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Riley Paige #15
Il testimone silenzioso
“Un capolavoro del giallo e del mistero! L’autore ha svolto un magnifico lavoro, sviluppando i personaggi con particolare attenzione all’aspetto psicologico, descritto con tale cura da farci sentire all’interno della loro mente, provare le loro paure e gioire del loro successo. La trama è molto avvincente e vi catturerà per tutta la durata del libro. Ricco di colpi di scena, questo libro vi terrà svegli fino all’ultima pagina.”
--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (su Il Killer della Rosa)
IL TESTIMONE SILENZIOSO è il libro #15 nella serie dei thriller psicologici di successo dei misteri di Riley Paige, che inizia con il bestseller IL KILLER DELLA ROSA (Libro #1), che ha ricevuto oltre 1.000 recensioni da cinque stelle ed è scaricabile gratuitamente!
Quando un serial killer colpisce in diverse città e l’unico potenziale testimone non è in grado di parlare, spetta all’Agente Speciale dell’FBI Riley Paige entrare nella mente di quest’uomo complesso, e scoprire che cosa sa.
Che cos’hanno in comune queste vittime? Che cos’ha fatto esattamente questo testimone?
In questo oscuro e intricato thriller psicologico, Riley deve combattere contro i propri demoni, mentre viene incaricata di risolvere un crimine che lascia tutti gli altri confusi, che la costringerà ad entrare troppo in profondità nella mente di uno psicopatico…..
Un thriller ricco di suspense mozzafiato, IL TESTIMONE SILENZIOSO è il libro #15 in una nuova affascinante serie, con un amato personaggio, che vi terrà incollati alle pagine fino a notte tarda.
Il libro #16 della serie di Riley Paige sarà presto disponibile.
--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (su Il Killer della Rosa)
IL TESTIMONE SILENZIOSO è il libro #15 nella serie dei thriller psicologici di successo dei misteri di Riley Paige, che inizia con il bestseller IL KILLER DELLA ROSA (Libro #1), che ha ricevuto oltre 1.000 recensioni da cinque stelle ed è scaricabile gratuitamente!
Quando un serial killer colpisce in diverse città e l’unico potenziale testimone non è in grado di parlare, spetta all’Agente Speciale dell’FBI Riley Paige entrare nella mente di quest’uomo complesso, e scoprire che cosa sa.
Che cos’hanno in comune queste vittime? Che cos’ha fatto esattamente questo testimone?
In questo oscuro e intricato thriller psicologico, Riley deve combattere contro i propri demoni, mentre viene incaricata di risolvere un crimine che lascia tutti gli altri confusi, che la costringerà ad entrare troppo in profondità nella mente di uno psicopatico…..
Un thriller ricco di suspense mozzafiato, IL TESTIMONE SILENZIOSO è il libro #15 in una nuova affascinante serie, con un amato personaggio, che vi terrà incollati alle pagine fino a notte tarda.
Il libro #16 della serie di Riley Paige sarà presto disponibile.
237 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 20, 2019
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About the author
Blake Pierce
789 books5,868 followersBlake Pierce is author of the bestselling RILEY PAGE mystery series, which includes seven books (and counting). Blake Pierce is also the author of the MACKENZIE WHITE mystery series, comprising four books (and counting); of the AVERY BLACK mystery series, comprising four books (and counting); and of the new KERI LOCKE mystery series.
An avid reader and lifelong fan of the mystery and thriller genres, Blake loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.blakepierceauthor.com to learn more and stay in touch.
An avid reader and lifelong fan of the mystery and thriller genres, Blake loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.blakepierceauthor.com to learn more and stay in touch.
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June 2, 2019
Another winner
It's never enough. As I finish each book I want more! Psychological thriller at its best! Each book surprises the reader and leaves more intigued .
It's never enough. As I finish each book I want more! Psychological thriller at its best! Each book surprises the reader and leaves more intigued .
March 14, 2021
3...At this point in the series, I am obviously hooked on the characters, BUT this case was lame...EVERY detective series has this case, so it's due...still boring! Ice pick, come on!!
July 21, 2019
Another great Riley book!!
October 11, 2019
When a wealthy young man, from a well-known family, Vincent Craston, is murdered, the Craston family is shattered. However, wealthy families are known to have enemies, so the FBI at New Haven, Connecticut, deem it a shut case.
But, when another young woman, Robin Scoville, was murdered with the same MO, the Special Agent in Charge, Rowan Sturman, reaches out to Brenth Meredith, the FBI chief at Quantico.
The MO: A single swift stab through the ear, with an ice-pick, through to the victim’s brain.
Riley Paige, with her partners, Bill Jeffreys and Jenn Roston, are rushed to Connecticut, to help solve the case.
As they start searching for clues, nothing seems to fit.
The two victims were stark opposite. While Vincent Craston was perfect from a wealthy family, Robin Scoville was an amputee, with a failed marriage and struggling to make ends meet.
What could possibly be the connection and motive?
A lucky break points towards a possible witness to Robin’s murder, Wesley Mannis; however, he’s severely autistic. And whatever he witnessed that night had made him totally uncommunicative and he had withdrawn into himself.
