“I was sorry to come to the end of Silent Secrets. My mind is still in Whispering Pines. I can clearly see the thatched roof houses, their wood and stucco exteriors. It reminds me of Shakespeare’s house in London.” ~ Susan CarpenterHeal yourself or save the people you’re sworn to protect? In Whispering Pines, even downtime can be deadly. The quiet time of year as settled over Whispering Pines. … settled over Whispering Pines. For months, Sheriff Jayne O’Shea had been looking forward to a little R&R but now she’s not so sure. What’s she supposed to do with herself? Take up knitting?
When a brawl breaks out at the local pub during the Thanksgiving gathering, a patron is critically wounded. Not the kind of distraction Jayne was looking for. There’s a long list of suspects, but she’s fairly certain it was one of the vigilantes who came to save the village from “that lady sheriff who doesn’t know her job.” But it might be someone from the growing group of villagers who aren’t happy with their sheriff’s performance. Or maybe it’s someone who’s not even on her list.
The one thing Jayne knows for sure is if she doesn’t get a handle on things, it could be time for her to turn in her badge.
The Whispering Pines Mystery Series
Family Secrets: A Whispering Pines Mystery
Kept Secrets: A Whispering Pines Mystery, Book 2
Original Secrets: A Whispering Pines Mystery, Book 3
Hidden Secrets: A Whispering Pines Mystery, Book 4
Rival Secrets: A Whispering Pines Mystery, Book 5
Veiled Secrets: A Whispering Pines Mystery, Book 6
Silent Secrets: A Whispering Pines Mystery, Book 7
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This book in the series was fast moving. So many suspects and only 2 jail cells. Many whispering pines citizens involved in the plots. Trigg and the Sheriff’s romance continues to grow. The sheriff has much to handle in this story. Engaging and interesting and always surprises. Enjoyed very much.
I am writing a review as an ARC member. This book was amazing, entertaining, great characters new and old, the storyline is as all Whispering Pines books. I love the cover of this book so much I want an autographed copy for a keepsake. Shawn McGuire has a creative amazing mind and really knows how to do the needed twists to keep you enthralled in her books. I just hated coming to the end and already crave #8. She has a huge following, her video’s are fun to watch and participate in.
I write all my reviews under the name JAZZ but name is Jan and I am one of her biggest fans. If you write a review please do not let the story out, that is why we call it reading the book, not reading the book in a review.. Keep Whispering Pines Secrets.
Love Whispering Pines. What a magical and wonderful place. The main characters, Jayne and Tripp are so well crafted that they feel like friends. Morgan and the rest of the town also feel like I know them. Whispering Pines is a special town and you should visit and get to know its citizens.
Really enjoy Shawn McGuire’s writing style and the stories that pull me into wonderful places and people. Cannot wait for the next book in the series. Love the characters, the town and all of the world building that goes into Whispering Pines. I love the talented way Shawn has of creating stories that entertain and enlighten.
The most recent installment of Jayne’s story has her dealing with issues that make her an even more realistic character. I love that the author has her characters dealing with real life issues and everything doesn’t wind up cookie cutter perfect. The characters have relationships that are complex and sometimes messy. As always there is a mystery to solve, and this one is a bit different than the earlier books. I would definitely recommend this book, but I suggest reading the previous books first to get the most out of this one. Looking forward to the next installment.
Highly recommend
It’s not a secret that I love this series. I love Whispering Pines, so I’m always super happy to go back there. I love the quirky characters! My favorite is Morgan. Yes, I love Jayne too, and dog Meeka of course, but I just have a soft spot for Morgan!
McGuire has the kind of writing style that pulls you in. The book is very well-written and suspenseful. A real pageturner I couldn’t put down. And with a good ending. Important in a mystery. And I didn’t know or guess the outcome, which is always a plus for me.
If you’re looking for a good mystery book then look no further. I loved it and highly recommend it.
Jayne O’Shea is sheriff of Whispering Pines, a closed knit village where Flavia attempts to oppose the sheriff ever chance she gets. The sheriff runs across a group of people trying to stay at a closed camp grounds. They give her some trouble but leave for the moment. Later this group is at a village event and Silence gets stabbed in the abdomen. Jayne has to investigate to find the culprit. A number of threatening notes left for Jayne has her on edge. This novel gets you interested from the beginning. This is another in this series that will keep you guessing.
Silent Secrets #7 – This has to be my all-time favorite series by one of my favorite authors. It is so hard to review a series without turning the review into a book report. This is a must read series starting with the first book. While these can be read as standalones, this is one series to invest in from the beginning.
Ms. McGuire has an easy to read writing style that belies the intricacies of the continuous and new storylines. Her vivid descriptions place you there with a clearness of location, character and developments. Her imagination, active and nonrepetitive throughout her series, bring a depth to the tapestries she has woven in her storylines. It is wonderful to read about realistic characters that do not follow today’s stupidity formula common in so many books of various genres. They are realistic, people you know and understand. Yes, there are witches but do not expect travel by broom or the usual witch themes.
The flow of the story(ies) keeps at a good pace and it is hard to put the book(s) down. There are plenty of emotions running the gamut, and a good balance between good and bad events, and good and bad characters. I contacted the author to review her books. 5*
Whispering Pines series:
Family Secrets, Whispering Pines #1 – An intriguing story. After finishing Stick and Stones, I dove into Family Secrets, my second book by this new-to-me author. These two books are nothing alike on storylines, except fantasy. I was drawn into this well written novel with an interesting plot and realistic characters, including the lovable dog. I couldn’t put Family Secrets down until it was finished. There’s an overview letting the reader know what the book is about, which I appreciate. This author is definitely someone whose work I want to keep reading. Two books, two winners!
