Relative Silence by Carrie Stuart Parks
Book Tour July 13 - August 14, 2020
Synopsis:
A powerful family with lots of secrets. A forensic artist with his own tragedies. And a hurricane drawing bearing down on their private island.
Fifteen years ago Piper Boone’s only child died in a boating accident, and Piper’s almost perfect life came to an end too. After living through a divorce and losing her job, she retreats to Curlew Island and her childhood home—a secluded mansion for the politically powerful Boone family, who are practically American royalty.
But Piper’s desire to become a recluse is shattered when a mass shooter opens fire and kills three women at a café where Piper is having lunch. The crisis puts her family in the spotlight by dredging up rumors of the so-called Curlew Island Curse, which whispers say has taken the lives of several members of the Boone family, including Piper’s father and sister.
Forensic artist Tucker Landry also survives the shooting and is tasked with the job of sketching a portrait of the shooter with Piper. They forge a bond over their shared love of movies and tragic pasts. But when police discover a connection between the shooting and two more murders on Curlew Island, they face a more terrible lineup of suspects than they could have imagined: Piper’s family.
Unraveling the family’s true history will be the key to Piper’s survival—or her certain death.
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All families have skeletons in their closets - but there is something even more intriguing about powerful families. The book opens with us being introduced to Piper and her family. Tragedy and trauma begins almost immediately, pulling you into see where it leads. Then we experience even more questionable trauma with an explosion.
A wide net was cast over numerous characters -- each with their own secret and darkness. The story moves quickly, without overwhelming you, but it also keeps a strong grip, ensuring you'll read to the end. The build was perfectly paced. I kept feeling a tightness in my chest grow. It came from holding my breath, anxious to read what happened next. Some parts were slightly outlandish; but with fiction, I enjoy a bit of exaggeration.
Ultimately, my favorite part is how Piper transforms from the start of the book to the end. It's subtle yet empowering. Tucker plays a big part in this and offers a taste of his own skeletons for us to explore.
Fantastic read if you want an escape!
About the Author!
Carrie Stuart Parks is Christy, Carol, and Inspy award-winning author, an award-winning fine artist, and internationally known forensic artist. Along with her husband, Rick, she travels across the US and Canada teaching courses in forensic art to law enforcement as well as civilian participants. She has won numerous awards for career excellence. Carrie is a popular platform speaker, presenting a variety of topics from crime to creativity.
Catch Up With Carrie Stuart Parks: CarrieStuartParks.com, Goodreads, BookBub, Instagram, & Facebook
This is a rafflecopter giveaway hosted by Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours for Carrie Stuart Parks. There will be 1 winner of one (1) RELATIVE SILENCE by Carrie Stuart Parks (print). The giveaway begins on July 13, 2020 and runs through August 16, 2020. Open to U.S. addresses only. Void where prohibited.
I love stories with family dynamics so this book is for me!!!