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Lake Silence

(The World of the Others #1)

Anne Bishop

4.29 · Rating details · 10,409 ratings · 1,484 reviews

In this thrilling and suspenseful fantasy, set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Others series, Vicki DeVine and her lodger, the shapeshifter Aggie Crowe, stumble onto a dead body . . . and find themselves enmeshed in danger and dark secrets.

Human laws do not apply in the territory controlled by the Othersvampires, shapeshifters, and paranormal beings even ...more

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Mar 21, 2018 Jilly rated it really liked it

Shelves: fantasy, vampires, werewolves-and-other-furry-shifters

I wasn't sure that I would read this book because I was sorely disappointed in how Meg and Simon's story ended. We waited 5 books and only got a kiss? That pissed me off. Of course, one of the people who commented on my review of that book pretty much called me a sick pervert for wanting there to have been wolfy sex, so that was a bit of a consolation. I do love it when I can get people to hate on me when I write silly reviews as a hobby. Of course, I don't respond to trolls, because my sons ...more

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Mar 14, 2017 Nafeeza marked it as to-read

So there is going to be crossovers from my beloved characters right? Right!? Because I am not a happy camper if that is the last we will see of them with the way things ended.

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Mar 07, 2017 Nina marked it as 2018-read-list

February 8th, 2017
Seriously?
We'll only get the end of Meg and Simon...like that? *crying in the corner* Why? Why? I still have questions! It was five years, Ms. Bishop. Five years and still I'm not satisfied with their ending :( And I really thought book six will delve more into Meg and Simon. And the end of Meg and Simon couldn't be just like that *curling up and try not to cry*

Well, to be fair, I know Ms. Bishop will be able to make me love the new characters. But.........

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Oct 19, 2018 Em Lost In Books rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 3-star, 2018, 2010-19

A new cast and new place from what I have been reading in first five books. I took a lot of time to get used to the characters but Vicki is nowhere near Meg in her innocence. Being oblivious of outside world made story of Meg so excited but here it felt like Vicki was overdoing it. While this book was okayish but I kept thinking about Meghan & Co. Not a good sign.

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Mar 16, 2018 Choko rated it really liked it

Shelves: urban-fantasy

*** 4.25 ***

A buddy read with my Family @ BB&B Wednesday UF Group! Because we love The Others!!!

Another chapter in the tale of the World of The Others starts with this sixth book in the series. This time it is a mostly human settlement on the Lake Silence, and the recently divorced 30 year old Vicky DeVine. She has become the caregiver of a rustic resort on the lake, The Jumble, and her one and only lodger is the shapshifitng Crow -Guard Aggie Crowe. Although all humans in the aria are *** 4.25 ***

A buddy read with my Family @ BB&B Wednesday UF Group! Because we love The Others!!!

Another chapter in the tale of the World of The Others starts with this sixth book in the series. This time it is a mostly human settlement on the Lake Silence, and the recently divorced 30 year old Vicky DeVine. She has become the caregiver of a rustic resort on the lake, The Jumble, and her one and only lodger is the shapshifitng Crow -Guard Aggie Crowe. Although all humans in the aria are aware they share their land with The Others, most of them believe they have never seen one of Them around ever. The big happenings all over the continent of last year, when the Elders, the scariest and most secretive creatures of the local Others, had flexed some muscle and reminded everyone who is the boss, humans with their innate ability to minimize the important things and rely on their self-importance and arrogance once again try to establish a position of power in the most sneaky ways they could, since an all out confrontation would only end up badly...

"... “Talking about us and them is part of what caused the trouble and got a lot of people killed in the past year.” ..."

Until the morning Vicky finds Aggie trying to microwave a human eye for breakfast, she had had no idea Aggie was one of the Others. She has to put her surprise aside and call the authorities, since the aforementioned eye is apparently a part of a dead body. A very good-looking human Highway Patrol officer and temporary Chief of Police for the Sproing community, Wayne Grimshaw is a very cool player, quickly establishing that they are dealing with something that is upsetting the local monsters. This is never good for the human citizens and he can only hope a swift solution could be found. Fortunately, an old buddy of his rookie police years is the owner of the "LetUs Read" book store on the main street. Julian Farrow is a retired cop, dew to being beaten within inch of his life while on duty. He is slightly intuitive and after the trauma of his experience he found this small town and stayed so he could be far away from the troubles of the bigger cities. Vicky is his friend and it seems that the trouble is somehow connected with her and some buddies of her ex-husband. The stress of it all gets to both of them and they have to find strength in themselves and each-other in order to get through it. Lucky for them, the community of Others likes them and takes their side, so all those who might think them ill had better beware!!!

