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katie_baker's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
andthentherewerenone's review against another edition
4.0
What a ride!
Don't make a sound is the story of Malcolm and Harriet, a seemingly ordinary couple who abducts a young girl in a desperate effort to create a family of their own.
Their 'daughter' Daisy has been living locked in a room for 3 years, when Malcom decides it's time to bring a new member to the family.
The story is so dark and gripping, I know it's been said plenty of times, but it was almost impossible to put down.
I got the audio version, and the narration by Jonathan Keeble is just exceptional, brought the characters to life and really made my skin crawl.
I didn't know this book was part of a series, as it works fine as a standalone, but after this one I'm definitely checking out the other books in the series.
Don't make a sound is the story of Malcolm and Harriet, a seemingly ordinary couple who abducts a young girl in a desperate effort to create a family of their own.
Their 'daughter' Daisy has been living locked in a room for 3 years, when Malcom decides it's time to bring a new member to the family.
The story is so dark and gripping, I know it's been said plenty of times, but it was almost impossible to put down.
I got the audio version, and the narration by Jonathan Keeble is just exceptional, brought the characters to life and really made my skin crawl.
I didn't know this book was part of a series, as it works fine as a standalone, but after this one I'm definitely checking out the other books in the series.
ejj01's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
h_loudavi5's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
noveldeelights's review against another edition
5.0
Did you hear that thud? That was the sound of my jaw hitting the floor. Good grief.
The third instalment of the DS Nathan Cody series starts off innocently enough but after just a few pages, the whole scene is tilted onto its head so hard that my eyes almost popped out of my head and I wondered how I would survive the rest of this book without taking something that would provide some sort of calming effect. Talk about having the rug pulled from underneath you. Bloody hell!
I don’t want to give anything away about this terribly exciting plot, other than to say it deals with a missing child. Stories involving children are always rather tough to read, I find, and David Jackson made that experience even worse (in a totally good way) by actually offering the reader a missing child’s perspective. It’s uncomfortable, frightening and utterly heartbreaking to find yourself in that horrible situation with them.
Don’t Make A Sound is intensely gripping, utterly addictive and I devoured it in one glorious sitting. It’s a dark, disturbing and a brilliantly relentless page-turner that kept me having to remind myself to keep breathing. The banter between Cody and Webley offers some much needed relief at times, making me chuckle in the midst of all this evilness. We even learn a little something new about Blunt, which I’m desperately hoping will be explored further.
I don’t normally like mentioning endings. I always find it’s something like that “twist you won’t see coming” bit where you rush to get to the part everyone is talking about. Know what I mean? Obviously I don’t want you to rush to get to the end of this story (seriously, slow down, enjoy the thrilling ride) but boy, did that blow my mind or what?! Didn’t see that coming at all and it seriously messed with my head! Just awesome!
What an absolutely brilliant addition to an already outstanding series! You’re all reading these, right? If not, I highly recommend you head out out to pick up your copies right now? When you’ve finished catching up, I’m sure you’ll join me in eagerly awaiting the fourth book in the series. I can’t wait to see what David Jackson has in store for the team.
The third instalment of the DS Nathan Cody series starts off innocently enough but after just a few pages, the whole scene is tilted onto its head so hard that my eyes almost popped out of my head and I wondered how I would survive the rest of this book without taking something that would provide some sort of calming effect. Talk about having the rug pulled from underneath you. Bloody hell!
I don’t want to give anything away about this terribly exciting plot, other than to say it deals with a missing child. Stories involving children are always rather tough to read, I find, and David Jackson made that experience even worse (in a totally good way) by actually offering the reader a missing child’s perspective. It’s uncomfortable, frightening and utterly heartbreaking to find yourself in that horrible situation with them.
Don’t Make A Sound is intensely gripping, utterly addictive and I devoured it in one glorious sitting. It’s a dark, disturbing and a brilliantly relentless page-turner that kept me having to remind myself to keep breathing. The banter between Cody and Webley offers some much needed relief at times, making me chuckle in the midst of all this evilness. We even learn a little something new about Blunt, which I’m desperately hoping will be explored further.
I don’t normally like mentioning endings. I always find it’s something like that “twist you won’t see coming” bit where you rush to get to the part everyone is talking about. Know what I mean? Obviously I don’t want you to rush to get to the end of this story (seriously, slow down, enjoy the thrilling ride) but boy, did that blow my mind or what?! Didn’t see that coming at all and it seriously messed with my head! Just awesome!
What an absolutely brilliant addition to an already outstanding series! You’re all reading these, right? If not, I highly recommend you head out out to pick up your copies right now? When you’ve finished catching up, I’m sure you’ll join me in eagerly awaiting the fourth book in the series. I can’t wait to see what David Jackson has in store for the team.
mandylovestoread's review against another edition
5.0
Don't Make A Sound is book 3 in the :DS Nathan Cody series and in my opinion the best one. When I received this book I realised that I had missed book 2 so I quickly righted that wrong and was ready for book 3.
This time we meet the Benson family, Malcom, Harriet and Daisy... only Daisy is not really their daughter. 3 years ago they stole her from her family and kept her locked away in their house. Now they have decided that she needs a sister. Now the police are involved and soon put the pieces together. Cody and his team set out to find the girls and return them to their real parents.
Nathan Cody is a great character. He has a lot going on in his head from past cases. I love his relationship with his partner and team. I hope that there will be be more book stories in this series.
Thanks to Bonnier Zaffre and NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book to read and enjoy in exchange for my honest opinions
This time we meet the Benson family, Malcom, Harriet and Daisy... only Daisy is not really their daughter. 3 years ago they stole her from her family and kept her locked away in their house. Now they have decided that she needs a sister. Now the police are involved and soon put the pieces together. Cody and his team set out to find the girls and return them to their real parents.
Nathan Cody is a great character. He has a lot going on in his head from past cases. I love his relationship with his partner and team. I hope that there will be be more book stories in this series.
Thanks to Bonnier Zaffre and NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book to read and enjoy in exchange for my honest opinions
bookaholic84's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Forced institutionalization, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Murder, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders