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bookslifeandeverythingnice's review against another edition
3.0
This novel has it all, a good mix of high intensity action and mystery, interesting professions, personal and professional drama, and just enough romance thrown in the mix. Even with all of this jam packed in the book, it doesn't feel as if the book's trying too hard. The author is incredibly descriptive, creates very interesting characters and workplaces, and still allows the story line to be told at a wonderful pace. The book slows down to allow the reader to absorb the intricacies of a high tech, and I must say very cool workplace, and speeds up to keep up with the intense action scenes. The characters are unique from each other, but their shared history is evident. Overall a lovely read that mixes the action of a high intensity thriller with the nuances of personal and professional relationships.
bkworm4life4's review against another edition
5.0
First off, I won this book off of one of the Goodreads contests. Thanks! :)
This is the fourth book in the Forensic Instincts series and I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed the book. You had all of the familiar characters plus a new addition to the Forensics Instincts team. I wasn’t sure how the new character would fit in but by the end of the book I was hoping that she would stay. With most mysteries I can usually guess who did it, however this book kept me guessing with a vast number of suspects and motives.
The basis of the book is that someone is out to get Madeline Westfield. She reaches into her past and calls Marc Devereaux for help and the Forensic Instincts team steps in to solve the case. We get to learn more about Marc’s past and end up meeting his family as well.
On the whole I will be giving this book 5 stars as it kept me guessing right to the very end and it was an enjoyable read. I look forward to more books in the series.
This is the fourth book in the Forensic Instincts series and I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed the book. You had all of the familiar characters plus a new addition to the Forensics Instincts team. I wasn’t sure how the new character would fit in but by the end of the book I was hoping that she would stay. With most mysteries I can usually guess who did it, however this book kept me guessing with a vast number of suspects and motives.
The basis of the book is that someone is out to get Madeline Westfield. She reaches into her past and calls Marc Devereaux for help and the Forensic Instincts team steps in to solve the case. We get to learn more about Marc’s past and end up meeting his family as well.
On the whole I will be giving this book 5 stars as it kept me guessing right to the very end and it was an enjoyable read. I look forward to more books in the series.
novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
4 STARS
(I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review).
"WHO WANTS MADELINE WESTFIELD DEAD? AND WHY?
Forensic Instincts' first order of business is to find out who's targeting their client. Under the leadership of Casey Woods, the investigative team has the resources to do just that, working inside the law—and outside it. FI's strength is its members, among them Casey's associate Marc Devereaux, former navy SEAL and a man who's equal to any situation.
Except maybe this one…
Madeline's case hits too close to home for Marc. She's the only woman he ever loved, and she's his only weakness. Now a nurse at Manhattan Memorial, she's terrified because someone is trying to kill her. So she turns, reluctantly, to Marc and FI for help and protection.
Meanwhile, Manhattan Memorial is in turmoil. With a merger in the works, the staff is still haunted by their hospital administrator's sudden death—during heart surgery performed by Madeline's ex-husband, Conrad. A surgery at which Madeline was present. The killer seems to blame both Madeline and Conrad…
With a growing list of suspects—including the grieving widow and a string of scorned lovers—Forensic Instincts will have to figure out who has the greatest incentive to get rid of Madeline. And FI has to work fast to save her…before she's permanently silenced." (From Amazon)
Another fabulous book in the Forensic Instincts series. While all the characters were featured in this novel we get more of Marc's past and see him wrestle professional with personal. For the first half of the book I had no clue who was out to get Madeline and when I thought I had the person it was fun reading to see if it was correct. I like the balance of the characters and romance with suspense. Hero and Yoda of course make this series even more enjoyable as does a new character and member of the FI team. Emma, the receptionist on probationary grounds, is sassy and fits in well with the crew. I strongly recommend this series and novel.
(I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review).
"WHO WANTS MADELINE WESTFIELD DEAD? AND WHY?