Riley and her partners seem to be drawing a blank with regards to clues and suspects. To top it up, there is immense pressure from Niles Craston, uncle of Vincent, to solve the case on priority.
As their attempts to get through to Mannis meets with resistance, none of the other clues seem to add up.
Just when they thought that they weren’t progressing anywhere, the killer strikes again.
Who is the Is the killer? And what could possibly be the motive?
Will Riley and her team be able to stop a fourth murder?
Fast-paced and well written, the plot had a lot of twists.
And it was a good read, like the others in the series.
Loved the climax and the revelation of the killer.
But, when another young woman, Robin Scoville, was murdered with the same MO, the Special Agent in Charge, Rowan Sturman, reaches out to Brenth Meredith, the FBI chief at Quantico.
The MO: A single swift stab through the ear, with an ice-pick, through to the victim’s brain.
Riley Paige, with her partners, Bill Jeffreys and Jenn Roston, are rushed to Connecticut, to help solve the case.
As they start searching for clues, nothing seems to fit.
The two victims were stark opposite. While Vincent Craston was perfect from a wealthy family, Robin Scoville was an amputee, with a failed marriage and struggling to make ends meet.
What could possibly be the connection and motive?
A lucky break points towards a possible witness to Robin’s murder, Wesley Mannis; however, he’s severely autistic. And whatever he witnessed that night had made him totally uncommunicative and he had withdrawn into himself.
Riley and her partners seem to be drawing a blank with regards to clues and suspects. To top it up, there is immense pressure from Niles Craston, uncle of Vincent, to solve the case on priority.
As their attempts to get through to Mannis meets with resistance, none of the other clues seem to add up.
Just when they thought that they weren’t progressing anywhere, the killer strikes again.
Who is the Is the killer? And what could possibly be the motive?
Will Riley and her team be able to stop a fourth murder?
Fast-paced and well written, the plot had a lot of twists.
And it was a good read, like the others in the series.
Loved the climax and the revelation of the killer.
May 29, 2019
5.0 out of 5 starsHOME RUN!
May 29, 2019
Format: Kindle Edition
Riley, Bill and Jenn have been given their marching orders....go to Connecticut, solve another series of murders and do it all by the book but orders are orders and this unique trio have good intentions. By the time they arrive on the scene there is a second murder and then a third. Mr. Pierce keeps coming up with some inventive ways to commit murder and this time it's by ice pick.
This writer knows how to keep you on the edge and not be able to put down the book until finished. I have read and enjoyed each and every story by Mr. Pierce and he continues to hold my interest, hit home runs and surprise me with each new story.
I was given an advanced copy of Once Shunned and was in no way compensated for my review.
May 29, 2019
Format: Kindle Edition
Riley, Bill and Jenn have been given their marching orders....go to Connecticut, solve another series of murders and do it all by the book but orders are orders and this unique trio have good intentions. By the time they arrive on the scene there is a second murder and then a third. Mr. Pierce keeps coming up with some inventive ways to commit murder and this time it's by ice pick.
This writer knows how to keep you on the edge and not be able to put down the book until finished. I have read and enjoyed each and every story by Mr. Pierce and he continues to hold my interest, hit home runs and surprise me with each new story.
I was given an advanced copy of Once Shunned and was in no way compensated for my review.
February 10, 2020
Riley Page is still going strong! Her family ia still growing up and hound through the motions as another case falls into her team's lap. This case follows a killer that kills with an ice pick through the ear. Quick and very little mess.
It leaves them searching high and low for a lead. They get to a kid who is on the spectrum and has a very hard time conveying his thoughts to people. It leads Riley to a meeting with his therapist where he asks if she herself is on the spectrum. So many thoughts!
In thurs book Ryan has also convinced himself that him and Riley need to be back together, so he followed her to her case and causes a scene. Then in the end, Riley and Blain are faced with the question of will they continue on to get married or not. I can't wait for the next one!
It leaves them searching high and low for a lead. They get to a kid who is on the spectrum and has a very hard time conveying his thoughts to people. It leads Riley to a meeting with his therapist where he asks if she herself is on the spectrum. So many thoughts!
In thurs book Ryan has also convinced himself that him and Riley need to be back together, so he followed her to her case and causes a scene. Then in the end, Riley and Blain are faced with the question of will they continue on to get married or not. I can't wait for the next one!
July 25, 2020
Oooooooooooooooooo super surprise villain in this Book 15 of the Riley Paige series. This one I truly didn't see coming until Riley figured it out. A killer is striking victims with apparently nothing in common. The weapon here is an ice pick. There is one witness, and he is unable to speak about it. Riley's talents are tested here. I did enjoy reading her connect with the sole witness. As always, there are other stories going on in the background, and it is amazing how Blake Pierce keeps Riley sane.
October 19, 2019
Enlightening
To learn about these different disabilities. Is wonderful to understand what these people suffer. How they over come them to be able to interact with people on a daily basis. The other thing that impressed me is Riley's determination to always get the correct person involved for the murder's no matter what it take, even being stabbed to stop him from killing another innocent person. I highly recommend this book.
