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Detective Emily Tizzano #8
A Silent Witness
She trusted him with her heart. Now he’s dead—and she’s the prime suspect.
The FBI is after her. Someone else is watching her every move. And the evidence points straight to her.
Heartbroken and furious, former cold case detective, Emily Tizzano, will stop at nothing to uncover the truth. But the deeper she digs, the more she realizes his death wasn’t random—it was personal. Someone wanted him gone. And now, they want her gone too.
On the run and outnumbered, Emily must outsmart the agents hunting her—and the killer determined to finish the job. Because this time, it’s not just justice she’s after…it’s payback.
The FBI is after her. Someone else is watching her every move. And the evidence points straight to her.
Heartbroken and furious, former cold case detective, Emily Tizzano, will stop at nothing to uncover the truth. But the deeper she digs, the more she realizes his death wasn’t random—it was personal. Someone wanted him gone. And now, they want her gone too.
On the run and outnumbered, Emily must outsmart the agents hunting her—and the killer determined to finish the job. Because this time, it’s not just justice she’s after…it’s payback.
302 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 16, 2026
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January 30, 2026
I really like the language used in this nook. Easy to read and the description of each scenes and thoughts of each characters are well written. The only problem I have with this book was that the ending was underwhelming. So it is not a huge syndicate that was behind that, and even the FBI was unable to figure that one out, only Emily and Mike because the plot says so.
I mean I was waiting for a politician or a business person to be behind the death of Cash especially it involves millions of dollars but alas it is just a random woman April Haynes and her husband who was able to break through the bank without the bank noticing him stealing that big amount of money. I mean, how can that be? Haynes is not a tech only a person who oversee right? Why did the management did not look into him? And why all the tracing or diagram thing about Connectiva, Sophia Liang, the construction and the bank? When the enemy is not part of them rather was an icing on the top.
Maybe the Haynes owned something but it did not stick to me. All I know how shallow April revenge story was particularly it was because Cash ignored her in college year and went towards Emily as she cant get Cash. She even kidnapped another girl the pianist? I forgot her name as there is no foreshadowing that there was a case like that before.
I was underwhelmed by the ending. I think the ending would be good if the Connectiva, Sophia Liang and so on controversy would continue in this book series. But since this is only my first book from the author I do not know yet.
I also find the death of Mason, Manson? I forgot the name of the previous FBI agent who live near Mike unnecessary. I mean, April did theatrics when confronted by Emily but all the action before hand was done to hide who is behind it all. I mean, isn’t that ironic?
I also find Mike and his abilities unbelievable. I mean who could have able to access FBI database without alarming their data breach firewall or something. I know this is fiction but his skills are unbelievable. Let alone he only did this to himself.
In conclusion, i think this book is a missed potential. The story and the twist can go deeper than what was written. I mean, since I teach literature in college, I know that movie directors and authors have control on what they could put in their films and book. They have control on everything hence any story left unexplained would be their fault. It is a sign of bad directing or writing. The case of Sophia Liang. April Haynes and so on are good example of bad writing. All of the hiding and mystery gone to waste.
I mean I was waiting for a politician or a business person to be behind the death of Cash especially it involves millions of dollars but alas it is just a random woman April Haynes and her husband who was able to break through the bank without the bank noticing him stealing that big amount of money. I mean, how can that be? Haynes is not a tech only a person who oversee right? Why did the management did not look into him? And why all the tracing or diagram thing about Connectiva, Sophia Liang, the construction and the bank? When the enemy is not part of them rather was an icing on the top.
Maybe the Haynes owned something but it did not stick to me. All I know how shallow April revenge story was particularly it was because Cash ignored her in college year and went towards Emily as she cant get Cash. She even kidnapped another girl the pianist? I forgot her name as there is no foreshadowing that there was a case like that before.
I was underwhelmed by the ending. I think the ending would be good if the Connectiva, Sophia Liang and so on controversy would continue in this book series. But since this is only my first book from the author I do not know yet.
I also find the death of Mason, Manson? I forgot the name of the previous FBI agent who live near Mike unnecessary. I mean, April did theatrics when confronted by Emily but all the action before hand was done to hide who is behind it all. I mean, isn’t that ironic?
I also find Mike and his abilities unbelievable. I mean who could have able to access FBI database without alarming their data breach firewall or something. I know this is fiction but his skills are unbelievable. Let alone he only did this to himself.
