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Without a Sound

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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.

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!

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

Pleasant Hill, Missouri Police Detective Owen Tolliver calls Haley Lambert to inform her that her widowed sister Maggie Ridge has been murdered in her home. Haley immediately quits her job in Las Vegas to fly home to care for her eight years old niece Molly. Owen and his partner Frank Marcelli, next door neighbor of her late sibling, tell her that evidence strongly suggests Maggie probably knew the culprit. They also state that Molly was there at the time of the homicide but will not or cannot speak. They suggest she make an appointment with psychologist Dr. Grey Barnes, but though he empathizes he does not work with patients. Molly knows everyone wants her to speak, but before dying her mom warned "don't make a sound".

Haley worries about what to do with Molly as she has never been the responsible one. She also fears her attraction to Grey who reciprocates her feelings. Though Molly is seeing Dr. Tredwell, Grey is there for the child and her aunt. As they fall in love, neither realizes someone else is there for Molly, but that person plans to kill the child before the little girl can identify her mom's killer.

WITHOUT A SOUND is a tense romantic suspense thriller in which clues are provided as to who the killer is, but are cleverly disguised by Carla Cassidy to keep the audience guessing and reading. The lead couple is a fine pair with both having trepidation over adult love for one another, but not so towards Molly even if Haley fears she will fail at providing stability for her niece. The killer's motives seem weak and overly used in fiction, but no one will care as this is an exhilarating tale.

Harriet Klausner

A very nice murder mystery with very interesting characters. There is a very cool twist in the end that you never see coming. It also has a nice sprinkle of romance. All in all it is a good read, and I recommended it to my librarian.

Thank you so much and I am so sorry it has taken me this long...I coulda sworn I did this already and I apologize that I didn't....I will buy from you again and again....thanks..loved it...AAAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++++ Pat

Enjoyed this book, although I did figure out "who done it" almost immediately. But not why. The is the 2nd Carla Cassidy book I've read and I have two more on order. I look forward to reading them as well.

This was the first Carla Cassidy book that I've read and I absolutely loved it!!! It was very suspenseful and I couldn't put it down! Of course I guessed half way through the book who the murderer was, but I've read hundreds of these types of books, too. Haley was a very real, likeable heroine and Molly was adorable!!!! So I would highly recommend this book to everyone.