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Silent Night
Christmas, Tennessee, is a town where no one locks their doors and the worst crime is a stolen bicycle. Until the night blood is found . . . but there's no body.
Police Chief Tucker Ambrose hopes it's just a prank, but his years as a cop in Chicago tell him different. Then a body is discovered in the middle of the woods, staged with a bible, a crucifix, and a rosary . . . and Tucker knows something dark and sinister has arrived in his town.
Miranda Harley knows exactly what's going on. In fact, she's been tracking this serial killer, hoping to gather enough evidence to convict him. Trouble is, no one will believe her, not even the sexy police chief whose heated gazes promise nights of sin. But when Miranda falls into the crosshairs of a psychopath, Tucker must put aside his doubts and race to stop the killer from striking again.
Police Chief Tucker Ambrose hopes it's just a prank, but his years as a cop in Chicago tell him different. Then a body is discovered in the middle of the woods, staged with a bible, a crucifix, and a rosary . . . and Tucker knows something dark and sinister has arrived in his town.
Miranda Harley knows exactly what's going on. In fact, she's been tracking this serial killer, hoping to gather enough evidence to convict him. Trouble is, no one will believe her, not even the sexy police chief whose heated gazes promise nights of sin. But when Miranda falls into the crosshairs of a psychopath, Tucker must put aside his doubts and race to stop the killer from striking again.
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First published October 28, 2014
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November 22, 2015
4 chilling, thrilling, whodunnit stars!
Silent Night isn't my usual type of read, but I'm so glad I decided to give it a go. It's an intense, gruesome, psychological thriller, one that kept me guessing and turning the pages into the wee hours of the morning.
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Christmas, Tennessee, is a town where no one locks their doors and the worst crime is a stolen bicycle. Until the night blood is found . . . but there's no body.
Police Chief Tucker Ambrose hopes it's just a prank, but his years as a cop in Chicago tell him different. Then a body is discovered in the middle of the woods, staged with a bible, a crucifix, and a rosary . . . and Tucker knows something dark and sinister has arrived in his town.
Miranda Harley knows exactly what's going on. In fact, she's been tracking this serial killer, hoping to gather enough evidence to convict him. Trouble is, no one will believe her, not even the sexy police chief whose heated gazes promise nights of sin. But when Miranda falls into the crosshairs of a psychopath, Tucker must put aside his doubts and race to stop the killer from striking again.
My review...
Silent Night is my first taste of C.J. Kyle's writing and, while it's not perfect, it's an exciting, fast paced, riveting story that had me locking my car doors while waiting for my daughter to finish up in Target, and checking the doors and windows in my house when she and I got home.
There's definitely a romance here, but it does take a backseat to the murder mystery. That's understandable given the twists and turns and amount of time our hero, the sheriff, has to spend hunting this serial killer.
Just a word of warning to the squeamish amongst us, the murders and crime scenes are pretty disturbing, so keep this in mind should you decide to give this a try, and if you're a fan of crime thrillers, I highly recommend you do!
An eARC was provided by Avon Books and Edelweiss, and in return I'm giving them an honest review.
December 26, 2019
Miranda Harley has travelled to the town of Christmas, Tennessee, as she believes that a serial killer has relocated there after framing her brother for his first three crimes! When murders do indeed start anew, Miranda has to convince Chief Tucker Ambrose that the town's priest, Peter Anatole, is committing these religion-inspired murders, and that it's not the work of a copycat.
Romantic suspense mixed with serial killer thriller and police procedural. The book really dragged down when going through the motions of investigating the crimes. For example, Tucker and his colleagues questioning people that we know for a fact are not the killer. Sure, the cops don't know that they're innocent, but the reader definitely does, so it doesn't make it any less dreary to read about!
I hated the side character of Finn, Tucker's police partner from his old job. He's clearly sequel bait, if his exchanges with coroner Samantha are anything to go by. Ditto Lisa and Andy. However, this seems to be the only book by this author (actually co-authors, if the copyright page is anything to go by.) It was published in 2014. A little internet research shows they completed Deadly Night some time in 2017, but still no sign of that. I'm not holding my breath for any follow-ups, considering it's been five years now!
It's all pretty perfunctory for the genre, but it did deliver some unexpected twists late in the game. There are a couple of suspenseful moments and the climax was exciting. If you can surprise me, even just a little, you're doing something right!
Romantic suspense mixed with serial killer thriller and police procedural. The book really dragged down when going through the motions of investigating the crimes. For example, Tucker and his colleagues questioning people that we know for a fact are not the killer. Sure, the cops don't know that they're innocent, but the reader definitely does, so it doesn't make it any less dreary to read about!
