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cmorris109's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jazzrizz's review against another edition
3.0
This one was just alright to me. Meg and Matt kind of lacked chemistry for me, and I just didn't much interest in their romance. I liked their banter, but to me it was more friendship than romance. I adored Killer though! I hope he's around for future books.
The mystery was just ok. I had most of it figured out VERY early on. Politics drive me nuts on a good day, so it was hard to actually stay interested in that part of the story.
It was nice to see other crew members working the case though.
The mystery was just ok. I had most of it figured out VERY early on. Politics drive me nuts on a good day, so it was hard to actually stay interested in that part of the story.
It was nice to see other crew members working the case though.
kitschnsink's review against another edition
2.0
Silly dialogue, shallow character development, ho hum writing, decent storyline.
macwolf01's review against another edition
3.0
The Silenced is the 15th book in the Krewe of Hunter series by Heather Graham. And my least favorite so far, I found it hard to connect with the two main characters; at times it seemed to drag.
Meg Murray is a novice FBI agent a late night phone message has her concerned for the safety of her childhood friend Lara. Convinced that Lara has been taken and maybe dead, Meg contacts an old friend Adam Harrison. She gets assigned to the Krewe of Hunters, a FBI unit of paranormal investigators.
Special agent Matt Bosworth, is no rookie and he's now been assigned a brand new agent out of the academy Meg Murray. They're sent on a wild goose chase for Meg's friend Lara.
3 Stars
Meg Murray is a novice FBI agent a late night phone message has her concerned for the safety of her childhood friend Lara. Convinced that Lara has been taken and maybe dead, Meg contacts an old friend Adam Harrison. She gets assigned to the Krewe of Hunters, a FBI unit of paranormal investigators.
Special agent Matt Bosworth, is no rookie and he's now been assigned a brand new agent out of the academy Meg Murray. They're sent on a wild goose chase for Meg's friend Lara.
3 Stars
marinaluna's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Upon reading this book again, liked it a bit more then the first time. Meg is still a major pain in the butt, but Matt is also a really great character and Killer is just the absolute best. I adore him. There are a lot of highlights and lowlights in this book, but overall the positive outweighs the negative. Definitely recommend if you love the Krewe and also keep in mind that this is book 1 of a loose trilogy of stand-alone stories with the same cast, just different main characters. A really good trilogy, too!!
wondernikel's review against another edition
2.0
2...So I took a break from this series, due to these novels being so similar...I hoped it would help because I like these novels, BUT they are just too similar and it makes them annoying...best part...Killer the dog!
literaryfeline's review against another edition
3.0
Coincidence can be a funny thing. Having recently read The Mapmaker's Children by Sarah McCoy, which takes place, in part, during the Civil War, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that Heather Graham's latest novel, The Silenced, ties into the Civil War too-sort of. At least, the two novels share similar settings with historical ties to the locales.
In some ways, The Silenced is my favorite of the Krewe Hunter books I have read so far. Although this is book #15, I have really only read 3 books in the series, all of them in the later half of the series. These books stand alone well, with two new main characters featured in each book. This particular book had more of a thriller feel to it than the cozy feel that past books have had. For those not familiar with the series, The Krewe Hunters are an elite division of the FBI whose members are specially gifted, often with the ability to see and communicate with ghosts.
As I am finding with this series, I am most enamored with the historical aspect, especially the history of the various locations that the novels take place. In The Silenced, Civil War history is at the forefront, and Graham weaves the history with the mystery quite well, referencing the political thoughts and changes at the time, some of which are relevant today. She doesn't do it in a heavy handed way at all--it's actually quite subtle.
The author does a good job of capturing the nuances of the newly formed partnership between the two main characters, especially with both of them not exactly happy about the idea. I liked the interplay between Meg and Matt, one the overconfident newbie and the other the slightly arrogant "old timer". They play off each other well, at first in a defensive sort of way and then later in a casual joking manner as they grow more comfortable with each other. I admit to not completely buying into the romance aspect of the novel though--I worried that it was more a case of a traumatic experience bringing two people together, and I wonder if it can possibly last.
My favorite character in the novel by far is Killer, who, if you read the book, you will get to know soon enough. Anyone who knows me well though won't be surprised.
The mystery itself was interesting. Politics play a large part over the course of the book and how that may or may not tie into the serial killings is a big part of it. Although I had an idea of what direction the novel would take, I was only partially right in terms of the ending--and even then I wasn't completely sure. The Krewe Hunters is a fun series, and I enjoy the interactions the characters have with the ghosts and the history behind the settings the various books take place.
Review copy provided by publisher via NetGalley for an honest review.
