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$30 #Giveaway The Silent Speak by Val Collins @valcollinsbooks @XpressoTours Ends 3.4

February 22, 2021 By Mary 34 Comments



The Silent Speak
Val Collins
Publication date: February 23rd 2021
Genres: Adult, Thriller

“There’s a lunatic out there who butchered five innocent people and nobody is looking for him.”

Aoife Walsh has plenty keeping her busy—finalising her divorce from her manipulative husband, settling into her still-new relationship with Detective Conor Moloney, and trying to win the trust of his teenage son. So for the moment, her fledgeling career as a freelance journalist has been put on hold.

Then comes the horrific news that an entire family has been slaughtered in their own home. Aoife is shocked to discover two of the victims were members of her on-again-off-again book club. Even more disturbing is the revelation that the police believe it was a murder-suicide.

That’s when Aoife receives a tantalising offer. Lisa, the main suspect’s sister, will grant Aoife access to the victims’ extended family for an exclusive news story—if Aoife will help find the real killer. Moved by Lisa’s unwavering belief in her brother’s innocence, Aoife agrees to help.

As she digs into the secrets of her fellow book club members, Aoife discovers potential suspects everywhere: people having affairs, a jealous husband, and a power-hungry business partner who’s clearly hiding something.

Aoife keeps pulling at the threads of the story, untangling more and more deception. Is the killer really dead and buried? Is it someone Aoife already knows? Could the lunatic be closer than Aoife ever imagined?

You won’t be able to put down this twisty thriller from international bestselling author Val Collins.

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PROLOGUE:

She read the note again.

Twice in the past three years, similar notes had been splashed all over the newspapers. She knew immediately what it meant, but her brain wouldn’t allow her to process it. For several minutes she just stared at it. Her lips formed words that never came. When her brain caught up, it went straight to denial.

This could not be happening.

Things like this did not happen in ordinary families.

Not in families like hers.

She pulled down the door handle. The door was unlocked. That was a good sign, right? She would go into the house and find everything exactly as it had always been. There just had to be some simple explanation for that note. Yes, she nodded to herself, relieved to have come to a decision. She nudged the door open and put one foot on the wooden floor. The house was eerily quiet. No kids running around. No noise from the kitchen.

‘Now don’t panic,’ she muttered to herself. ‘Everything will be fine. Just go inside.’

She tried to lift her foot, but her brain wouldn’t cooperate. Hands shaking, she pulled out her mobile and dialled 999. She was still frozen in the doorway when the police arrived.

Author Bio:

Val Collins is the author of the award-winning psychological thriller GIRL TARGETED, the international bestseller ONLY LIES REMAIN and her new release THE SILENT SPEAK. All three books feature heroine Aoife Walsh.

A native of Ireland, Val began reading at the age of three and still devours books at the rate of one per week. Her favourite authors range from Philippa Gregory and Sophie Kinsella to Lee Child and Linwood Barclay.

Join Val online at valcollinsbooks.com, and on social media @valcollinsbooks.

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  1. dodgerfannnat
    Pat Lieberman says

    February 23, 2021 at 4:44 am

    Sounds like an excellent thriller.

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  2. Marcy Meyer says

    February 23, 2021 at 4:52 am

    Intriguing cover. Looks good.

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  3. mmalavec
    Maria Malaveci says

    February 23, 2021 at 4:52 am

    Sounds like a wonderful read!

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  4. simplysuzanne2015
    Suzanne Greene says

    February 23, 2021 at 5:49 am

    I loved reading the details of this book; it looks very intriguing.

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  5. Cathy French
    Cathy French says

    February 23, 2021 at 6:43 am

    This sounds like such a great thriller read. Looking forward to getting into this story line.

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  6. Molli Taylor
    molli taylor says

    February 23, 2021 at 7:57 am

    this looks like a great read!

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  7. susan1215
    Susan Smith says

    February 23, 2021 at 8:09 am

    Sounds like a wonderful read! I like the cover.

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  8. texasinak
    shannon zeidan says

    February 23, 2021 at 8:28 am

    I enjoyed reading the description. I’m lookin forward to reading this.