I hated the side character of Finn, Tucker's police partner from his old job. He's clearly sequel bait, if his exchanges with coroner Samantha are anything to go by. Ditto Lisa and Andy. However, this seems to be the only book by this author (actually co-authors, if the copyright page is anything to go by.) It was published in 2014. A little internet research shows they completed Deadly Night some time in 2017, but still no sign of that. I'm not holding my breath for any follow-ups, considering it's been five years now!
It's all pretty perfunctory for the genre, but it did deliver some unexpected twists late in the game. There are a couple of suspenseful moments and the climax was exciting. If you can surprise me, even just a little, you're doing something right!
January 2, 2018
Really good book, great narration by Marguerite Gavin. (audible review)
This was a really good serial killer mystery. I really enjoyed it. I really liked Tucker and Miranda. For the romance portion of this book they had some good chemistry and great character development between them, There is a couple of sex scenes that were nicely written, not erotica not rated x,
The story line and plot was great, An innocent guy goes to prison for being a serial killer, The serial killer is a psycho!!!!! Just sayin. The story is easy to follow along keeps you entertained, There is a lot of great dialogue throughout the entire book and a few great secondary characters.
As for the narration, i really like Marguerite Gavin. She does a great job on all the voices and has a really nice reading voice,
This was a free listen with my Audible Romance Package Subscription. YAY!
This was a really good serial killer mystery. I really enjoyed it. I really liked Tucker and Miranda. For the romance portion of this book they had some good chemistry and great character development between them, There is a couple of sex scenes that were nicely written, not erotica not rated x,
The story line and plot was great, An innocent guy goes to prison for being a serial killer, The serial killer is a psycho!!!!! Just sayin. The story is easy to follow along keeps you entertained, There is a lot of great dialogue throughout the entire book and a few great secondary characters.
As for the narration, i really like Marguerite Gavin. She does a great job on all the voices and has a really nice reading voice,
This was a free listen with my Audible Romance Package Subscription. YAY!
November 20, 2014
Unexplained blood patterns in the snow, a missing teen, and a body found in the woods with a crucifix, rosary and bible. Something sinister has come to Christmas, Tennessee. I love a good serial murder and this case was an interesting one.
Police Chief Tucker Ambrose left the hustle and bustle of Chicago for the quieter life in Christmas where missing bikes and mischievous pranks are the most pressing cases. I liked Tucker; he was open minded, but thought things out for himself and was not averse to calling in outside help. I was a little disappointed that some of the department characters were cliché’ depicting small-town police officers as incompetent.
Miranda Harley is tracking a serial killer and has arrived in Christmas to gather evidence. A trained nurse, she has dropped everything to catch this killer. She failed once and refuses to fail again. Miranda is stubborn, a bit of a risk taker and not exactly open and honest with the local police chief. I know she was frustrated but I would have liked to see her open up more. Miranda was awkward at times but felt genuine.
I appreciated that the romance in Silent Night was delivered on the side and that solving the case took precedence. It allowed for an element of warmth as we hunted a killer. The relationship that developed was slow burning, with sexual tension as these two tangoed. The attraction felt genuine, and had just enough heat without too much detail thus, allowing this to appeal to a larger audience.
The serial killer is twisted, and I loved the religious angle and methodology the author used. The clues, red herrings and twists were delightful without getting too procedural making it a lighter read. Kyle shared the murders with us, giving us first hand experience with the killer. Silent Night flowed wonderfully and I was hooked from page one. Kyle offered some twists and turns to keep the reader guessing.
Copy provided by publisher.This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Book Reviewer
Police Chief Tucker Ambrose left the hustle and bustle of Chicago for the quieter life in Christmas where missing bikes and mischievous pranks are the most pressing cases. I liked Tucker; he was open minded, but thought things out for himself and was not averse to calling in outside help. I was a little disappointed that some of the department characters were cliché’ depicting small-town police officers as incompetent.
Miranda Harley is tracking a serial killer and has arrived in Christmas to gather evidence. A trained nurse, she has dropped everything to catch this killer. She failed once and refuses to fail again. Miranda is stubborn, a bit of a risk taker and not exactly open and honest with the local police chief. I know she was frustrated but I would have liked to see her open up more. Miranda was awkward at times but felt genuine.
I appreciated that the romance in Silent Night was delivered on the side and that solving the case took precedence. It allowed for an element of warmth as we hunted a killer. The relationship that developed was slow burning, with sexual tension as these two tangoed. The attraction felt genuine, and had just enough heat without too much detail thus, allowing this to appeal to a larger audience.
The serial killer is twisted, and I loved the religious angle and methodology the author used. The clues, red herrings and twists were delightful without getting too procedural making it a lighter read. Kyle shared the murders with us, giving us first hand experience with the killer. Silent Night flowed wonderfully and I was hooked from page one. Kyle offered some twists and turns to keep the reader guessing.
Copy provided by publisher.This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Book Reviewer
August 18, 2015
Christmas, Tennessee brings to mind year-long snow, Santa Claus, fir trees decorated with lights and ornaments. And that's mostly right .. except THIS Christmas, Tennessee also has a serial killer.
Miranda has followed the killer from Dayton, Ohio. The Rosary Killer brutally murdered three men and then disappeared. Miranda knows who it was .. but she couldn't convince the detectives of his guilt.
Miranda has a secret ... no one knows who she really is, not even the sheriff. A teenage boy has disappeared, leaving nothing but blood behind. When another man is taken and then found brutally murdered, Miranda tells the Sheriff, Tucker Ambrose, part of her story, hoping and praying that he will believe her.
This was a terrific serial killer book. I was swinging back and forth trying to figure out who the killer was. I truly enjoy a murder mystery that is so well written with red herrings here and there that I can't even come close to figuring out who the bad guy is.
The characters were believable and I fell in "like" with all of them ... Miranda, Tucker, and his friend and fellow detective Finn. I'm keeping fingers crossed that maybe Finn will get his own story.
Miranda has followed the killer from Dayton, Ohio. The Rosary Killer brutally murdered three men and then disappeared. Miranda knows who it was .. but she couldn't convince the detectives of his guilt.
Miranda has a secret ... no one knows who she really is, not even the sheriff. A teenage boy has disappeared, leaving nothing but blood behind. When another man is taken and then found brutally murdered, Miranda tells the Sheriff, Tucker Ambrose, part of her story, hoping and praying that he will believe her.
This was a terrific serial killer book. I was swinging back and forth trying to figure out who the killer was. I truly enjoy a murder mystery that is so well written with red herrings here and there that I can't even come close to figuring out who the bad guy is.
The characters were believable and I fell in "like" with all of them ... Miranda, Tucker, and his friend and fellow detective Finn. I'm keeping fingers crossed that maybe Finn will get his own story.
November 5, 2014
This is a fact paced, heart pounding story. Page after page you'll find yourself drawn into the story. At times your not sure if Miranda is just a little off her rocker, or if she's the only one with a brain. Soon she has Tucker if not on her side, at least willing to look into her claims. A must read.
June 6, 2016
For a debut novel, Silent Night was a fairly enjoyable read. The introduction was strong and the murder mystery had a rather promising start. I've got my quibbles here and there, but for the most part, I found the story decently executed with enough of an entertainment factor to keep me interested.
There were points where I found some of the progression tedious, but for the most part, the book was quite enjoyable.
The Story in Brief:
Blood is found in the snow, but there is no body. A young teenager is reported missing, but he's got a record for being a troublemaker. And then a body is found, carved up and displayed for all to see, staged with a Bible, a Crucifix, and a Rosary. Having returned to the small town of Christmas, Tennessee to get away from the gruesome crimes such as these when he used to work in Chicago, Police Chief Tucker Ambrose realizes that something sinister has come to the peaceful little town.
Miranda Harley has tracked a serial killer to Christmas, Tennessee with every intention of finding the evidence she needs to put the true killer behind bars. Her own little brother has been falsely accused and convicted, but no one will believe her. And now the killer is striking again, picking up where he'd left off and time is running out.
My Thoughts:
Again, I apologize for my lackluster summary above. But to be totally honest, the mystery itself was fairly predictable and a little lackluster itself. It had a good premise and all, but I feel like something more could have been done to bring on the suspense and the thrill. We know who the killer is from the beginning of the book and even the slight twist in events nearing the end felt kind of weak and trying to misdirect our investigative muscles.
For the most part, the book felt kind of mundane and unbalanced, but at least the narrative and the progression were quite smooth. But for a book titled Silent Night, the atmosphere wasn't as dark and gory as I'd been expecting; especially after that very first scene's bloody and gory murder.
The characters were fairly standard for a romantic suspense, and I can't help but to note that Miranda could have been less of a damsel; the entire entourage of characters around her handled her with such delicate kid gloves that I thought she would break at the slightest blow of a wind. Even when everyone was angry at her for her deceptions or her interference with the investigations, they were still treating her like she was too fragile to be rough with.