Forensic Instincts' first order of business is to find out who's targeting their client. Under the leadership of Casey Woods, the investigative team has the resources to do just that, working inside the law—and outside it. FI's strength is its members, among them Casey's associate Marc Devereaux, former navy SEAL and a man who's equal to any situation.
Except maybe this one…
Madeline's case hits too close to home for Marc. She's the only woman he ever loved, and she's his only weakness. Now a nurse at Manhattan Memorial, she's terrified because someone is trying to kill her. So she turns, reluctantly, to Marc and FI for help and protection.
Meanwhile, Manhattan Memorial is in turmoil. With a merger in the works, the staff is still haunted by their hospital administrator's sudden death—during heart surgery performed by Madeline's ex-husband, Conrad. A surgery at which Madeline was present. The killer seems to blame both Madeline and Conrad…
With a growing list of suspects—including the grieving widow and a string of scorned lovers—Forensic Instincts will have to figure out who has the greatest incentive to get rid of Madeline. And FI has to work fast to save her…before she's permanently silenced." (From Amazon)
Another fabulous book in the Forensic Instincts series. While all the characters were featured in this novel we get more of Marc's past and see him wrestle professional with personal. For the first half of the book I had no clue who was out to get Madeline and when I thought I had the person it was fun reading to see if it was correct. I like the balance of the characters and romance with suspense. Hero and Yoda of course make this series even more enjoyable as does a new character and member of the FI team. Emma, the receptionist on probationary grounds, is sassy and fits in well with the crew. I strongly recommend this series and novel.
kbranfield's review against another edition
4.0
The Silence That Speaks is another perplexing mystery in Andrea Kane's delightfully unique Forensic Instincts series. In this latest installment, the team is hired by a woman from FI member Marc Devereaux's past following an attempt on her life.
Madeline Westfield has no idea who would want her dead and equally baffling is why she is being targeted. Knowing the police are not taking her suspicions seriously, Madeline turns to the FI team for help in unraveling the mystery. Their investigation begins at a local hospital where she and her ex-husband Conrad are both employed. The hospital is in the midst of merger while at the same time mourning the recent and unexpected death of the hospital administrator Ronald Lexington following heart surgery performed by Conrad.
The team immediately zeros in on Ronald's death as a possible motive for the attempt on Madeline's life and the clues certainly seem to support their theory. They soon find out some rather unsavory information about Ronald's past but their efforts to fully examine the data they uncover are quickly thwarted. In the midst of trying to break the heavily encrypted files, Ronald's widow falls under suspicion when it becomes obvious that she blames both Madeline and Conrad for Ronald's death. While it does not appear that her claims have merit, has her grief driven her to try to exact revenge on Madeline and Conrad?
Once again, FI leader Casey Woods depends on her crack team of investigators to dig into the case. Ryan McKay's cyber skills are immediately put to use and when he runs into a brick wall, he turns to his equally skilled brother, Aidan, for assistance. Claire Hedgleigh's psychic abilities once again prove invaluable and her intuition helps the team narrow down the focus of the investigation. Newcomer Emma Stirling's street smarts and youth add another dimension to the team and this provides them with the edge they need to infiltrate the hospital to gain access to the information they need to crack the case.
The Silence That Speaks is a fantastic addition to the Forensic Instincts series. Andrea Kane offers a viable pool of suspects and many plausible motives for the attacks on Madeline, but she does an excellent job keep readers guessing the truth right up until the novel's conclusion. An overall entertaining whodunit that mystery lovers are sure to enjoy.
Madeline Westfield has no idea who would want her dead and equally baffling is why she is being targeted. Knowing the police are not taking her suspicions seriously, Madeline turns to the FI team for help in unraveling the mystery. Their investigation begins at a local hospital where she and her ex-husband Conrad are both employed. The hospital is in the midst of merger while at the same time mourning the recent and unexpected death of the hospital administrator Ronald Lexington following heart surgery performed by Conrad.
