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The Silent Treatment (Kat Shergill #1)
by
Melanie Surani (Goodreads Author)
While rebuilding her life after escaping an abusive boyfriend, twenty-five-year-old Kat Shergill doesn't expect to find a piece of forgotten movie history during a bout of retail therapy. But there it is: a coil of long-lost silent film tucked inside an antique from an estate sale. Unfortunately, Peter, the handsome host of the sale, disappears before Kat has a chance to r...more
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Published
February 2012
(first published January 1st 2012)
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I received a copy of The Silent Treatment by Melanie Surani in exchange for an honest review. Kat Shergill is trying to rebuild her life. Escaping from an abusive boyfriend, she ends up back at home thanks to her friend Bridget convincing her she needed to get away, and quickly finds herself knee deep in a mystery – from the past. While at an estate sale, Kat finds an old movie reel inside the item she purchased – showing the murder of a famous 1920’s actor by another high-profile actor. Before...more
What would you do if you found out that your favourite star could be a murderer? Would you report it immediately or would you try to cover it up? That’s one of the quandaries in Kat Shergill’s life, besides witnessing an 80 year old murder on film, being followed, having her apartment broken into and escaping a fierce past!
This is one of the few Suspense/Thriller books that has a leading lady and what a lady she is. She is real, she is flawed, she has ‘baggage’ of her own and she is just like y...more
This is one of the few Suspense/Thriller books that has a leading lady and what a lady she is. She is real, she is flawed, she has ‘baggage’ of her own and she is just like y...more
The Silent Treatment is completely captivating and is a book you just can not put down. The story follows Kat Shergill, a smart young lady facing the normal ebb and flow of life when a chance encounter engulfs her into a mystery that she is compelled to solve. Each character pulls you in and is so perfectly written that it is as if you have known them forever. Predominantly a story of mystery and suspense, the inner conflicts, historical attributes, and a touch of romance blend together to form...more
I received a free download of "The Silent Treatment" by Melanie Surani through Smashwords.This was an amazing book to read.
Kat Shergill doesn't expect to find a piece of forgotten movie history during a bout of retail therapy. After watching the coil of film found tucked inside her purchase, she's shocked to witness the brutal murder of a famous 1920's star by a fellow actor. 80-year-old mystery aside, someone will stop at nothing to get the film away from her and silence what she's discovered....more
Kat Shergill doesn't expect to find a piece of forgotten movie history during a bout of retail therapy. After watching the coil of film found tucked inside her purchase, she's shocked to witness the brutal murder of a famous 1920's star by a fellow actor. 80-year-old mystery aside, someone will stop at nothing to get the film away from her and silence what she's discovered....more
4.8/5 stars, and I recommend it for anyone who likes A well written storyline (Mystery Lovers will really get a kick).
When thinking about this story, there are some subtle subplots that really talk about strong issues. The fact of having the strength to escape an abusive past, or deciding on how to act when something important surfaces in your life.
After finding an old film reel in a recent purchase, Kat Shergill is shocked to witness a murder decades before she was born. Running from her own p...more
When thinking about this story, there are some subtle subplots that really talk about strong issues. The fact of having the strength to escape an abusive past, or deciding on how to act when something important surfaces in your life.
After finding an old film reel in a recent purchase, Kat Shergill is shocked to witness a murder decades before she was born. Running from her own p...more
Melanie Surani is one of the best up-and-coming writers that I have seen. The Silent Treatment blends mystery and chic lit with an original heroine who is real and not saccarhin, much like the protagonist Rob from Nick Hornby's High Fidelity.
I really enjoyed The Silent Treatment by Melanie Surani. The premise of the story is fantastic! There is some surprising and exciting action. The characters are flawed and fun and people I could imagine knowing.
I was left wanting more - I wanted more mystery before the end and perhaps a little more urgency. This is a relatively minor quibble on my part. I certainly wouldn't let it keep me from reading the story again, and I would definitely read more of Ms. Surani's writing.
I was left wanting more - I wanted more mystery before the end and perhaps a little more urgency. This is a relatively minor quibble on my part. I certainly wouldn't let it keep me from reading the story again, and I would definitely read more of Ms. Surani's writing.
The writing style of this author reminds me of Janet Evanovich, only not so over the top—more believable. The pacing is excellent, great dialog, strong plot. This author knows what she is doing! A very enjoyable book!
this was such an enjoyable read! the mystery was compelling and solid, the pace was fast, and the characters were all enjoyable. i'm really looking forward to spending more time with Kat.
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When Melanie Surani isn't cutting hair, she's thinking about ways of killing people (for mystery novels). Her fiction can be found anywhere ebooks are sold, and you can book a hair appointment if you live in Manhattan (and have a lot of money).
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