The romance was also a little lackluster, but I DO appreciate that our characters had time to become attracted to one another, get to know each other, and THEN start developing feelings for each other. I'm not even sure there was instalust in this relationship; sexy times didn't even start surfacing until a little over halfway through the book.
Though the obligatory semi-"Pretty Woman" scene made me cringe just a little bit. We're in the middle of a murder investigation and we decide that our hero would buy the damsel something pretty to wear for a dinner night? I don't know how I feel about that; especially when the guy automatically assumes that his date would be alright wearing something that shows lots of cleavage and a slit "up to here", in the dead of snowy winter.
Nonetheless, Silent Night was a decent debut for C.J. Kyle and I will continue to keep an eye out for more books written by this author.
There were points where I found some of the progression tedious, but for the most part, the book was quite enjoyable.
The Story in Brief:
Blood is found in the snow, but there is no body. A young teenager is reported missing, but he's got a record for being a troublemaker. And then a body is found, carved up and displayed for all to see, staged with a Bible, a Crucifix, and a Rosary. Having returned to the small town of Christmas, Tennessee to get away from the gruesome crimes such as these when he used to work in Chicago, Police Chief Tucker Ambrose realizes that something sinister has come to the peaceful little town.
Miranda Harley has tracked a serial killer to Christmas, Tennessee with every intention of finding the evidence she needs to put the true killer behind bars. Her own little brother has been falsely accused and convicted, but no one will believe her. And now the killer is striking again, picking up where he'd left off and time is running out.
My Thoughts:
Again, I apologize for my lackluster summary above. But to be totally honest, the mystery itself was fairly predictable and a little lackluster itself. It had a good premise and all, but I feel like something more could have been done to bring on the suspense and the thrill. We know who the killer is from the beginning of the book and even the slight twist in events nearing the end felt kind of weak and trying to misdirect our investigative muscles.
For the most part, the book felt kind of mundane and unbalanced, but at least the narrative and the progression were quite smooth. But for a book titled Silent Night, the atmosphere wasn't as dark and gory as I'd been expecting; especially after that very first scene's bloody and gory murder.
The characters were fairly standard for a romantic suspense, and I can't help but to note that Miranda could have been less of a damsel; the entire entourage of characters around her handled her with such delicate kid gloves that I thought she would break at the slightest blow of a wind. Even when everyone was angry at her for her deceptions or her interference with the investigations, they were still treating her like she was too fragile to be rough with.
The romance was also a little lackluster, but I DO appreciate that our characters had time to become attracted to one another, get to know each other, and THEN start developing feelings for each other. I'm not even sure there was instalust in this relationship; sexy times didn't even start surfacing until a little over halfway through the book.
Though the obligatory semi-"Pretty Woman" scene made me cringe just a little bit. We're in the middle of a murder investigation and we decide that our hero would buy the damsel something pretty to wear for a dinner night? I don't know how I feel about that; especially when the guy automatically assumes that his date would be alright wearing something that shows lots of cleavage and a slit "up to here", in the dead of snowy winter.
Nonetheless, Silent Night was a decent debut for C.J. Kyle and I will continue to keep an eye out for more books written by this author.
January 26, 2015
I believe this is a debut novel from this author...and it is a knockout! I will not repeat the summary - suffice to say this is one very suspenseful read! A word of warning though; the murder scenes are quite graphic, which does not bother me but may bother some. Excellent writing, with a unique plot and an ending I couldn't guess! Despite the gore, it had the happy ending I always crave, but its a twisted ride to get there. Can't wait for the next book by this new author!
September 25, 2020
Not a terrible book by any means, but it struggles to figure out what it wants to be--police procedural? Romantic suspense? I don't think those two things work well together but that's what this book tries to do.
Overall though, the mystery itself is good and will definitely keep readers guessing.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
Overall though, the mystery itself is good and will definitely keep readers guessing.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
March 24, 2015
SILENT NIGHT
This was my first time reading this author but it will not be my last. I have found a new author for my books. This was a suspenseful thriller with much heart. I recommend you read.
This was my first time reading this author but it will not be my last. I have found a new author for my books. This was a suspenseful thriller with much heart. I recommend you read.
March 16, 2015
Good book
Very interesting book. This book kept my attention. Very hard to put down. Love romantic mysteries that keep you in suspense until the end. I would refer this to anyone.
Very interesting book. This book kept my attention. Very hard to put down. Love romantic mysteries that keep you in suspense until the end. I would refer this to anyone.
