A gripping thriller perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, S.J. Watson, B A Paris and Sophie Hannah ‘Fans of Lynda La Plante’s Jane Tennison will be pleased’Publishers Weekly When the mutilated body of a police officer is found in a derelict factory, the Hamptonshire police force is shocked to the core. DCI Helen Lavery returns from injury leave and is immediately plunged into an investigation like … immediately plunged into an investigation like no other. Is this a random attack or is someone targeting the force? Organised crime groups or a lone killer?
As the net draws in, Helen finds the truth lies closer than she could have imagined, and trusts no one.
But Helen is facing a twisted killer who will stop at nothing to ensure their secrets remain hidden. And time is running out…
REVIEWS
‘The novel will appeal to every crime reader who enjoys clever plotting and brilliant procedural detail’ Kate Rhodes
‘An atmospheric and reassuringly authenticpolice investigation that tears along at a rip-roaring pace’ A.J. Waines
‘This was a gripping page-turner of a read– I finished it in one sitting!’ LJ Ross
‘Such a smart, classy and satisfying read.Isaac really is the queen of the police procedural… Isaac patiently drip-feeds the story – her biggest talent – and the pay-off is that you really care, so the twist is doubly shocking. Loved it’ Louise Beech
‘Perfectly plotted police procedural that engages the reader from the discovery of the first body through a fast-paced investigation dogged by leaks, to a dramatic and terrifying conclusion. Jane Isaac at her best’ Anne Coates
‘Jane Isaac weaves a tense story where you don’t know who to trust or believe and you can’t help but keep turning the pages. She is a master of the procedural and a go-to writer if you want your story twisted’ Rebecca Bradley
‘An intriguing and deeply authentic mysterypaired with a solid police procedural, A Deathly Silencetells a tragic yet utterly compelling story. Expertly plottedand filled with realistic, well-drawn characters, this is an excellent addition to the DI Helen Lavery series’ SJI Holliday
‘Everything else was put on hold; I was reading at breakneck speed. A first-rate, fast-paced and utterly compelling police procedural– highly recommended’ Clare Chase
‘A clever, mind-twisting police procedural, with a cast of well-thought out characters, and a depth that will appeal to mystery addicts’ Daisy White
‘A gripping read. Tense, pacy and authentic – you won’t want to put it down!’ Roz Watkins
‘The brilliant DI Lavery is back to solve a chilling murder. Isaac unravels the shocking, dark mystery with skill and an excellent eye for detail’ Caroline England
‘From its chilling opening pages, A Deathly Silenceis a gripping and superior police procedural. You might end up reading this one in a day. I can’t wait to see what she bring us next’ Howard Linskey
BOOKS BY JANE ISAAC
DCI Helen Lavery
Book 1: An Unfamiliar Murder
Book 2: The Truth Will Out
Book 3: A Deathly Silence
Book 4: Evil Intent
DI Will Jackman
Book 1: Before It’s Too Late
Book 2: Beneath the Ashes
Book 3: The Lies Within
more
Keeps you guessing and on the edge of your seat. Really enjoyed reading this and would recommend to other readers.
“He tried to commit the perfect murder. Only the perfect murder didn’t exist.”
A Deathly Silence (DCI Helen Lavery #3) is another fast-paced thriller by Jane Isaac. It hooked my interest from the very start! Although this is book three in the DCL Helen Lavery series, you will not feel lost as you read A Deathly Silence. Two pre-teen boys decide to explore an abandoned factory and stumble across the recently deceased body of a woman. They are frightened and run away, vowing to tell no one what they have seen. A man walking his dog sees the boys leaving the building and calls authorities about the apparent break-in. When the police arrive they discover the body of PC Sinead O’Donnell, one of their own. The case suddenly goes to DCI Helen Lavery. and she needs to know if this murder is connected to a previous case. This book kept me guessing and trying to solve the clues leading to the murderer.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.
