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Silent Suspect
Discover a crime thriller which will captivate you till the stunning ending.
What happens when a serial killer begins hunting in the nation's capital? For Jack Richards, a desperate and depressed young desktop publisher, it means finding himself mistakenly thrust into the firestorm as a lead suspect – only to learn to his own shock and amazement that he alone knows the true killer's identity...if anyone will believe him in time.
What happens when a serial killer begins hunting in the nation's capital? For Jack Richards, a desperate and depressed young desktop publisher, it means finding himself mistakenly thrust into the firestorm as a lead suspect – only to learn to his own shock and amazement that he alone knows the true killer's identity...if anyone will believe him in time.
456 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 9, 2019
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October 19, 2018
Good storyline but where is the editing?!
The storyline was entertaining, which was the only motivation to slog through the constant errors. I stopped counting the typos, grammatical errors, and confusing scene changes about one third of the way through the book. There were no breaks in the physical text indicating that one character's thoughts had ended another character's story picked up again. There were sentences where two competing phrases were typed next to each other, as if they were both viable choices, but he forgot to remove one of them. And there was a scene where the names of Cathy and Doris were clearly mixed up. There were really too many errors to discuss in one review. Now I have a true appreciation for good editing from other authors.
The storyline was entertaining, which was the only motivation to slog through the constant errors. I stopped counting the typos, grammatical errors, and confusing scene changes about one third of the way through the book. There were no breaks in the physical text indicating that one character's thoughts had ended another character's story picked up again. There were sentences where two competing phrases were typed next to each other, as if they were both viable choices, but he forgot to remove one of them. And there was a scene where the names of Cathy and Doris were clearly mixed up. There were really too many errors to discuss in one review. Now I have a true appreciation for good editing from other authors.
October 29, 2018
I could not endure this book. The characters are cardboard cutouts with depth only rivaled by Facebook. The main character is a Sad Sack loser, whose dismal life is compounded by his silly choices. He needs a lawyer. He is under suspicion for murder. He knows a lawyer friend from college.
For the sake of the plot, he does not call her on the phone, noooo, he breakes into his former job site to creat a new identity on their computer, so as to "escape" and look up the lawyer. Puh-lease!
Cops and media folk get the full bath in cynicism. If there is one iota of nobility in this story, it is probably the result of an editing error.
For the sake of the plot, he does not call her on the phone, noooo, he breakes into his former job site to creat a new identity on their computer, so as to "escape" and look up the lawyer. Puh-lease!
Cops and media folk get the full bath in cynicism. If there is one iota of nobility in this story, it is probably the result of an editing error.
October 6, 2018
I absolutely love long books
After I started reading this book I couldn't put it down I saw how many pages it was and knew I shouldn't try to read it in one setting. No matter what I did instead of reading I found myself wondering where the author was going a I was back at it. It was a really good story and great writing. I'm going for the next book he has
After I started reading this book I couldn't put it down I saw how many pages it was and knew I shouldn't try to read it in one setting. No matter what I did instead of reading I found myself wondering where the author was going a I was back at it. It was a really good story and great writing. I'm going for the next book he has
October 7, 2018
Needs editing but...
It's a really good story!! It held me the whole way. From the beginning, it was clear where the plot was headed, but it flowed quickly. The end was most cathartic! But there were lots of typos, extra or missed words, and the wrong names on characters, like McCallister became McMillan at one point.
It's a really good story!! It held me the whole way. From the beginning, it was clear where the plot was headed, but it flowed quickly. The end was most cathartic! But there were lots of typos, extra or missed words, and the wrong names on characters, like McCallister became McMillan at one point.
January 2, 2019
Different perspective
This book was amazing and showed you how the media and accusation can ruin someone’s life. Being falsely accused for a crime....a crime being investigated by the media...politicians trying to save face and ruining the investigators doing their job!!! AWESOME!!!! And the revenge was amazing!!!!
This book was amazing and showed you how the media and accusation can ruin someone’s life. Being falsely accused for a crime....a crime being investigated by the media...politicians trying to save face and ruining the investigators doing their job!!! AWESOME!!!! And the revenge was amazing!!!!
September 2, 2018
You'll never predict the end
Keeps your interest from page one and keeps you guessing till the end. There are plenty of characters who move in and out of the story. The writers style is very easy to read. You won't guess who it is until the end. Great story
Keeps your interest from page one and keeps you guessing till the end. There are plenty of characters who move in and out of the story. The writers style is very easy to read. You won't guess who it is until the end. Great story
September 24, 2018
Silent Suspect
The story was good, but the editing left quite a bit to be desired. At one point in the book (location 4854 of 9111
53%), the last name of the main character was referred to several times as Edwards when it should have been Richards. After that section, the name changed back to Richards.
The story was good, but the editing left quite a bit to be desired. At one point in the book (location 4854 of 9111
53%), the last name of the main character was referred to several times as Edwards when it should have been Richards. After that section, the name changed back to Richards.
November 4, 2018
Uneven qua!ity
Beginning with interest, slowing, distracted by poor editing, the last part was better, until the completely stupid and unnecessary postscript... This book COULD have been much better than it was. Too bad. Not totally the author's fault.
Beginning with interest, slowing, distracted by poor editing, the last part was better, until the completely stupid and unnecessary postscript... This book COULD have been much better than it was. Too bad. Not totally the author's fault.
November 9, 2018
Good Book,but.