November 26, 2021
The narrator Marguerite Gavin does a great job reading this book. For me this was a book that I read from beginning to end starting the moment I started the book. The romantic times between Tucker and Miranda were well done as well. I first thought it was going to over shadow the story, but it was just the right blend between their romance, Miranda frustrating Tucker so much that I just had to chuckle and them finally finding the right killer. my least favorite character in the story however was Tuckers old partner. I don't get why Tucker even needed to bring him into the picture. But, in the end it was a happy ending for all that mattered!
July 31, 2024
Compelling and unique serial killer, good suspense, but I thought the heroine was too weak. She runs away of faints at the very sight of the villain. She sort of redeemed herself in the end, but still, I like a stronger female lead.
I didn't take off a star for this, but I was offended by the author's comment in her bio that "the weather is just bipolar as some of my characters turn out to be."
Bipolar disorder is an illness, not a synonym for "crazy" or "psychopath." And it's not a joke or a punchline.
I don't intend to buy or read any of this author's other books.
I didn't take off a star for this, but I was offended by the author's comment in her bio that "the weather is just bipolar as some of my characters turn out to be."
Bipolar disorder is an illness, not a synonym for "crazy" or "psychopath." And it's not a joke or a punchline.
I don't intend to buy or read any of this author's other books.
January 2, 2019
In a town named Christmas the police chief Tucker Ambrose discovers a body in the middle of the woods with a Bible, a crucifix and a rosary. Miranda Harley comes into town and hopes to find enough evidence to free her brother from prison as he was convicted as the serial killer. She thinks it is actually a priest who has moved to the town of Christmas. Of course, there is a love affair between her and the top cop and they solve this mystery together.
August 9, 2020
Great characters and a riveting suspenseful read
An enjoyable read and suspense filled trip through a small town cop's efforts to catch a serial killer. The killer's M.O. was imaginative. The characters are really well defined and interesting. And there are plenty of twists in this one to keep it exciting throughout. The ending was terrific! I can easily see this being a movie and i hope it spawns a series with these characters. Well done, C.J.!!!
An enjoyable read and suspense filled trip through a small town cop's efforts to catch a serial killer. The killer's M.O. was imaginative. The characters are really well defined and interesting. And there are plenty of twists in this one to keep it exciting throughout. The ending was terrific! I can easily see this being a movie and i hope it spawns a series with these characters. Well done, C.J.!!!
June 18, 2025
Decent thriller surrounded by “my life is in danger, I just got attacked, but damn I want him inside me”. Also. Best lines were reference to the male protagonist’s “southern sniper” and her “creamy white mounts of cleavage”.
Oops. Spoilers.
Oops. Spoilers.
June 26, 2017
Great 1st book. Hope this becomes a series
August 3, 2017
I really liked this story and each of the characters. hoping to read more
October 9, 2017
Too much religion for me. Ugh!
July 8, 2020
Good book
Well written.good characters just wish writers would not use the f word and God's name in vain.at least this author didn't curse anywhere near as much as other authors.
Well written.good characters just wish writers would not use the f word and God's name in vain.at least this author didn't curse anywhere near as much as other authors.
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August 17, 2020I wasn't a fan of the writing style here. DNF.
October 26, 2020
Very good psychology thriller. The characters were believable and well drawn. The plot complex and full of suspense with a side of romance.
November 30, 2021
Sappy love scenes were unnecessary, otherwise the book was good.
May 21, 2022
I loved this one! Quick and fun read. I truly couldn’t put it down!
March 2, 2017
A very good debut novel.
Miranda arrives in Christmas, Tennessee. She rents a cottage from the town's police chief, Tucker Ambrose. Little does he know that Miranda is going to be the source of a lot of grief.
This small town is generally quiet and peaceful. But with Miranda's arrival, evil enters the town. Suddenly there are dead bodies found around town.
Miranda has some explaining to do. The chemistry between the two is not undeniable but Tucker can't let it get in the way of his investigation. Miranda seems to know a great deal about the circumstances surrounding these fatalities. Coincidence or something more sinister?
Hopefully, there will be more books by this promising author.
Miranda arrives in Christmas, Tennessee. She rents a cottage from the town's police chief, Tucker Ambrose. Little does he know that Miranda is going to be the source of a lot of grief.
This small town is generally quiet and peaceful. But with Miranda's arrival, evil enters the town. Suddenly there are dead bodies found around town.
Miranda has some explaining to do. The chemistry between the two is not undeniable but Tucker can't let it get in the way of his investigation. Miranda seems to know a great deal about the circumstances surrounding these fatalities. Coincidence or something more sinister?
Hopefully, there will be more books by this promising author.