To learn about these different disabilities. Is wonderful to understand what these people suffer. How they over come them to be able to interact with people on a daily basis. The other thing that impressed me is Riley's determination to always get the correct person involved for the murder's no matter what it take, even being stabbed to stop him from killing another innocent person. I highly recommend this book.
August 14, 2023
A killer targets people who aren't perfect because he has an old injury that made him a target. It takes three murders for the connection to become apparent to Riley and her team. The have trouble pinpointing the killer and poor Riley gets stabbed trying to question a suspect. Her ex husband inserts himself into the case and totally blows any chance of a good relationship with his former family. Blaine starting to pull away now too.
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September 8, 2025
The story was good as usual. But there was the obvious usual Riley gets in trouble, Riley is the only one that can solve the case, Riley disobeys, crisis at home, etc. It’s always the same format. Additionally, why do we have an English narrator when the character is American? And lastly, this narrator is still terrible. I especially do not enjoy the saliva thing she does. I could live without her doing all of the rest of the books for sure.
May 24, 2019
These books are incredibly addictive and as you can see from my reading list, I am reading them at the rate of knots. I have been devouring this series and every other series this author has written. What I will note, is that the books seem to be getting shorter at the same price point and the editing leaves a lot to be desired. However, the stories just bring me back for more and more and more.
October 5, 2019
Oh my goodness!! This was another bang on reading. Blake never fails to surprise me with her clever plotting skills and punch lines.
Each time I think I know the killer she just turns it all the way around and surprises you , in a good way.
Enjoyable read
Can't wait for the next sequel!!
Each time I think I know the killer she just turns it all the way around and surprises you , in a good way.
Enjoyable read
Can't wait for the next sequel!!
December 28, 2019
I really enjoy this series! Riley always has something interesting to deal with as she solves her cases, in this instance a witness who is autistic and can’t give her the information she needs. Look forward to the next one!
May 9, 2020
Another good read
Once again, the Riley Page series is hard to put down. I've read 15 in this series and never disappointed. I still have issues with the grammar and mistakes, but I manage to enjoy the books regardless. Keep them coming!
Once again, the Riley Page series is hard to put down. I've read 15 in this series and never disappointed. I still have issues with the grammar and mistakes, but I manage to enjoy the books regardless. Keep them coming!
August 22, 2020
Another exciting Riley Paige adventure!
I loved this one!
A killer who can't stand imperfections in others or himself. A love affair that may not stand the test of a BAU agent's many brushes with death.
I never get tired of reading about Riley Paige.
I loved this one!
A killer who can't stand imperfections in others or himself. A love affair that may not stand the test of a BAU agent's many brushes with death.
I never get tired of reading about Riley Paige.
August 1, 2021
I have found that all of he Riley Paige series books are strewn with unnecessary editing errors. Missing words ... unnecessary words added in in off places ... words duplicated in the same sentence.
Great books ... but sloppy editing. No excuse.
Great books ... but sloppy editing. No excuse.
September 15, 2023
Riley Paige at her best!
Once Shunned was one of the best books in the Riley Paige series. I kept going back and forth trying to figure out the killer. I'm definitely ready for the next adventure.
Once Shunned was one of the best books in the Riley Paige series. I kept going back and forth trying to figure out the killer. I'm definitely ready for the next adventure.
August 9, 2024
Riley has lots of demons to work through and a tough job. Also a complicated family life. Nothing is easy. But she solves the murder and gets back to her family. Good story. The killer had me guessing. Did not see him coming.
May 23, 2019
Great murder mystery series!
May 28, 2019
Another great one. I love the twist and turns. I love that Riley is always learning something new about herself. Can’t wait to read the next one!
May 29, 2019
Another great addition to this Riley Paige series. I only wish I didn't plow through them so fast. Can't wait for book #16!
June 6, 2019
once shunned
Well done Blake Pierce. Yet again another book had me gripped from start to end. I love how when I'm reading this series I feel like I know Riley personally. Well done
Well done Blake Pierce. Yet again another book had me gripped from start to end. I love how when I'm reading this series I feel like I know Riley personally. Well done
September 10, 2019
Très bon!!!
À lire... Très bon livre, les enquêtes de Riley Page bonjours toujours excellente!!! J'ai hâte de lire le livre no. 16
À lire... Très bon livre, les enquêtes de Riley Page bonjours toujours excellente!!! J'ai hâte de lire le livre no. 16
January 25, 2020
As with every other Riley Page Mystery, this book did not disappoint! Another great book that I just didn’t want to stop listening to!
February 2, 2020
I thought that the parts of this book dealing with Riley's self-doubts, as well as the treatment of characters on the autism spectrum (while not perfect), were insightful.
February 18, 2020
Can’t wait to listen to your next book.
April 1, 2020
Love Riley Pierce Books!
June 13, 2021
This was the best one yet. Very few angst filled mental soliloquies. A mystery full of suspects. And no suspensions or firings.
Want to read
June 27, 2021very interesting book and story
November 20, 2021
Again , same ol same ole. Not liking series at the moment
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