kbranfield's review against another edition
4.0
The Longest Silence by Debra Webb is a suspenseful and surprisingly redemptive addition to the Shades of Death series. Although this latest release is the fourth in the series it can be read as a standalone although I recommend the previous installments as well.
FBI Agent Tony LeDoux has been on a downward spiral for quite some time. He is pretty much at his lowest point when his sister Angie calls to ask for his help in locating his nineteen year old niece Tiffany. Although not "officially" missing, the circumstances of her disappearance are alarming and very out of character for the college student. Tony does not waste any time beginning his search for Tiffany. He quickly crosses paths with Joanna Guthrie who knows all too well that Tiffany is in grave danger.
Following the horrific events of a case Tony worked on, he has lost pretty much everything. He is now divorced, drinking too much and his FBI career is essentially over. Despite his problems, he does not hesitate to begin searching Tiffany but he is not sure if the local police will give him any information. Tony is relieved when the police chief welcomes his assistance but once the FBI becomes involved, he is warned to stay out of the way. With his niece's life on the line, Tony ignores their admonition to not interfere in the case and with Joanna's help, they quickly unearth a few leads.
Eighteen years earlier, Joanna was a college student who also vanished in a manner eerily similar to Tiffany and fellow student, Vickie Parton. Although she returned from her ordeal, her life has never been the same. Joanna has uncovered several other cases that resemble her terrifying experience all those years ago. Although she has interviewed the survivors from these other cases, she has no idea who is responsible for the kidnappings or where the victims are being held. With Tiffany's disappearance, Joanna decides it is time to face her demons once and for all and hopefully bring Tiffany and Vickie safely home.
The Longest Silence is an enthralling mystery that is quite puzzling. Joanna is slow to share her experience with Tony but she is committed to finding the kidnapped young women. Tony unexpectedly finds redemption as he briefly reconnects with Bobbie Gentry and Nick Shade. The investigation into Tiffany's disappearance moves in fits and starts with some of the people whom Tony interviewed crossing paths with someone out for revenge. With unexpected plot twists and stunning turns, Debra Webb brings this fourth installment in the Shades of Death series to an action-packed conclusion.
FBI Agent Tony LeDoux has been on a downward spiral for quite some time. He is pretty much at his lowest point when his sister Angie calls to ask for his help in locating his nineteen year old niece Tiffany. Although not "officially" missing, the circumstances of her disappearance are alarming and very out of character for the college student. Tony does not waste any time beginning his search for Tiffany. He quickly crosses paths with Joanna Guthrie who knows all too well that Tiffany is in grave danger.
Following the horrific events of a case Tony worked on, he has lost pretty much everything. He is now divorced, drinking too much and his FBI career is essentially over. Despite his problems, he does not hesitate to begin searching Tiffany but he is not sure if the local police will give him any information. Tony is relieved when the police chief welcomes his assistance but once the FBI becomes involved, he is warned to stay out of the way. With his niece's life on the line, Tony ignores their admonition to not interfere in the case and with Joanna's help, they quickly unearth a few leads.
Eighteen years earlier, Joanna was a college student who also vanished in a manner eerily similar to Tiffany and fellow student, Vickie Parton. Although she returned from her ordeal, her life has never been the same. Joanna has uncovered several other cases that resemble her terrifying experience all those years ago. Although she has interviewed the survivors from these other cases, she has no idea who is responsible for the kidnappings or where the victims are being held. With Tiffany's disappearance, Joanna decides it is time to face her demons once and for all and hopefully bring Tiffany and Vickie safely home.
The Longest Silence is an enthralling mystery that is quite puzzling. Joanna is slow to share her experience with Tony but she is committed to finding the kidnapped young women. Tony unexpectedly finds redemption as he briefly reconnects with Bobbie Gentry and Nick Shade. The investigation into Tiffany's disappearance moves in fits and starts with some of the people whom Tony interviewed crossing paths with someone out for revenge. With unexpected plot twists and stunning turns, Debra Webb brings this fourth installment in the Shades of Death series to an action-packed conclusion.
shai3d's review against another edition
4.0
This is a series that I have been following since the very first book and I do have to say that each book has only gotten better. If you are interested in my reviews of the other books in the series, just click on the titles.
A DEEPER GRAVE
NO DARKER PLACE
THE COLDEST FEAR
Now Ms Webb is quite the accomplished writer and if you would like to check out all of her series just click here to be taken to her website.
THE LONGEST SILENCE centers about Tony who was one of the secondary characters in the first few books but one whose story I wanted to learn more about. His niece has been taken and it is going to take all his skill along with help from Joanna to find her.
This book has all the tension and sharp turns that you would expect from Ms. Webb. We also are given quite the insight into the characters that make it all the easier to relate and care for them. The pacing is taut, the dialogue on point and goal is one that we can all cheer for.