June 16, 2015
This was a fantastic debut, kept me reading, didn't want to put it down. When it first started, Miranda seemed rather annoying. She was keeping her true identity hidden from Tucker, the local sheriff. He was frustrated with her and I have to admit, I was too. As the story progressed, I learned her brother was in prison, convicted of a crime he didn't commit. At least that's what Miranda believed. Until being wrongly accused of being The Rosary Killer, he'd been an attorney, an upstanding member of his community. It was obvious someone had set him up and Miranda knew exactly who that someone was.
She'd followed Father Peter Anatole to the town of Christmas, Tennessee, vowing to prove what he'd done. Her reluctance to confide in Tucker was based on her previous experiences with law enforcement. When she'd presented her evidence, tried to convince them of the priest's guilt, they'd refused to listen. And why should they when they had the case neatly sown up and their only suspect behind bars.
Miranda, however wasn't about to give up. Especially not when a man is killed in Christmas and all the signs point to the Rosary Killer yet again. So she insinuates herself into every aspect of Tucker' s investigation, even going so far as to plant cameras in Anatole' s house. But when she's caught breaking into the church, it's the last straw for Tuck. He demands answers or he's tossing her in jail. When she shares her real reason for coming to his town, he's skeptical. Of course she'd want to find anything she could to prove her brother's innocence but accusing the local priest? When a teenager goes missing and another body is found, Tuck is forced to face the fact he has a serial killer on his hands. So is Miranda right in her theory that the murderer is fulfilling the Catholic sacraments and cleansing the victims of their sins? Could the good Father somehow be involved? If not, who was guilty and why pick his people, his town? In order to solve the crime it's going to take Tucker,his department, and even his former partner, to discover the truth and stop the madman before he can kill again. He's also going to have to protect Miranda after the killer learns her identity and comes for her too.
The author did a bang-up job of mixing things up just enough to keep you guessing. She also introduced characters that I hope we will see more of in future books. I really liked her writing style and she had a solid knowledge of law enforcement and crime solving that was evident in her work. The only complaint I had was that there could have been a tad more romance, maybe an extra kiss or two just to heat things up, but can understand the need to slowly build the relationship between Miranda and Tucker, particularly since she was new in town. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Now I want to know, where's the sequel?
She'd followed Father Peter Anatole to the town of Christmas, Tennessee, vowing to prove what he'd done. Her reluctance to confide in Tucker was based on her previous experiences with law enforcement. When she'd presented her evidence, tried to convince them of the priest's guilt, they'd refused to listen. And why should they when they had the case neatly sown up and their only suspect behind bars.
Miranda, however wasn't about to give up. Especially not when a man is killed in Christmas and all the signs point to the Rosary Killer yet again. So she insinuates herself into every aspect of Tucker' s investigation, even going so far as to plant cameras in Anatole' s house. But when she's caught breaking into the church, it's the last straw for Tuck. He demands answers or he's tossing her in jail. When she shares her real reason for coming to his town, he's skeptical. Of course she'd want to find anything she could to prove her brother's innocence but accusing the local priest? When a teenager goes missing and another body is found, Tuck is forced to face the fact he has a serial killer on his hands. So is Miranda right in her theory that the murderer is fulfilling the Catholic sacraments and cleansing the victims of their sins? Could the good Father somehow be involved? If not, who was guilty and why pick his people, his town? In order to solve the crime it's going to take Tucker,his department, and even his former partner, to discover the truth and stop the madman before he can kill again. He's also going to have to protect Miranda after the killer learns her identity and comes for her too.
The author did a bang-up job of mixing things up just enough to keep you guessing. She also introduced characters that I hope we will see more of in future books. I really liked her writing style and she had a solid knowledge of law enforcement and crime solving that was evident in her work. The only complaint I had was that there could have been a tad more romance, maybe an extra kiss or two just to heat things up, but can understand the need to slowly build the relationship between Miranda and Tucker, particularly since she was new in town. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Now I want to know, where's the sequel?
March 30, 2015
Silent Night is set in a Christmas setting in a small town called Christmas. It’s Christmas all year round in this small town and they have never had anything like this happen in their happy little town. It starts out with a crime scene of a little blood and a missing teen. Then a body is found but it’s not the teen, but an adult male and there are rosary beads and a bible at the crime scene.
Chief Tucker isn’t just a small town policemen he has seen his share of violence as he use to work in Chicago. What he was not prepared for his Miranda. A newcomer to Christmas who knows way to much about what is going on and has a crazy theory about who is doing the killing.
Miranda has followed a man she believes to be the man responsible for the killings in her home town and she has a personal stake in finding stopping the killer. She comes to Christmas to get proof that the man she is following is the real killer and she has butted heads with law enforcement before so when she first meets Chief Tucker she sort of skirts around the truth a little.