In some ways, The Silenced is my favorite of the Krewe Hunter books I have read so far. Although this is book #15, I have really only read 3 books in the series, all of them in the later half of the series. These books stand alone well, with two new main characters featured in each book. This particular book had more of a thriller feel to it than the cozy feel that past books have had. For those not familiar with the series, The Krewe Hunters are an elite division of the FBI whose members are specially gifted, often with the ability to see and communicate with ghosts.
As I am finding with this series, I am most enamored with the historical aspect, especially the history of the various locations that the novels take place. In The Silenced, Civil War history is at the forefront, and Graham weaves the history with the mystery quite well, referencing the political thoughts and changes at the time, some of which are relevant today. She doesn't do it in a heavy handed way at all--it's actually quite subtle.
The author does a good job of capturing the nuances of the newly formed partnership between the two main characters, especially with both of them not exactly happy about the idea. I liked the interplay between Meg and Matt, one the overconfident newbie and the other the slightly arrogant "old timer". They play off each other well, at first in a defensive sort of way and then later in a casual joking manner as they grow more comfortable with each other. I admit to not completely buying into the romance aspect of the novel though--I worried that it was more a case of a traumatic experience bringing two people together, and I wonder if it can possibly last.
My favorite character in the novel by far is Killer, who, if you read the book, you will get to know soon enough. Anyone who knows me well though won't be surprised.
The mystery itself was interesting. Politics play a large part over the course of the book and how that may or may not tie into the serial killings is a big part of it. Although I had an idea of what direction the novel would take, I was only partially right in terms of the ending--and even then I wasn't completely sure. The Krewe Hunters is a fun series, and I enjoy the interactions the characters have with the ghosts and the history behind the settings the various books take place.
Review copy provided by publisher via NetGalley for an honest review.
lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
5.0
Yeah, this was another amazing book! Loved the mystery and I can't wait to read the next book!
judythereader's review against another edition
4.0
Congressional aide Lara Mayhew leaves a cryptic message on her best friend's voice mail in the middle of the night and then disappears. That best friend is Meg Murray, who has just graduated from the F.B.I. academy has that something extra sought by the Krewe of Hunters and she has an in with their founder Adam Harrison so she goes to him for help. At the same time, A second body has been found in the DC area, leading the team to think they have a serial killer.
The victims look enough like Lara, that they worry that may be what happened to her. At the same time, there are rumors and conspiracy theories swirling through DC about the recent death of a presidential candidate so they need to explore all avenues. Matched up with veteran agent Matt Bosworth, Meg starts to follow in Lara's trail.
I enjoyed the road trip of this book as the two characters visit several civil war sites around the DC area. Graham always brings a sense of history to her Krewe books especially since they often encounter ghosts out of history. As I grow older and read more, I grow tired of the fawning of so many people over Robert E. Lee. He was not as honorable as we have been told and he did not work hard enough for reconciliation even though we have been told differently. That's just a minor issue.
I always like the characters of the Krewe. I would like to see relationships move more slowly and develop over several books, but, while the characters show up again, I feel like they are window dressing in later books.
Good story. Good characters. Great dog.
The victims look enough like Lara, that they worry that may be what happened to her. At the same time, there are rumors and conspiracy theories swirling through DC about the recent death of a presidential candidate so they need to explore all avenues. Matched up with veteran agent Matt Bosworth, Meg starts to follow in Lara's trail.
I enjoyed the road trip of this book as the two characters visit several civil war sites around the DC area. Graham always brings a sense of history to her Krewe books especially since they often encounter ghosts out of history. As I grow older and read more, I grow tired of the fawning of so many people over Robert E. Lee. He was not as honorable as we have been told and he did not work hard enough for reconciliation even though we have been told differently. That's just a minor issue.
I always like the characters of the Krewe. I would like to see relationships move more slowly and develop over several books, but, while the characters show up again, I feel like they are window dressing in later books.
Good story. Good characters. Great dog.
marinaluna's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I have mixed feelings about this book. It is not Heather Graham's best book, and yet it still gets almost 4 stars from me. I hope that conveys that even though this isn't up to her usual stuff, it is still a very good book.
Pro's:
Pro's:
- She goes into a new direction plotwise, which was very refreshing
- It was nice to have some of the old crew involved!
- I loved Matt as a character
- It has a different narrator, but he is as good as Luke Daniels.
Con's:
- Meg's attitude at the beginning was extremely annoying and I didn't like her at all. Stick with it, though, it does get better.
- As a result from the first point, the beginning felt extremely unbelievable and forced. It took me forever to get into the spirit of the book.
- It was too easy to figure it out.
Nevertheless, especially the middle and end were really quite good and I ended up liking the book. If I hadn't know HG, if that had been my first book, though, I probably would have DNF'ed it after the first chapters.