I do recommend this book to any of my readers who enjoy a well written romantic suspense which is draw you into the story. While this book is the fifth in the series, it is well enough written to enjoy on its own though I do recommend starting from the beginning of the series.
***I received this book for free from Net Galley in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own and not influenced by the publisher or author.
A DEEPER GRAVE
NO DARKER PLACE
THE COLDEST FEAR
Now Ms Webb is quite the accomplished writer and if you would like to check out all of her series just click here to be taken to her website.
THE LONGEST SILENCE centers about Tony who was one of the secondary characters in the first few books but one whose story I wanted to learn more about. His niece has been taken and it is going to take all his skill along with help from Joanna to find her.
This book has all the tension and sharp turns that you would expect from Ms. Webb. We also are given quite the insight into the characters that make it all the easier to relate and care for them. The pacing is taut, the dialogue on point and goal is one that we can all cheer for.
I do recommend this book to any of my readers who enjoy a well written romantic suspense which is draw you into the story. While this book is the fifth in the series, it is well enough written to enjoy on its own though I do recommend starting from the beginning of the series.
***I received this book for free from Net Galley in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own and not influenced by the publisher or author.
meloches's review against another edition
3.0
The Longest Silence, a romantic suspense by Debra Webb, is the fourth novel in the Shades of Death series. I was initially a little bit worried that I would have trouble picking up the novel at the fourth in the series but was pleasantly surprised to find out that they all read as standalone! YAY!
This book was absolutely darker than some of the other romantic suspense novels I have read and I really appreciated that. Essentially, the novel follows Jo, who was abducted as a college student and later returned to her campus, battered and beaten. She has never spoke of the events that happened in the fourteen days she was held captive and has no intention of revealing anything until two more college freshmen go missing. Tony, jilted ex-FBI agent, is called when his niece is abducted. Soon, Jo and Tony find themselves working together to try and stop the person who has been torturing young girls for years.
I really liked the general direction of the plot and really found myself invested in the characters. Tony was incredibly likeable and I took a liking to him right away. I also really liked the way that Webb chose to lay out the plot. Told in alternating perspectives and alternating timelines, the reader is privy to the abduction story of the girls in captivity, the abduction story of Jo (in the past) and then the efforts of Tony and Jo as they weave their way into the criminal underground and try to uncover the whereabouts of the missing women.
I also didn’t find the romantic element to be too distracting from the plot; it felt like a nice addition.
However, the novel really dragged in the middle. It went from non-stop action at the beginning to become extremely repetitive and slow nearing the middle. The pace did pick up at the end of the novel but I felt like there were at least 50 pages I could have done without.
Overall, I really enjoyed The Longest Silence and I think I’ll be going back to read the other novels in this series!
mavans's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to #NetGalley I was able to read the newest book in the Shades of Death book, the Longest Silence
It was a good book, felt kind of like a spin-off from the other 3 books because it's focus on Anthony LeDoux instead of Bobbie and Nick.
It took me a bit to get into, but once I got into it, I enjoyed it.
You are following LeDoux on a case to find his niece. I can see more coming from LeDoux in the future. You do get to have a little Bobbie and Nick in the story. There was some news there. But I don't want to share too much.
It was a good book, felt kind of like a spin-off from the other 3 books because it's focus on Anthony LeDoux instead of Bobbie and Nick.
It took me a bit to get into, but once I got into it, I enjoyed it.
You are following LeDoux on a case to find his niece. I can see more coming from LeDoux in the future. You do get to have a little Bobbie and Nick in the story. There was some news there. But I don't want to share too much.
poisedpenpro's review against another edition
5.0
I’ve read everything Ms. Webb has published and I’ve never read a book by her that I didn’t enjoy! This one is no exception.
The LONGEST SILENCE is the latest installment to the SHADES OF DEATH Series and it doesn’t disappoint. A taunt thriller that will keep you riveted until the end and will keep you thinking about it, long after the final page has been turned. In my estimation, this is the epitome of a great read!
If you’re like me and love a well-written, captivating read, then this is the book for you.
I’ve always said that Debra Webb is the QUEEN of Suspense and this story doesn’t prove me wrong. A five-star read for me and I highly recommend it!
The LONGEST SILENCE is the latest installment to the SHADES OF DEATH Series and it doesn’t disappoint. A taunt thriller that will keep you riveted until the end and will keep you thinking about it, long after the final page has been turned. In my estimation, this is the epitome of a great read!
If you’re like me and love a well-written, captivating read, then this is the book for you.
I’ve always said that Debra Webb is the QUEEN of Suspense and this story doesn’t prove me wrong. A five-star read for me and I highly recommend it!
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