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randaisreading's review
4.0
When I read the blurb of this book, I knew I had to read it!
This is a spin off of Cheryl Bradshaw's Sloane Monroe series, which I have never read. It was a wonderful starting point if you want to test out her books or even this genre. At 176 pages, it was short, but the plot moved really smoothly and it formed a whole story that didn't feel cut off or lacking.
This book was FILLED with great side characters! It really made me jump back and forth on who was the guilty party. I really liked the friendship between the two main characters, Sloane and Maddie. I can't wait to continue on with the spin off series to see what else they get into! I definitely plan on picking up the original Sloane Monroe series as I would like to know more about the main character and her career as a private investigator. I would consider this a perfect standalone as I never felt like I was confused from not reading the original series.
This is a spin off of Cheryl Bradshaw's Sloane Monroe series, which I have never read. It was a wonderful starting point if you want to test out her books or even this genre. At 176 pages, it was short, but the plot moved really smoothly and it formed a whole story that didn't feel cut off or lacking.
This book was FILLED with great side characters! It really made me jump back and forth on who was the guilty party. I really liked the friendship between the two main characters, Sloane and Maddie. I can't wait to continue on with the spin off series to see what else they get into! I definitely plan on picking up the original Sloane Monroe series as I would like to know more about the main character and her career as a private investigator. I would consider this a perfect standalone as I never felt like I was confused from not reading the original series.
kidisitor's review
4.0
If you are familiar with the Sloane Monroe series, you will enjoy this spin-off series. It's similar in fashion, except now Sloane is somewhat retired from the PI business, so she is 'off the clock.' This book was a little shorter than the other series and it didn't get too complicated, but there were still several suspects to the crime and you never knew what was going to happen. In fact, there were many instances that with what was said or thought, it made me think something was going to happen, but it ended up just being casual talk. (Not sure if this was intentional by the authors to keep us guessing or if it was just over imagination on my part... overanalyzing all the time.) Maddie (the former Medical Examiner) and Sloane are on a girls getaway when tragedy strikes. Hitting a little close to home. Sloane being Sloane, doesn't just sit and wait around for the Police to handle things, she decides to give them a helping hand whether they want it or not. There is not much violence other than the original crime. It is a pretty clean read in most regards. No sexual content, no major violence, no strong language. It reads easily and quickly. It's written from Sloane's POV. While you do not need to have read any of the Sloane Monroe books to follow along with this one, this one doesn't get too in depth with the character development. You know enough about them, but if you have read the other series, you will know a little more about their backgrounds and such (Sloane's and Maddie's that is, as the other characters are all new.)
katiya's review
4.0
A traumatic event leaves a young boy literally speechless. Can his aunt and her best friend unravel the mystery and bring comfort to the child?
This was a fun, beachy type of read. I loved the characters and the plot moved along nicely.
I'm quite ready to follow Sloane and Maddie on their adventures! Looking forward to the next book in the series.
This was a fun, beachy type of read. I loved the characters and the plot moved along nicely.
I'm quite ready to follow Sloane and Maddie on their adventures! Looking forward to the next book in the series.
bookswithjenn's review
4.0
When the Silent Boy begins we meet our main characters, Maddie and Sloane. Both retired, Maddie a Private Investigator and Sloane retired as a Medical Examiner and are on vacation in Florida to visit Maddie’s sister and nephew.
A young boy Louie, Maddie’s nephew witnesses a traumatic events which leaves him speechless. Will his aunt and her best friend be able to solve the case?
There a lot of the whodunnit aspect in this book and honestly, I didn’t not see it the perpetrator coming. You’ll be asking yourself can I trust the people closet to me as you read the book.
I loved the strong female characters aspects of the book and it was a great mystery.
A young boy Louie, Maddie’s nephew witnesses a traumatic events which leaves him speechless. Will his aunt and her best friend be able to solve the case?
There a lot of the whodunnit aspect in this book and honestly, I didn’t not see it the perpetrator coming. You’ll be asking yourself can I trust the people closet to me as you read the book.
I loved the strong female characters aspects of the book and it was a great mystery.
lightltup's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.5
The Silent Boy follows Maddie and Sloane who go on vacation but work does stop for Sloane when Maddie’s sister goes missing and her six year old nephew is the only one who knows what happened and hasn’t spoken in a year.
This book was a nice fast paced read. I finished it within maybe 2 hours. It was written really well and the author did a good job of leaving clues while also leaving shock factor for you.