In conclusion, i think this book is a missed potential. The story and the twist can go deeper than what was written. I mean, since I teach literature in college, I know that movie directors and authors have control on what they could put in their films and book. They have control on everything hence any story left unexplained would be their fault. It is a sign of bad directing or writing. The case of Sophia Liang. April Haynes and so on are good example of bad writing. All of the hiding and mystery gone to waste.
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January 19, 2026
A Silent Witness by KJ Kalis
A Detective Emily Tizzano Vigilante Justice Thriller Book Eight
Emily Tizzano had worked for the Chicago PD as a detective. Until she was falsely arrested. Now…she settles justice for those who can’t. She’s no longer bound by the law she was under as a detective.
Mike, her tech guy, is quite savvy and a big help, especially on this assignment. Someone has been murdered who is close to Emily. She lets very few people get close. Add to that, someone is trying to frame Emily for the murder. She has to learn to set her grief aside to focus on finding a murderer.
Emily tries not to depend on her former father-in-law, who is also the head of a mafia family, but it does come in handy when she gets in a pinch.
Page-turning suspense and challenging emotionally…for both Emily and me…but as always, an exciting, emotional read.
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A Detective Emily Tizzano Vigilante Justice Thriller Book Eight
Emily Tizzano had worked for the Chicago PD as a detective. Until she was falsely arrested. Now…she settles justice for those who can’t. She’s no longer bound by the law she was under as a detective.
Mike, her tech guy, is quite savvy and a big help, especially on this assignment. Someone has been murdered who is close to Emily. She lets very few people get close. Add to that, someone is trying to frame Emily for the murder. She has to learn to set her grief aside to focus on finding a murderer.
Emily tries not to depend on her former father-in-law, who is also the head of a mafia family, but it does come in handy when she gets in a pinch.
Page-turning suspense and challenging emotionally…for both Emily and me…but as always, an exciting, emotional read.
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June 15, 2026
Ex Det Emily Tizzano currently works off the books on missing person cases. She's enjoying some time between cases with boyfriend FBI Agent Cash Strickland when he gets a call to join a new taskforce.
No sooner does he leave than Emily feels something is off. Soon she gets calls and visits from the FBI. Enlisting her tech friend MIke to scour the dark web and hack the FBI they find Cash has been killed and she's a suspect. Dodging the FBI, she's determined to find answers and get payback. Was this revenge from an old case or someone trying to stop the new investigation by Cash & financial crimes or personal?
A good read.
No sooner does he leave than Emily feels something is off. Soon she gets calls and visits from the FBI. Enlisting her tech friend MIke to scour the dark web and hack the FBI they find Cash has been killed and she's a suspect. Dodging the FBI, she's determined to find answers and get payback. Was this revenge from an old case or someone trying to stop the new investigation by Cash & financial crimes or personal?
A good read.
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July 6, 2026
Many Twists
There was so many twists to this case. A whole lot of leads that go nowhere. Yet they lead to solving two crimes and at the same time finding many more hidden secrets. As a side note Emily kind of smacks the FBI for being a little stupid. Good read.
There was so many twists to this case. A whole lot of leads that go nowhere. Yet they lead to solving two crimes and at the same time finding many more hidden secrets. As a side note Emily kind of smacks the FBI for being a little stupid. Good read.
January 30, 2026
A silent witness
This book was very interning the plot was great while being sad I was really surprised. By the a
Who done it
This book was very interning the plot was great while being sad I was really surprised. By the a
Who done it
February 23, 2026
A good mystery story, easy to read and simple plot.
January 25, 2026
First, I like how K.J. Kalis writes, I lose myself in her books. I have read the entire series with this latest one. Emily is a complicated person with good friends. She took a bad situation, that still haunts her, and turned it into a positive by helping otheres. She is independent but know she has backup. This was written well to keep the suspense going and really gives no hints as to where it is going until about 80-85% through...then just a hint.
I enjoy the relationships that the author has set up. Equipment used is not too far out of reality. Situations may seem extreme but she goes against some pretty bad people.
Highly recommend this series. You can read in any order but I think there is benefit to reading starting with the first story.
I enjoy the relationships that the author has set up. Equipment used is not too far out of reality. Situations may seem extreme but she goes against some pretty bad people.
Highly recommend this series. You can read in any order but I think there is benefit to reading starting with the first story.
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