There is a lot of chemistry between Chief Tucker and Miranda and then they clash a bit with the crimes that are happening. When finds out who she really is and why she is there he is angry but he is not the sort of cop who doesn’t check out every lead and now he is going to have to find a killer and keep the woman he is starting to fall for from harm.
Silent Night sucked me right into the story and held my attention to the very end. I started listening to this while I was cleaning and normally I can just stop and go about doing other things but even after I was done cleaning I was still glued to my earphones and didn’t want to quit. I did eventually have to put them down and go to bed but I picked it right back up the next day and finished this one out. I don’t normally finished an audiobook this fast so it was a great read for me.
I loved both the main characters Chief Tucker might work in a smaller town but he is no small town cop since he is from Chicago so he has seen bad before. He knows how to work a crime scene and he is good at what he does. He takes a liking to Miranda right off the bat which is something that doesn’t normally happen. The waitress tells her he must like you because the chief never shares his cornbread..or something like that it was cute..lol. Miranda doesn’t want to get involved with any type of law enforcement as she doesn’t trust them, but something about Tucker keeps drawing her in. Miranda is determined to come and prove a man a killer and she isn’t going to let Tucker get in the way. They make a great couple.
If you like romantic suspense then I highly recommend you try this one out because I really enjoyed it and look forward to trying something else from this author.
Chief Tucker isn’t just a small town policemen he has seen his share of violence as he use to work in Chicago. What he was not prepared for his Miranda. A newcomer to Christmas who knows way to much about what is going on and has a crazy theory about who is doing the killing.
Miranda has followed a man she believes to be the man responsible for the killings in her home town and she has a personal stake in finding stopping the killer. She comes to Christmas to get proof that the man she is following is the real killer and she has butted heads with law enforcement before so when she first meets Chief Tucker she sort of skirts around the truth a little.
There is a lot of chemistry between Chief Tucker and Miranda and then they clash a bit with the crimes that are happening. When finds out who she really is and why she is there he is angry but he is not the sort of cop who doesn’t check out every lead and now he is going to have to find a killer and keep the woman he is starting to fall for from harm.
Silent Night sucked me right into the story and held my attention to the very end. I started listening to this while I was cleaning and normally I can just stop and go about doing other things but even after I was done cleaning I was still glued to my earphones and didn’t want to quit. I did eventually have to put them down and go to bed but I picked it right back up the next day and finished this one out. I don’t normally finished an audiobook this fast so it was a great read for me.
I loved both the main characters Chief Tucker might work in a smaller town but he is no small town cop since he is from Chicago so he has seen bad before. He knows how to work a crime scene and he is good at what he does. He takes a liking to Miranda right off the bat which is something that doesn’t normally happen. The waitress tells her he must like you because the chief never shares his cornbread..or something like that it was cute..lol. Miranda doesn’t want to get involved with any type of law enforcement as she doesn’t trust them, but something about Tucker keeps drawing her in. Miranda is determined to come and prove a man a killer and she isn’t going to let Tucker get in the way. They make a great couple.
If you like romantic suspense then I highly recommend you try this one out because I really enjoyed it and look forward to trying something else from this author.
October 5, 2014
4.5 stars out of 5!
I do love a good murder mystery and this one did not disappoint. It kept me clued to my e-reader from beginning to end. I couldn’t put it down or flip the pages fast enough!
Really, who expects to have murder happen in a town called Christmas, Tennessee? Certainly not the good citizens of Christmas. It actually sounded like a fun place to visit, although, I am not so sure I would want to visit during the Holiday season. As can be expected, this town goes all out for the holiday – parades, carnival, street vendors and decorations galore. Very touristy. I think I would be like the “townies” and go someplace else. But then, I am not a fan of crowds. But, I digress. This is a murder mystery, not a commentary on the community.
But I really don’t want to get too into the murder part, cuz you know, spoilers. But take my word for it, it is grizzly, bloody, and leaves no clues for the hapless law enforcement. It doesn’t help that it is December and snowing all the time. If there were clues, they could buried in the snow.
Police Chief, Tucker Ambrose, is a diligent guy. He worked the case well for a small town cop. I liked him. He did his best, even calling in help when he needed a second set of eyes. How many macho men do you know that will admit they might need help? I thought that was so cool.
Then there is Miranda Harley. She knows what is going on, or thinks she does, but well, as the blurb says, no one believes her. Not even the sexy Police Chief making eyes at her. *sigh* I had to respect and admire Miranda. She had her beliefs and convictions and was going to do what it took to make someone believe her. I am not sure I would have been as steadfast and dedicated as she was in the same situation. I would like to believe I would, but . . . She had real guts and courage and stood up for what she believed, even when no one believed her. Amazing!
