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A Lux Bern Abduction Mystery #1
The Silent Child
One year after a terrible tragedy, the coastal town of West Seven is still recovering from its collective trauma.
Deputy Lux Bern is a young rookie police officer with a mysterious past. When an opportunity arises to work with a seasoned detective, Lux jumps at the chance. A girl has gone missing, and Lux is personally invested in the teenager’s recovery.
Deputy Lux Bern is a young rookie police officer with a mysterious past. When an opportunity arises to work with a seasoned detective, Lux jumps at the chance. A girl has gone missing, and Lux is personally invested in the teenager’s recovery.
308 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 28, 2022
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Alexandria Clarke
133 books276 followersAlexandria Clarke is a writer, cat lover, and all-around optimist. She loves to immerse her readers in mystery and intrigue, meaningful friendships, and the worlds of characters who learn by doing. When she's not writing, Alex enjoys playing guitar, watching Wynonna Earp, and spending time with her family. She currently lives in Orlando, Florida with her partner and their four pets.
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April 21, 2022
Surprisingly great read!
I got this digital book a while ago, for free, through Book Sends! So wanting to read something other than Syfy for a change, I started reading it a few days ago. It. Was a great mystery! Fast paced, interesting characters and a great heroine - young, deputy Lux Bern. After surviving a terrible event, she goes about work keeping her head down and her job uncomplicated, until her supervisor forces her to work with another great character - Chike Nwadike. Loved the names in this book too!
I got this digital book a while ago, for free, through Book Sends! So wanting to read something other than Syfy for a change, I started reading it a few days ago. It. Was a great mystery! Fast paced, interesting characters and a great heroine - young, deputy Lux Bern. After surviving a terrible event, she goes about work keeping her head down and her job uncomplicated, until her supervisor forces her to work with another great character - Chike Nwadike. Loved the names in this book too!
April 8, 2022
confused
I don’t think the title fits the story line at all, nor does the book cover. The story itself was good reading but I kept thinking when will the story get around to the silent child?
I don’t think the title fits the story line at all, nor does the book cover. The story itself was good reading but I kept thinking when will the story get around to the silent child?
April 24, 2022
Okay read.
November 29, 2022
I enjoyed the narration of Jess Trepanier
This is fast paced, Deputy Lux Bern surviving a terrible event, goes about work keeping her head down. A few years ago, she was in a school shoot out, a girl got shot. When Carissa is Lux's friend goes missing. Lux is looking for her. The book is a good read. It has it all. Murder, kidnapping, underage sex, and more.
This is fast paced, Deputy Lux Bern surviving a terrible event, goes about work keeping her head down. A few years ago, she was in a school shoot out, a girl got shot. When Carissa is Lux's friend goes missing. Lux is looking for her. The book is a good read. It has it all. Murder, kidnapping, underage sex, and more.
August 28, 2023
Some research into police policy and procedures would be helpful.
Again...can we get an editor? Does no one use spell-check and grammar-check? I'm spending too much time proofreading instead of just reading.
The story is okay, but if you did some research into actual police work, it would have been a better story.
Again...can we get an editor? Does no one use spell-check and grammar-check? I'm spending too much time proofreading instead of just reading.
The story is okay, but if you did some research into actual police work, it would have been a better story.
October 3, 2023
I do like this combination of author and narrator and it was nice to go away from the apocalyptic genre with them for a bit. I am not sure about some of the plot points and police procedural but it worked really well as a pleasant listen and I got engrossed with the story and wanting to know what happened. Not sure about the title and the reference.
April 2, 2022
Keeps you guessing.
The plot changes quickly and keeps you guessing as to who did what. The story examines the characteristics of the different social classes in a small town and how each reacts to drugs, greed, and sex.
The plot changes quickly and keeps you guessing as to who did what. The story examines the characteristics of the different social classes in a small town and how each reacts to drugs, greed, and sex.
June 10, 2022
Never Fails
Great writing as always! Riveting story line. Love the characters. They are very human and multi faceted. Looking forward to reading more of Alexandria Clarke’s books.
Great writing as always! Riveting story line. Love the characters. They are very human and multi faceted. Looking forward to reading more of Alexandria Clarke’s books.
April 3, 2022
Great!
I really enjoyed this novel. It was fast paced and twisty enough that I didn’t see the end coming. I look forward to more from this author.
I really enjoyed this novel. It was fast paced and twisty enough that I didn’t see the end coming. I look forward to more from this author.
April 3, 2022
Mystifying
The suspense is great! Three cases with a rookie figuring the most of the puzzle. Very well written. Great for older teens
The suspense is great! Three cases with a rookie figuring the most of the puzzle. Very well written. Great for older teens
April 5, 2022
Good writing
I thought this was very well written, and certainly held my interest.
Several twists and turns. Will keep Ms. Clarke on my list of newer reads.
I thought this was very well written, and certainly held my interest.
Several twists and turns. Will keep Ms. Clarke on my list of newer reads.
April 11, 2022
Great book, except I didn't understand the last sentence. Who killed Mattie?
April 15, 2022
Cliff-hanger
I am still reeling with shock at the abrupt end to this story. Deputy detective has solved the two big cases she was working on. This cliff-hanger stunned me.
I am still reeling with shock at the abrupt end to this story. Deputy detective has solved the two big cases she was working on. This cliff-hanger stunned me.
April 17, 2022
Middle of the road
This was a middle range read. Not terrible but also not great. Actually it did feel more like a young adult read.
This was a middle range read. Not terrible but also not great. Actually it did feel more like a young adult read.
April 20, 2022
Twists and turns aplenty
Interesting plot. Many red herrings to keep your mind awake. Lux matured quite a bit as a police officer. Next?
Interesting plot. Many red herrings to keep your mind awake. Lux matured quite a bit as a police officer. Next?
April 24, 2022
Great
Im excited to have a new series! The author writes a good story. The unexpected twists & turns kept me unable to put this book down.
Im excited to have a new series! The author writes a good story. The unexpected twists & turns kept me unable to put this book down.
May 9, 2022
Can't put this down!
A really enjoyable book. Plenty t keep the mind going (action-packed/plot turning events). As for the ending, lol I want more.
A really enjoyable book. Plenty t keep the mind going (action-packed/plot turning events). As for the ending, lol I want more.
November 6, 2025
A complete waste of time. Don't bother with this book or the author.
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