The team immediately zeros in on Ronald's death as a possible motive for the attempt on Madeline's life and the clues certainly seem to support their theory. They soon find out some rather unsavory information about Ronald's past but their efforts to fully examine the data they uncover are quickly thwarted. In the midst of trying to break the heavily encrypted files, Ronald's widow falls under suspicion when it becomes obvious that she blames both Madeline and Conrad for Ronald's death. While it does not appear that her claims have merit, has her grief driven her to try to exact revenge on Madeline and Conrad?
Once again, FI leader Casey Woods depends on her crack team of investigators to dig into the case. Ryan McKay's cyber skills are immediately put to use and when he runs into a brick wall, he turns to his equally skilled brother, Aidan, for assistance. Claire Hedgleigh's psychic abilities once again prove invaluable and her intuition helps the team narrow down the focus of the investigation. Newcomer Emma Stirling's street smarts and youth add another dimension to the team and this provides them with the edge they need to infiltrate the hospital to gain access to the information they need to crack the case.
The Silence That Speaks is a fantastic addition to the Forensic Instincts series. Andrea Kane offers a viable pool of suspects and many plausible motives for the attacks on Madeline, but she does an excellent job keep readers guessing the truth right up until the novel's conclusion. An overall entertaining whodunit that mystery lovers are sure to enjoy.
soolooee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This fourth installment of the forensic instinct series was definitely a little more campy. The introduction of a new team member and some of the situations and relationships she builds in the storyline feel very odd and out of place. Overall still a fun little thriller and will be glad to pick up the next book when I find it
cj_mo_2222's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 to 4 stars
This book combines a steamy romance worthy of Nora Roberts, with a suspenseful plot perfect for fans of TV shows like "Criminal Minds" or "CSI". This book is part of Andrea Kane's "Forensics Instincts" and although this is the first of the series I have read, I had no problems catching up with the backstories of Casey Woods and her investigative team.
I would prefer a little less heat and a little more romance,but enjoyed the suspense of the book. I thought some aspects of the case should have been obvious to an elite group of investigators, but there were still plenty of twists and turns to keep my interest. I enjoyed the book overall, especially because of the interesting storyline and likeable characters.
This book combines a steamy romance worthy of Nora Roberts, with a suspenseful plot perfect for fans of TV shows like "Criminal Minds" or "CSI". This book is part of Andrea Kane's "Forensics Instincts" and although this is the first of the series I have read, I had no problems catching up with the backstories of Casey Woods and her investigative team.
I would prefer a little less heat and a little more romance,but enjoyed the suspense of the book. I thought some aspects of the case should have been obvious to an elite group of investigators, but there were still plenty of twists and turns to keep my interest. I enjoyed the book overall, especially because of the interesting storyline and likeable characters.
clak5686's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this 4th entry into the Forensic Instincts series. The story centers around Madeline Westfield who is Marc Devereaux's former lover. In fact, he still loves her. When she comes to FI for help, his legendary control fails him. Someone broke into Madeline's home and later tried to run her over. She doesn't know why someone is trying to kill her. That's where FI comes in. Early in the book, someone tries to kill Madeline's ex-husband. The only event tying them together is the death of a colleague at the hospital where they both work. He died on the operating table and Madeline's ex was his surgeon. Madeline was in the room because she was on the crisis team. This is a really interesting story. I enjoyed the mystery and the slow resolution. I love that Marc owned up to what was going on. It strengthened his relationship with Casey, the owner of FI, and made for a good resolution between him and Madeline. Overall, a great read. I couldn't put it down. I loved the new team member, Emma, and sure hope we see more of her. I would like to have had a couple of additional scenes: one, where Marc and Madeline went in to more detail about why they broke up, and two, where the man who was killed's family is told why it happened. I can't wait for the next book in the series. Wondering if we'll see more of Marc's brother, Aiden. I really liked him and his daughter.
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