I liked the presentation of the clues in this – what few there were. I thought I had if figured out, then I didn’t, then holy cow! Wow! Really? Those are the really good murder mysteries.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I do love a good murder mystery and this one did not disappoint. It kept me clued to my e-reader from beginning to end. I couldn’t put it down or flip the pages fast enough!
Really, who expects to have murder happen in a town called Christmas, Tennessee? Certainly not the good citizens of Christmas. It actually sounded like a fun place to visit, although, I am not so sure I would want to visit during the Holiday season. As can be expected, this town goes all out for the holiday – parades, carnival, street vendors and decorations galore. Very touristy. I think I would be like the “townies” and go someplace else. But then, I am not a fan of crowds. But, I digress. This is a murder mystery, not a commentary on the community.
But I really don’t want to get too into the murder part, cuz you know, spoilers. But take my word for it, it is grizzly, bloody, and leaves no clues for the hapless law enforcement. It doesn’t help that it is December and snowing all the time. If there were clues, they could buried in the snow.
Police Chief, Tucker Ambrose, is a diligent guy. He worked the case well for a small town cop. I liked him. He did his best, even calling in help when he needed a second set of eyes. How many macho men do you know that will admit they might need help? I thought that was so cool.
Then there is Miranda Harley. She knows what is going on, or thinks she does, but well, as the blurb says, no one believes her. Not even the sexy Police Chief making eyes at her. *sigh* I had to respect and admire Miranda. She had her beliefs and convictions and was going to do what it took to make someone believe her. I am not sure I would have been as steadfast and dedicated as she was in the same situation. I would like to believe I would, but . . . She had real guts and courage and stood up for what she believed, even when no one believed her. Amazing!
I liked the presentation of the clues in this – what few there were. I thought I had if figured out, then I didn’t, then holy cow! Wow! Really? Those are the really good murder mysteries.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
November 7, 2014
4.5 Stars
Miranda Harley is tracking a serial killer, determined to gather the evidence needed to convict him trouble is no one believes her not even the sexy police chief, Tucker but then she gets caught in the psychopath’s crosshairs in this thrilling romantic suspense.
This steady to fast paced plot keeps readers on the edge of their seat with lots of suspense, excitement and romance. The author brings the story to life with well written scenes and details that capture the imagination and the well orchestrated suspense and action draw the reader deeper into the story while the strong compelling characters grab the reader’s attention and ensure that they want to know every last detail.
Miranda and Tucker’s attraction to each burns hot from the very first meeting but Miranda has a few secrets and she’s not real trusting of cops so she fights her desires and once Tucker finds out who she is and what’s she’s up to he’s the one determined to keep his distance, but neither can stop the sparks from flying in every direction. Both characters are quite determined and the chemistry between them seems to fly off the pages ensuring the readers wants to know how they work things out.
The reader can’t help but get caught up in all the excitement and spine tingling anticipation as the story progresses. The author keeps the readers guessing with surprising twists and turns, the characters are easily understood and the action and suspense are believable making this a very enjoyable and entertaining read. I was completely caught up in the story from the very beginning and the author’s debut novel is one that everyone should read if they like suspense and romance and I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more books by CJ Kyle.
- Eva
Miranda Harley is tracking a serial killer, determined to gather the evidence needed to convict him trouble is no one believes her not even the sexy police chief, Tucker but then she gets caught in the psychopath’s crosshairs in this thrilling romantic suspense.
This steady to fast paced plot keeps readers on the edge of their seat with lots of suspense, excitement and romance. The author brings the story to life with well written scenes and details that capture the imagination and the well orchestrated suspense and action draw the reader deeper into the story while the strong compelling characters grab the reader’s attention and ensure that they want to know every last detail.
Miranda and Tucker’s attraction to each burns hot from the very first meeting but Miranda has a few secrets and she’s not real trusting of cops so she fights her desires and once Tucker finds out who she is and what’s she’s up to he’s the one determined to keep his distance, but neither can stop the sparks from flying in every direction. Both characters are quite determined and the chemistry between them seems to fly off the pages ensuring the readers wants to know how they work things out.
The reader can’t help but get caught up in all the excitement and spine tingling anticipation as the story progresses. The author keeps the readers guessing with surprising twists and turns, the characters are easily understood and the action and suspense are believable making this a very enjoyable and entertaining read. I was completely caught up in the story from the very beginning and the author’s debut novel is one that everyone should read if they like suspense and romance and I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more books by CJ Kyle.
- Eva
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