Aggie and Ilya Sanguinaty, Vicky's vampire attorney and owner of most of the property in the town, we had met in the first five books, but here they pop-out and make themselves well known and loved by the reader. Aggie and the little Sproinger creatures, after whom the town is named, give the soul and charm to the story. However, AB is a very natural and sensitive storyteller and I think if you like her style of writing, you would not be disappointed. Another very pleasant and enticing story by an already proven to be a great author! I did not miss Meg and the Wolfs, because I was comfortable with the way their story was completed. I am very happy to be in the same world but with a different settlement and new characters to love and hate!

"... “The other thing I realized by the end of the evening was that humans and the Others did have one thing in common—we both had a love for, and fascination with, stories. I learned that every form of terra indigene had its own teaching stories as well as stories that were the repository of their history and connection to the world. And they all had stories that were told for the fun of it.”..."

Now I wish you all Happy Reading and many more wonderful books to come!!! ...more

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Jan 10, 2018 Beth rated it it was amazing

Shelves: kindle, mythology, paranormal, vampires, supernatural, fairies-fae, fairies, mystery, fae, faeries

Vicki DeVine took one thing away from her divorce, the Jumble a resort on Lake Silence. Unused for years, Vicki renovates it and opens its cabins for rent. Her first resident is Aggie Crowe, an Other.

When Aggie finds a dead body, Vicki calls the human authorities. This brings the human authorities onto the Jumble, were Vicki quickly learns is an Others domain. Someone is after the Jumble and Vicki will do whatever she can to keep the Jumble and the inhabitants (the Others) safe. With her ...more

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Mar 22, 2018 Robin (Bridge Four) rated it really liked it

Shelves: 4-5-stars, uf-pnr, super-sidekicks, buddy-read, bb-b-2018, 2018-reads

Lake Silence was surprisingly good. Not that I didnt think Anne Bishop could write another great book. But I was surprised how much I liked it after spending 5 books with other characters and then completely shifting to an entirely new cast. The reason was that everything felt familiar if slightly different, like a trip to your favorite store in a different state.

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Vicky is working on bringing a run down resort next to the wild back into being a viable business. It was the only thing she got out Lake Silence was surprisingly good. Not that I didn’t think Anne Bishop could write another great book. But I was surprised how much I liked it after spending 5 books with other characters and then completely shifting to an entirely new cast. The reason was that everything felt familiar if slightly different, like a trip to your favorite store in a different state.

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Vicky is working on bringing a run down resort next to the wild back into being a viable business. It was the only thing she got out of the mess of a marriage she used to be in and she is beyond determined to make it work. The only problem is the girl heating up an eyeball in the microwave and the dead body it came from. Now there are all kinds of people in town asking questions and some are trying to push Vicky of the cottages so they can move their own people in.

As is usual for the Others series this involves a few good Humans, lot of bad ones and The Others who will need to remind the bad humans again that they are not the top predators of the land.

I liked spreading out into this world to meet a few new characters and some new Others as well. Vicky is broken in a lot of ways but it is great to see her be brave, to protect those around her and to try and reforge her life. She has been told for so long that she is worthless and ugly that she has believed it and I like that part of her isn’t fixed all at once but is a gradual transition as she becomes more confident in herself.

The other main human players are Julian and intuit that runs the bookstore in town and Grimshaw the loner good cop that gets pulled into the murder mess and is trying to make sure no one takes advantage of the sleepy little town so close to the wild. I appreciated that Julian’s character is a mirror to Vicky’s in some ways. She is scarred on the inside and Julian is scarred on the outside.

Then Julian stepped forward and looked at Vicki. “We are among friends who don’t judge us by how we look but by who we are, right?” He didn’t wait for an answer. He shrugged out of the shirt, tossed it toward blankets spread out on the sand, and walked into the water—knees, thighs, waist. Then he dove under.

Both of them have their own demons to conquer from their pasts and they have a good friendship that I’m hoping with grow into more with some time to heal. Julian being and intuit should help that, he seems to know just how far Vicky is ready to go right now and he seems like a patient man who will wait for the right time.

The Others of this area were pretty cool, the Lady of the Lake especially and I loved how she was described. Of coarse the members of the Crowguard were fantastic as per usual and just as much help getting into trouble as out of it. The fire elemental we meet is also a very cool addition to the story and a reminder why we should always play nice with the elementals. The Sproingers (in my head they are like a smaller fluffier kangaroo) were adorable and I loved how they are probably the gossipmongers of the sleepy little town and have their paws on the pulse of everything.

