Relative Silence by Carrie Stuart Parks

Relative Silence

by Carrie Stuart Parks

A powerful family with dark secrets.

After personal tragedy, Piper Boone retreats to her childhood home-a secluded mansion for the wealthy Boone family, who are practically American royalty. When catastrophe strikes, her family is put in the spotlight, and the line between victim and suspect gets blurred.

A forensic artist with his own haunting past.

Tucker Landry is drawn to Piper in the midst of the trauma, but the connections being made to her family might prove to be their undoing. With a hurricane beating down on the private island, there isn't much time to find answers.

The truth will determine whether she lives or dies.

Praise for Relative Silence:

"Danger and drama abide in this tale that takes a walk on the perilous side. With a flair for the macabre, the story will linger in your head long after the last page." -Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author

"One of the most engrossing suspense novels I've read in a long time. Pitch-perfect pacing and characterization along with Parks's knowledgeable hand with forensics kept me on the edge of my seat." -Colleen Coble, USA TODAY bestselling author

"The perfect beach read! Relative Silence is an expert mix of family drama and slow-burning thriller, leavened with Parks' trademark humor. You'll be pulling for Piper and Tucker as the story builds toward a hurricane-force climax." -Rick Acker, bestselling author

"With skill and her ever-present wit, Carrie Stuart Parks has arranged puzzle pieces and woven story threads into an engaging and quick-moving read with tantalizing questions, quirky characters, and . . . oh yes, some well-placed fictional curve balls along the way. Enjoy!" -Frank Peretti, bestselling author, for Relative Silence

  • Full-length, stand-alone suspense novel with a thread of romance
  • Award-winning, bestselling author
  • Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Reviewed by Molly J(Cover To Cover Cafe) on

4 of 5 stars

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When I sit down and open up a Parks novel, I know I’m going to not want to put it down! That’s exactly what happened with this novel, and I read it in less than 24 hours! I fell in love, once again, with the talented writing style that Carrie Stuart Parks is known for, and her plot line instantly hooked me. Her characters became more than just characters in the story, they became a part of me, and I felt every single emotion.

I absolutely fell in love with Piper and with Tucker. Their characters were chiseled perfectly and really came to life for me. Reading Piper’s story, it was more like watching a thriller movie on the Lifetime Channel like I used to do years ago with my mama. Piper’s story is filled with twist after twist, and turn upon turn, creating a roller coaster effect for this story! It. Was. INTENSE. And, just when I thought I had it ALL figured out…….BAM! Parks throws in the unexpected and I’m left with my jaw on the floor and feeling like it was ME that just went through all the pain and suffering, and instensity that Piper felt!

This is another home run hit for the fantastic Carrie Stuart Parks. If you are looking for a book that will make you keep turning page after page, neglecting your family, and losing sleep…….well, this is it! Grab it up, sit back, and get lost among the pages! Your heart will pound, your knuckles will turn white, and you’ll be on the edge of your seat NEEDING to know what happens next. Well done, Parks, well done! Bring on the next!

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Author/Publisher and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*

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