out there... and watching Haley and Molly.

WITHOUT A SOUND is a superb thriller. Carla Cassidy keeps readers on their toes with this well developed tale. The character development is particularly strong, as one feels Haley's anguish over coping with Molly's grief. Haley's own growth as a character is paramount to this book and Carla Cassidy handles the situation well. I particularly like the concept of the kites versus the rocks as it makes the various personality types really come to life.

WITHOUT A SOUND is sweetly sensual. The relationship between Grey and Haley adds a bit of romance to this suspenseful tale. The mounting intrigue keeps the reader thoroughly engaged. I particularly like the way Carla Cassidy adds in the killer's thoughts with a single page of bold print interspersed periodically in the book. This adds to the suspense without giving away any secrets as to the identity of the killer.

Carla Cassidy always delivers readers a good tale and WITHOUT A SOUND is no exception. While I did guess who the killer is, I didn't really stop to think about it until I took a break from the story late into the book. Ms. Cassidy keeps the reader so involved in the storyline that it's almost a shock to discover you've reached the end. WITHOUT A SOUND is a definite hit!

COURTESY OF CK2S KWIPS AND KRITIQUES

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT GREAT READ, December 8, 2006

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Murphys Mom (Clinton Twp, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Without a Sound (Mass Market Paperback)

I was hooked from the first page! I almost finished this in one setting - Carla Cassidy did a great job!