What I have come to realize about this series is that it's less about the plot/storyline and more so the lead heroine, Paige, I dislike.

Not a strong character to begin with, I'm not exactly a fan on how she becomes too emotionally involved in the investigations. If she was a bit more 'detached', so to speak, she would have been better suited for the novel. Also another tidbit that became repetitive and annoying is how Paige is often times connected to at least 1-2 characters who later on become prime suspects in the murder mystery. I understand it's a small town and pretty much everyone knows each other in the deaf community, but c'mon! It was something minor that later turned to a pet peeve as the story progressed.

And let’s not forget to mention how Paige liked to play detective. Last I checked you were an BSL interpreter. Say it with me: in·ter·pret·er. Being fully involved in an investigation and attempting to discover who the murderer is yourself is a bit above your pay rate, don’t you think? Which leads me to point out that this novel probably would have been a stand out if the lead heroine was an actual detective with interpreting skills. The author missed the nail on that one.

Needless to say, this was not an improvement from ‘The Silent House’ and there is not much to rave about with the lackluster plot, eye rolling make believe detective and less than splendid mystery. Obviously with all that being said, there is a high chance of me not picking up on this series again.

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A school for the deaf takes an overnight trip to the snowy woods. Five teenagers go to sleep, but only four wake up. Leon is missing, and a teacher’s body is found in the forest.

Sign language interpreter Paige Northwood is brought in to help with interrogations. Everyone at the school has a motive for murder – but they all have an alibi.

As Paige becomes increasingly involved, she suspects there’s something sinister going on. With the clock ticking to find Leon, only one thing is certain: the killer is among them, and ready to strike again.

This is my first book by this author and I quite enjoyed it!

The idea of a sign language interpreter for a crime committed in the hearing impaired community was a unique and interesting concept.

The characterization was good where all the students are behaving suspiciously as if they are hiding something. Even the staff have motives, so as the investigation progresses, you end up suspecting multiple characters.

Though I finally did guess who was the murderer, I wasn't sure as to the reasons. There is quite a lot of suspense along with twists and turns throughout the plot to keep you engaged till the end.

Thank You to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for this ARC! ( )

I enjoyed this book and I think it was especially good as an audiobook. For me the plot is so thrilling and it simply took me away with it and I loved listening to the book. There is a lot going on in the book and I think that makes the book so good. I constantly kept thinking that okay this is the murderer or this is the murderer and it turned out to be someone I had never even thought about.

I like Paige as a character and I might have to go and read the first book in the series since there seems to be some stuff that has been discussed in the first book and is not so in the center in this one.

Like I said earlier, the audiobook is great and I enjoyed listening to it a lot. I like the narrator, but the bits that are read by an BSL interpreter were really hard for me to understand but I think they make the book have more texture and they make the experience more authentic.

All in all, a great book!

*ARC received from the publisher via NetGalley ( )