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A review by rhodamack09
Quieter Than Killing by Sarah Hilary
5.0
This review was originally posted on StrupagFor the past few years, my most-anticipated release list has included Sarah Hilary's latest works. We're now onto the fourth book of the DI Marnie Rome series and Hilary never fails to impress me. Her storytelling sweeps me up, diving into her books is like meeting up with old friends - and I love it!
The case in this book is compelling. There has been a series of attacks and Marnie and Noah are tasked with finding the culprits. Are the attacks connected? One again Hilary has woven her narrative, teasing and tripping me up along the way.
For me though, what I really enjoyed most about this book was spending more time with Marnie and Noah. I feel that by now, book four, we have a good handle on their characters, we know their histories and Hilary ensures we become even more invested in our protagonists.
I feel that I say this after every Hilary book, but Sarah handles the issues involved in Quieter Than Killing with great respect. It's one of the things I love about her writing; she takes care and consideration with any issues she addresses, yet doesn't detract from the story or lose any of the impact. If anything, it adds more impact!
I could sit here and gush about Sarah Hilary's novels all day long. Her stories are realistic and believable, her characters relatable. Hilary references real-life news events to anchor her stories into our lives. I love her ongoing development of Marnie and Noah's lives, and feel we are being drawn in closer with each passing page.
All in all, Quieter Than Killing is a fantastic addition to the series. It will raise many questions, but not all of them having answers!
The case in this book is compelling. There has been a series of attacks and Marnie and Noah are tasked with finding the culprits. Are the attacks connected? One again Hilary has woven her narrative, teasing and tripping me up along the way.
For me though, what I really enjoyed most about this book was spending more time with Marnie and Noah. I feel that by now, book four, we have a good handle on their characters, we know their histories and Hilary ensures we become even more invested in our protagonists.
I feel that I say this after every Hilary book, but Sarah handles the issues involved in Quieter Than Killing with great respect. It's one of the things I love about her writing; she takes care and consideration with any issues she addresses, yet doesn't detract from the story or lose any of the impact. If anything, it adds more impact!
I could sit here and gush about Sarah Hilary's novels all day long. Her stories are realistic and believable, her characters relatable. Hilary references real-life news events to anchor her stories into our lives. I love her ongoing development of Marnie and Noah's lives, and feel we are being drawn in closer with each passing page.
All in all, Quieter Than Killing is a fantastic addition to the series. It will raise many questions, but not all of them having answers!