There are a few references to the characters we know from the first five books of the series but not direct contact in the story. I miss Meg, Simon and Sam so hopefully we see them again in some other books of the series. This is not a story you can go into without spending some time in this world even thought the character list is new. This is definitely a continuation of the prior books and should be read in order for the more enjoyment of it. ...more

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Feb 05, 2018 Steven rated it really liked it

Shelves: netgalley-or-publisher, urban-fantasy-paranormal, read-in-2018

Thank you to Berkley/Ace/Daw and Netgalley for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.

I'd like to start with a cheer! I am SO glad that Anne Bishop was able to continue writing in the world of the Others. The first five books are stories surrounding Lakeside and involving Simon Wolfgard and Meg Corbyn, cassandra sangue. And they're fantastic. Book six, Lake Silence, picks up with a new set of characters in a new area of the world. This time, we're following a regular human, ...more

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Sep 16, 2017 ELLIAS (elliasreads) rated it really liked it

Shelves: i-own, 2018-books

NOT TO BE DRAMATIC OR ANYTHING BUT THIS BOOK WAS A GODDAMN WELCOME BACK PRESENT TO ME AND I LOVED EVERY SINGLE DELICIOUS BIT OF IT.

Lake Silence is the sixth book in, The Others series, but an almost completely different book with a whole new cast of characters-- a spinoff.

The fifth book in the series, Etched in Bone, left a little to be desired, especially when I wanted more of the world and characters after being invested in them for like FIVE FUCKING BOOKS AND FIVE YEARS.

But even though I ...more

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Feb 01, 2017 Shannon rated it did not like it · review of another edition

Shelves: vampires, urban-fantasy, shifters, terrible-writing, you-disappointed-me, favorite-authors, favorite-series

Review to come.

Previous thoughts:
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Mar 24, 2018 Celeste rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, urban-fantasy

Full review now posted!

I love this series so much. And this installment didn't disappoint.

I cant even tell you how long its been since a book legitimately caused me to lose sleep, or consumed my thoughts to such extremes that I became poor company because literally all I wanted to do was read and read and read some more. That used to be my standard mode of operation when reading anything, but for the past several months even the best of books havent been able to elicit this type of response. Ive Full review now posted!

I love this series so much. And this installment didn't disappoint.

I can’t even tell you how long it’s been since a book legitimately caused me to lose sleep, or consumed my thoughts to such extremes that I became poor company because literally all I wanted to do was read and read and read some more. That used to be my standard mode of operation when reading anything, but for the past several months even the best of books haven’t been able to elicit this type of response. I’ve been reading responsibly, able to put a book down to hold a discussion or do work, for far too long. I missed being completely absorbed by and addicted to a book.

But guess what?! I finally succumbed to book addiction again, and I enjoyed every second of it. I absolutely loved The Others series by Anne Bishop, and was sad when it came to an end. Imagine my delight upon hearing that she was working on more stories in that world, just with a different cast of characters. I was incredibly excited to revisit a world I love, but also hesitant to venture back into it without the cast of characters I had embraced. I needn’t have worried. If anything, being introduced to a new cast of characters was refreshing, and I came to love them as much as the original cast. We get more of the terra indigene, more of the Sanguinati, more of the Elementals and Elders. We see life in a small lake town instead of in the heart of a city. We see a normal human woman working to overcome her demons and build a new life for herself in the midst of the Others. And it was all absolutely wonderful.

Anne Bishop does a good job of creating main characters who are strong women and good men, as I saw mentioned in an article about this series. But she also does a great job with her villains. Unlike a lot of popular fiction now, Bishop’s good guys and bad guys are always clearly cast in black and white instead of gray, which is honestly kind of a nice break from the moral ambiguity that defines so much modern fiction. But my favorite aspect of this series remains the Others, in all their various forms. I love how their presence changes how humans live their lives.

My second favorite thing about this series is the writing. It’s incredibly simplistic, but purposefully so. The simple prose lends a childlikeness to the characters, which is both appropriate in regard to how the Others live and define the interaction of humans, and an interesting contrast to the brutality inflicted upon those who cross the Others. There is something about the counterbalance of the innocent tone of the prose and the brutal violence often found in the pages that just works incredibly well.

To the best of my knowledge, these new novels in The Others series will be standalones in other locations in this world, taking place after the events of Etched in Bone (book 5). I don’t know how often characters will cross over, or how often places will be revisited, but I honestly am okay with however Bishop decides to carry on. The world she created is rich in lore and possibilities, and I can’t wait to see where she takes us next!

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Feb 09, 2018 Kristen rated it it was ok

Full review is here on my blog.

I really, really like the world of The Others, so naturally when this popped up on NetGalley, I was more than happy to send in a request for it. This one is a spin-off of the first five books in the series. It takes place in the same world but a different part of it with different characters.