Good story line but the writing left A lot to be desired. So very many mistakes it was very hard to read at times . A lot of misspelling and misplaced words. After a really good proof reading and corrections, I would most certainly purchase a copy.
Good story line but the writing left A lot to be desired. So very many mistakes it was very hard to read at times . A lot of misspelling and misplaced words. After a really good proof reading and corrections, I would most certainly purchase a copy.
November 9, 2018
Entertaining story
Well written, but I would suggest a more efficient proof read. Several incomplete or run in sentences and word omissions affect the reading continuity. That said, a timely critique of journalistic ethics and integrity. As our President calls it, "fgake news".
Well written, but I would suggest a more efficient proof read. Several incomplete or run in sentences and word omissions affect the reading continuity. That said, a timely critique of journalistic ethics and integrity. As our President calls it, "fgake news".
November 17, 2018
Silent suspect
Definitely a different story line and very intriguing in its entirety. A very good ending with the arrest of the right person and especially the interview that capped it all off.
Definitely a different story line and very intriguing in its entirety. A very good ending with the arrest of the right person and especially the interview that capped it all off.
November 29, 2018
Good story line
Good story line and easy to follow. Editing, leaves a little to be desired, as far as spelling and more than few grammatical errors go, my ocd kicked in and towards the end of the book, were starting to annoy me. I will read this author again.
Good story line and easy to follow. Editing, leaves a little to be desired, as far as spelling and more than few grammatical errors go, my ocd kicked in and towards the end of the book, were starting to annoy me. I will read this author again.
January 5, 2019
Hidden message
Can't put it down story. Things are so unfair. We learn how people around crime can treat crime to their own advantage and care less about the damage they do to others.
Can't put it down story. Things are so unfair. We learn how people around crime can treat crime to their own advantage and care less about the damage they do to others.
September 22, 2018
Good book
Gripping story that holds your attention and very believable. Hard to put down
You just want to keep reading until the end.
Gripping story that holds your attention and very believable. Hard to put down
You just want to keep reading until the end.
October 11, 2018
Great book!
I could not put it down! One of the best thrillers ever! If you like mysteries this is is the one!
I could not put it down! One of the best thrillers ever! If you like mysteries this is is the one!
October 1, 2018
Hard to start
Changes in the middle of the pages of who was the person you were reading about was confusing for a while. Not a fast read
Changes in the middle of the pages of who was the person you were reading about was confusing for a while. Not a fast read
October 2, 2018
Good story
But very poor editing!
Jack needs a new editor and it would double the quality of his work!
Good luck
But very poor editing!
Jack needs a new editor and it would double the quality of his work!
Good luck
October 10, 2018
One of the poorest written
Atrocious grammar, apparently never proofread, repetitive. I will never read another of this author's books again. Is this Dragon at work?
Atrocious grammar, apparently never proofread, repetitive. I will never read another of this author's books again. Is this Dragon at work?
November 1, 2018
I really enjoyed this book.
I am not good at writing reviews,but I know when I like a well written story,that keeps me from putting the book down!
I am not good at writing reviews,but I know when I like a well written story,that keeps me from putting the book down!
November 5, 2018
Not what it says it is
Not really a gripping detective story. It is really a story of a guy who really gets screwed over for a crime he did not commit
Not really a gripping detective story. It is really a story of a guy who really gets screwed over for a crime he did not commit
November 14, 2018
Very slow 🐌
To be honest in the middle I skipped over a bit.Just to slow and dragged out. Story was ok. Just need more
To be honest in the middle I skipped over a bit.Just to slow and dragged out. Story was ok. Just need more
December 9, 2018
Contrived
Author obsessive with unneeded details or perhaps just descriptions to fill pages.
Concept of story good but resolution wanting.
Glad to see the end.
Author obsessive with unneeded details or perhaps just descriptions to fill pages.
Concept of story good but resolution wanting.
Glad to see the end.
December 12, 2018
Too long and drawn out
Not much of a serial killer story, too long and drawn out, got to where didn't like Jack . Not recommend
Not much of a serial killer story, too long and drawn out, got to where didn't like Jack . Not recommend
December 16, 2018
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I did not like the book. It did not hold my interest. I did not finish this book. Could have been me.
I did not like the book. It did not hold my interest. I did not finish this book. Could have been me.
January 29, 2019
Please proofread
Too many errors to make reading worth the time. Wonder if Mr. Parker's other books are as bad. I won't be wasting my time to find out.
Too many errors to make reading worth the time. Wonder if Mr. Parker's other books are as bad. I won't be wasting my time to find out.
January 31, 2019
Media outrage
Wonder who’s in control of the news cycle? Ordinary people going on about their lives till an event pushes them to the spotlight. What’s it like
Wonder who’s in control of the news cycle? Ordinary people going on about their lives till an event pushes them to the spotlight. What’s it like
February 24, 2019
Whose WHO
This is a very good story, the action, suspense and the on going twists and turns will have you wanting more.
This is a very good story, the action, suspense and the on going twists and turns will have you wanting more.
February 1, 2020
Great read!
The book is about more than a murder, it is about being a victim of the press. I had a difficult time putting this book down.
The book is about more than a murder, it is about being a victim of the press. I had a difficult time putting this book down.
February 2, 2020
Too many Grammer, spelling issues, and the back stories on characters that played little in the scheme of things. Disappointed.
October 28, 2021
Really good story well told I thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend
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