The Quiet Dead

By: NJ Mackay

Many thanks to Love Books Tours for the gifted copy of this ARC!

BLURB

Fifteen years ago, he confessed to the murder of his wife and children.

As a teenager, Hayley DaSilva walked into a nightmare; discovering the bodies of her mother, twin brother, and friend all brutally slaughtered in her home… and her nine-year-old brother missing. Her father, Leonard DaSilva, confessed to the murders, but Ethan was never seen again.

He lied. But why?

Now, Hayley has fled her dreadful past in Thamespark – until the call from Detective Sebastian Locke. Little bones uncovered in a shallow grave belong to Ethan… and the investigation reveals holes in the case that prove Leonard’s confession was false. He didn’t kill his family. So why did he say he did?

As DI Locke and the squad realise that a killer has been hiding in plain sight in the sleepy commuter town of Thamespark, the previously cold case becomes an urgent investigation. But as the squad gets closer to the truth of who really murdered the DaSilvas, it becomes clear that the culprit won’t hesitate to spill blood to keep their shocking secrets hidden…

MY REVIEW

I was pleasantly surprised by this book! It started off a little iffy for me but the more I read, the more I enjoyed it! I really enjoyed DI Sebastian Locke. Mackay wrote a great detective. He didn’t want to take the easy way out, use the simple answer. He continued to look for the truth even if it was more difficult and it took more time, energy, effort, and resources. We experienced his thoroughness and learned information as he learned it.

I also really enjoyed the mystery around who killed Hayley’ mom and siblings. It was interesting to read how it all played out, who did it, and why that person did it! I think Mackay ended this novel perfectly and I’m curious to see what situation DI Sebastian Locke finds himself in next!

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