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  9. diannekc
    Dianne Casey says

    February 23, 2021 at 1:36 pm

    Sounds like a fascinating storyline. Looking forward to reading the book.

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  10. Joy Avery
    Joy Avery says

    February 23, 2021 at 3:01 pm

    Love the sound of this!

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  11. Wendy Hutton
    wendy hutton says

    February 23, 2021 at 3:26 pm

    sounds like an exciting book

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  12. heather says

    February 23, 2021 at 3:50 pm

    This sounds like a super good book and I love the cover too.

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    February 23, 2021 at 3:50 pm

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    February 23, 2021 at 3:51 pm

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  15. Nancy says

    February 23, 2021 at 3:54 pm

    It is always interesting to discover mystery/ thriller authors who are new to me!

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  16. Deb PelletierC
    Deb Pelletier says

    February 23, 2021 at 5:37 pm

    Nice book cover and the book sounds interesting.

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  17. Latifa Morrisette
    Latifa Morrisette says

    February 23, 2021 at 5:47 pm

    Sounds like a good read.

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  18. Bonnie says

    February 23, 2021 at 5:54 pm

    What an intriguing book! Great excerpt. I’d love to read more.

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  19. Glenda M says

    February 23, 2021 at 6:59 pm

    Sounds intense! Does it take place in Irelans or somewhere else? Aoife is not a common name in the US. The only Aoifes I’ve met were from Ireland.

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  20. karenh43
    Karen H says

    February 23, 2021 at 8:51 pm

    Oh, I love a good thriller. This one is going on my books-to-buy list.

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  21. bn100 says

    February 23, 2021 at 10:07 pm

    sounds interesting

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  22. Donna Jacoby
    Donna Jacoby says

    February 24, 2021 at 9:49 am

    I’m adding this book to my list! Thank you for the giveaway!

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  23. Beatrice LaRocca – Walden, NY – Lover of the written word, lifelong learning and the great outdoors. And Chocolate!
    Bea LaRocca says

    February 24, 2021 at 2:06 pm

    An intriguing cover and prologue, this sounds like a thrilling read. Thank you for sharing the book and author details

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  24. antoinettem2
    Antoinette M says

    February 24, 2021 at 6:34 pm

    Sounds like an awesome thriller!

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  25. Leela says

    February 25, 2021 at 1:05 am

    It looks like a good read.

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  26. clickclickmycat
    Audrey Stewart says

    February 25, 2021 at 6:07 am

    Val Collins is a new author to me, but I look forward to reading this. I always love meeting new authors. Thanks to this blog for the introduction.

    Reply
  27. nyfoodhistorian – Quiet Prepper Female
    Cindy Merrill says

    February 27, 2021 at 7:02 am

    Horrific plot. No offence, but with the Pandemic going on, I’d prefer lighter reading to cheer my spirits.

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  28. Piroska B
    Piroska says

    February 27, 2021 at 8:41 pm

    I’ve put this book on my reading list. It sounds very intriguing.

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  29. Books4me – Kentucky – Mom, Wife and Avid Reader
    Barrie says

    February 28, 2021 at 12:36 pm

    Sounds like a good murder mystery! How long did it take you to write the book?

    Reply
  30. CAROL G (CLYNSG)
    clynsg says

    March 1, 2021 at 1:04 pm

    I am always interested in learning about new books that I might want to read.

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  31. amycrocker76
    Amy says

    March 2, 2021 at 4:10 pm

    I think ever since the 1990’s and actress Jodie Foster’s Oscar win as ‘Clarice Starling’, that a whole generation of young women were driven to see if they could solve crimes. Who wouldn’t want to investigate with forensics and save the day?

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  32. tinam105
    christina moore says

    March 3, 2021 at 9:31 am

    The book sounds great, thank you for sharing

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  33. @saleago – United States
    Sandra Watts says

    March 3, 2021 at 11:06 am

    Sounds great! A good thriller.

    Reply
  34. staffy53
    SCOTT BRUNSKILL says

    March 3, 2021 at 8:20 pm

    Thank you. … great giveaway and a great book

    Reply

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