Kept Secrets, Whispering Pines #2 – Another intriguing story by a very good author. Now we’re being to know our main characters as they grow in this book, while remaining believable and realistic. The well written, fast paced plot keeps the reader interested, making it hard to put the book down. The author’s descriptions leave the reader with clear pictures about the town, townspeople and property. I contacted the author to review her books since she writes such substantial stories that leaves a reader satisfied.
Original Secrets, Whispering Pines #3 – This is the best of the series. So intriguing that the reader can’t put the book down. A well written, suspense filled book with two deaths forty years apart that may be connected. The characters are steadily growing, even the hated ones are interesting. Their dialog is realistic and non of The Stupid Formula for these characters. Her descriptions are clear and you’re there in Whispering Pines. I’m looking forward to the next book. I contacted the author to review her books; her stories are substantial and the reader is satisfied when finished reading one of her books.
Hidden Secrets, Whispering Pines #4 – Another hard to put down story. Well written, suspense filled and full of intrigue, still with an interesting group of characters with new ones added to boot. This substantial story has several stories going at once, including the past and the future and the worries that stem from them. I’ve never been disappointed by any book written by Ms. McGuire and I look forward to more of her work. I contacted the author to review her books.
Rival Secrets #5 – Another substantial and interesting read. Rival picks up a month after Hidden Secrets (#4) ends. The well thought out story lines keep the reader immersed until the last page. Every book in this series has been great and this one is no different. The regular characters keep showing more of their secrets and growth, and the reader pulls for them. Their dialog is interesting without any stupidity, just realistic and clean. There’s touches of sexual tension and hints of mysteries to come. The murder was well handled and while there were plenty of suspects, the path to solving the crime was interesting. As usual, there were kinks along the path, but that’s what keeps the reader involved with the story. This is a must read series, which should be read in order to find out all the secrets and learn the village and its folk. I contacted the author to review her books. 5*
Missing & Gone – An interesting novella. This well written story introduces the main and some of the secondary characters of the book Family Secrets. It’s a quickly read suspense story, which I read after Family Secrets; I didn’t miss not having read M&G before FS. A conflict: Jayne knows her grandmother is a Wiccan, but she forgot it in FS? Minor detail, both are must reads, actually any of the author’s books are must reads.
Veiled Secrets #6 – I’m absolutely addicted to this series. Ms. McGuire is on my top ten list of favorite authors. This is another great addition. The story begins a month after Rival Secrets ended. There are a lot of surprises, good and bad, for everyone in Whispering Pines. Law enforcement will definitely feel the brunt of the happenings.
There are two good endings or beginnings at the end of the book. The storylines were very intriguing, suspense filled and mesmerizing making it hard to put the book down until the end. The author’s vivid descriptions of the Samhain event was pretty well done; I almost wanted to be there, but it’s too far North for me. The characters keep evolving with each book and Flavia is going to go nuclear soon by the way she’s acting, but that’s another story. I contacted the author to review her books. 5*
Whispering Pines end.
Sheriff O’Shea is supposed to be on a vacation, but she doesn’t know what to do with herself. That is not relaxing for her. But when a brawl breaks out in a local pub during a Thanksgiving holiday, this gives her something to keep her mind occupied. There are many suspects including the one that “came to save the town from that lady sheriff who doesn’t know what she is doing”. Or it could almost anybody! You will love the characters in this story, there are many of them and they come from different backgrounds. I did not figure out the ‘problem maker’ in this story. Lots of things going on to keep your mind busy! I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of this book.
I do enjoy reading about Jayne and the mysteries of Whispering Pines.
This series is well-written and a page-turning delight to read. Ms. McGuire creates a fantastic plot line and many quirky characters that you’d really like to meet, at least most of them.
Whispering Pines is an intriguing small village surrounded by a small forest of whispering pines. The village is filled with wiccans, carney people and of course tourists with a little murder thrown in.
It’s a friendly village is filled with conflicting and troubling relationships and eccentricity seems the norm. Secrets from the past keep boiling to the present day, interfering with the calm and serene atmosphere of this unique place. With all the secrecy, old personal hurts and a body or two, you’ll be kept guessing ‘who done it’ until the end.
This installment starts just before Thanksgiving, most of the tourists have left and things are quiet. Sheriff Jayne O’Shea is actually a little bored. Then sisters, Flavia and Reeva go nuclear on each other and Violet calls for help before her coffee shop is destroyed. While at the station Jayne finds a mysterious envelope on her desk the note inside says: “I know what you did” — Nothing else. On the way home that night she confronts some campers in the closed campground and advises them to move on, maybe try the motel down the road. As she leaves she hope they won’t be a problem
Tripp is extra busy trying to finish the attic remodel as tension between him and Jayne is escalating and he doesn’t know why. Is she re-thinking their future?
This story had me in the first chapter and kept me going to the end. The only disappointing part was that it ended too soon. For a book that does that for you, how could it get less than five-stars?
I received an Advance Readers Copy from the author. The above is my freely given review.
Silent Secrets is the 7th book in the A Whispering Pines Mystery series by Shawn McGuire.
This is truly one of my favorite mystery series, and Shawn McGuire has outdone herself with this one. I know I have said this with each book, but this is the best one yet, the series just keeps getting better with every book.
Silent Secrets begins with Jayne still reeling from the events that occurred at Halloween, struggling with feelings of insecurity and discontent is leaving her wondering Is she the right person to be sheriff? As the story moves on, we also begin to see some tension between Jayne and Trip. In the midst of all of Jaynes personal strife, a group of strangers come into town and begin stirring up trouble. Can Jayne pull herself together to save Whispering Pines?
I really can’t recommend this series enough, if you like cozy mysteries with a touch of wiccan flair it’s fantastic!