I pretty much suspected the culprit from the beginning or at least I didn’t like them from the get go. I wrote in my notes “I don’t like ______ they’re super sus” and when I read that they were involved and at the forefront of it, I almost yelled “I KNEW IT”
The only thing I did not like was that the writing was kind of choppy. It was very “I said this. This happened.” There wasn’t a whole lot of character to the writing if that makes sense.
Even with its flaws, it’s a really good book and a great read for anyone who likes a quick mystery book before bed.
sarahk_aa15's review
3.0
"The Silent Boy" by Cheryl Bradshaw follows private investigator Sloane Monroe as she takes on a challenging case that hits close to home. The story begins with six-year-old Louie Alvarez playing with his race cars in the hallway of a local tavern, waiting for his mother to take him home. Suddenly, a scream pierces through the air, and Louie sees his mother being killed in a room at the end of the hallway. He runs away in terror, becoming the only witness to the murder.
Sloane Monroe is hired to investigate the case, and she soon realizes that there is more to this murder than meets the eye. As she delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a web of lies and deceit, leading her to question who she can trust.
Overall, "The Silent Boy" is a well-written and engaging thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The plot is well-crafted, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed and relatable, especially Sloane Monroe, who is a strong and capable protagonist. However, there are some minor flaws in the pacing and character development that prevent the book from reaching its full potential. Nevertheless, it is an enjoyable read that will appeal to fans of the genre
Sloane Monroe is hired to investigate the case, and she soon realizes that there is more to this murder than meets the eye. As she delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a web of lies and deceit, leading her to question who she can trust.
Overall, "The Silent Boy" is a well-written and engaging thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The plot is well-crafted, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed and relatable, especially Sloane Monroe, who is a strong and capable protagonist. However, there are some minor flaws in the pacing and character development that prevent the book from reaching its full potential. Nevertheless, it is an enjoyable read that will appeal to fans of the genre
bookobsessedfamily's review
3.0
TW: murder
When PI Sloane Monroe finds a young boy running from a man, she feels compelled to protect him. He won't talk, but Sloane's friend Maddie knows just who he is.
Finding his mom and why he was running takes over Sloane's vacation, and before she knows it, she's sucked back into the life she thought she left behind. Will she be able to solve the mystery before someone else gets hurt?
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This book would be a great introduction to crime books.
I thought I had an idea of how the mystery would play out, but I was wrong.
I am interested enough to read the other Sloane Monroe books to see what else she can figure out.
When PI Sloane Monroe finds a young boy running from a man, she feels compelled to protect him. He won't talk, but Sloane's friend Maddie knows just who he is.
Finding his mom and why he was running takes over Sloane's vacation, and before she knows it, she's sucked back into the life she thought she left behind. Will she be able to solve the mystery before someone else gets hurt?
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This book would be a great introduction to crime books.
I thought I had an idea of how the mystery would play out, but I was wrong.
I am interested enough to read the other Sloane Monroe books to see what else she can figure out.
panicatthebookstore's review
4.0
"Louie heard the sound of footsteps rushing toward him. He tried to run and couldn't. His legs were stiff and immovable. It was like they'd been superglued to the floor. For all his clever sneaking around in the past, this moment was a bad time to fail. Louie wished he'd never crept to the door in the first place. He wished he'd never looked inside. But he had, and it was too late now. They were coming for him."
Ahh, this was such a good book. I flew through this one today, in just over two hours. A quick, easy read that apparently is a follow on to a previous series that I am now going to have to read before continuing this series. I can't wait to see what Maddie and Sloane get up to next.
Ahh, this was such a good book. I flew through this one today, in just over two hours. A quick, easy read that apparently is a follow on to a previous series that I am now going to have to read before continuing this series. I can't wait to see what Maddie and Sloane get up to next.
serlinarose's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
A book to keep you wanting to know what happens, keep you guessing at who did it. Rated this at 4, not because it wasn't a great read, but because I was lost at first. Started Okay then lost me for a while . I stopped and put it to the side then returned to it. About the third chapter or so in, things looked up and went from there. The mystery of the crime and who did it hooked me in. The fact that the boy was silent and not willing to speak made me wonder at just who the bad person was right up to the end. The author did a good job with the plot and characters. Definitely gonna read the rest of the series. Received as an ARC & this is my honest perspective.