Jane Isaac has written a taunt book, rife with secrets and suspense. An excellent, fast paced police procedural that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Detective Chief Inspector Helen Lavery is recovering from an injury that she received on duty when she is called back early from medical leave to work a horrific case. A police woman, one of their own, has been tortured, killed and found in an abandoned building. Does it have something to do with one of her former cases, or is it more personal? DCI Helen and her team have almost nothing to go on and the pressure to solve the murder quickly is coming from all levels. I received an advanced reader copy from Netgalley and the publisher Legend Press and I voluntarily read this book. The review and comments are my own opinion.
Two young boys play a little hooky and wind up exploring an abandoned factory. They find plenty to explore…especially when they go upstairs. What they see there will give them nightmares for a very long time.
DCI Helen Lavery has been on leave for the injuries she received on her last case. When returning to work, she’s immediately called to investigate the finding of a woman’s body. From what she can see, the woman has been bound, tortured, and then bled out from the wound on her neck.
The entire police department is shocked when the woman is identified as one of her their own. Was this random? A criminal she had helped put away? Someone targeting the police force as a whole?
As the intense investigation continues, another female officer is taken and Helen finds that the truth is much closer than anyone could have imagined.
This is an action packed police procedural with plenty of suspects to follow. The characters are finely defined and credible. Although 3rd in the series, this is easily read as a stand alone. As always, I recommend starting at the very beginning to pick up those nuggets that make this a stand out series.
Many thanks to the author / Legend Press / THE Book Club Reviewer Request Group (FB) / Netgalley for the digital copy of this crime fiction. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
Keeps you guessing and on the edge of your seat. Really enjoyed reading this and would recommend to other readers.
“He tried to commit the perfect murder. Only the perfect murder didn’t exist.”
A Deathly Silence (DCI Helen Lavery #3) is another fast-paced thriller by Jane Isaac. It hooked my interest from the very start! Although this is book three in the DCL Helen Lavery series, you will not feel lost as you read A Deathly Silence. Two pre-teen boys decide to explore an abandoned factory and stumble across the recently deceased body of a woman. They are frightened and run away, vowing to tell no one what they have seen. A man walking his dog sees the boys leaving the building and calls authorities about the apparent break-in. When the police arrive they discover the body of PC Sinead O’Donnell, one of their own. The case suddenly goes to DCI Helen Lavery. and she needs to know if this murder is connected to a previous case. This book kept me guessing and trying to solve the clues leading to the murderer.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.
Jane Isaac has written a taunt book, rife with secrets and suspense. An excellent, fast paced police procedural that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Detective Chief Inspector Helen Lavery is recovering from an injury that she received on duty when she is called back early from medical leave to work a horrific case. A police woman, one of their own, has been tortured, killed and found in an abandoned building. Does it have something to do with one of her former cases, or is it more personal? DCI Helen and her team have almost nothing to go on and the pressure to solve the murder quickly is coming from all levels. I received an advanced reader copy from Netgalley and the publisher Legend Press and I voluntarily read this book. The review and comments are my own opinion.
Two young boys play a little hooky and wind up exploring an abandoned factory. They find plenty to explore…especially when they go upstairs. What they see there will give them nightmares for a very long time.
DCI Helen Lavery has been on leave for the injuries she received on her last case. When returning to work, she’s immediately called to investigate the finding of a woman’s body. From what she can see, the woman has been bound, tortured, and then bled out from the wound on her neck.
The entire police department is shocked when the woman is identified as one of her their own. Was this random? A criminal she had helped put away? Someone targeting the police force as a whole?
As the intense investigation continues, another female officer is taken and Helen finds that the truth is much closer than anyone could have imagined.
This is an action packed police procedural with plenty of suspects to follow. The characters are finely defined and credible. Although 3rd in the series, this is easily read as a stand alone. As always, I recommend starting at the very beginning to pick up those nuggets that make this a stand out series.
Many thanks to the author / Legend Press / THE Book Club Reviewer Request Group (FB) / Netgalley for the digital copy of this crime fiction. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.