We start out meeting Vicki, a woman who recently went through a very nasty divorce after 10 years of terrible marriage. She has taken over control of a camping resort in the ...more

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Jul 12, 2018 P.C. Cast rated it it was amazing

This is another installment in Bishop's brilliant world of The Others. This one doesn't follow Meg and Simon (though they are mentioned), but you will love the new characters (Vicki! Aggie!) and the new types of Elders are intriguing. Bishop world builds like the expert she is - every detail is in perfect place. You do not need to read the previous books in the series to enjoy this one, but you'll definitely be enticed to pick them up as well. Highly recommend!!

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Mar 01, 2018 Douglas Meeks rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I find it hard to review the books of this series because I have fallen in love with this world and the people that populate it to the point where I am not sure I am writing an unbiased review anymore. It still feels like I am reading a genre that is only populated by this series.

The writing alone is so exceptional that it pulls you in from the first page, I was addicted by the 15% mark and the story was revealed a bit at a time so you got to know the good, the bad and the Others a bit more I find it hard to review the books of this series because I have fallen in love with this world and the people that populate it to the point where I am not sure I am writing an unbiased review anymore. It still feels like I am reading a genre that is only populated by this series.

The writing alone is so exceptional that it pulls you in from the first page, I was addicted by the 15% mark and the story was revealed a bit at a time so you got to know the good, the bad and the Others a bit more intimately than before since in this book you are introduced to a new host of characters to love.

I have to say I was disappointed when I heard we were leaving the Lakeside community behind and all the wonderful characters we had come to know and was sure it would not be a good series without them ……. I was wrong.

In Sproing (no that is not mis-spelled and named after rabbit looking creatures that are probably NOT what they seem) we have an almost clear landscape for Ms Bishop to paint new stories in words and she gives us a bevy of new characters to root for or hate and the ever-present Others and we get to meet a few Elders (sort of) and our first male Elemental that we get just enough page time of to make me wonder if we shall see more of him in future books.

One of the few complaints I heard about the previous books was the romance or to be more exact, the lack thereof, this book is much the same, she plays with the reader to the point you are not sure if there is a small love triangle or just 3 people who become good friends as the story progresses. It worked wonderfully for me since I am curious to see if anything happens in that area in future books (assuming we stay in this locality for future novels). NOTE: As with Simon Wolfgard in Lakeside I get the vibe that perhaps down the road Ilya Sanguinati may be more involved with our heroine than at present but that is just my own imagination possibly but he is a true enigma in this novel as a bit Hannible Lector and White Knight wrapped up together with a positive result.

There are many mysteries and twists that you don’t see coming and I loved it all, but since I am a confirmed revenge-junkie, justice is served in a manner that put me into my happy dance.

Just for basic info we have a fairly large cast of characters but the plot revolves around these 4 mainly (bad guys not included):

Victoria “Vicky” DeVine – The slightly plump and mentally abused by her ex-husband for over a decade before getting a divorce and moving to Sproing to rebuild/manage The Jumble, a bit of a vacation cabin establishment.

Officer Wayne Grimshaw – Highway Patrol and temporary Chief of Police for Sproing (friend to almost everyone and really believes the “Serve & Protect” mantra)

Julian Farrow – Former cop, current owner of the local bookstore and keeper of a lot of secrets about himself.

Ilya Sanguinati – “Other” Attorney and seemingly mover and shaker for everything that goes on if he wishes to be. Only answers to the “Elders”

And as always, when I finished that line came to mind:

“So good I needed a cigarette when I finished” ...more

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May 03, 2018 Deborah Obida rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal, adult, urban-fantasy

I love it! The only thing I dont like about this book is the protagonists similarities to Meg, she is the worse version of Meg, fat, anxiety issues, no confidence and a host of other issues.

Apart from the above, this book is as good as the previous in the series. Good writing, the usual multiple POVs, amazing characters and the like.

Am not surprise, Anne Bishop is yet to disappoint me, I cant wait for the next book in the series, I wish it could feature Simon and Meg in a few pages.

I like all ...more

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Oct 26, 2017 Corina rated it really liked it

Shelves: shifters, urban-fantasy

4.5 stars

Ever since I binge read The Others series last year I have been a HUGE fan of Anne Bishop. I dont think its a secret that I love urban fantasy/fantasy. With authors like Ilona Andrews and Nalini Singh, Patricia Briggs and now Anne Bishop, Ive picked the best authors that are available in this genre.

Lake Silence, the 6th book of The Others series, a novel set in the same world as book 1-5, tells the story about Vicki a divorcee, struggling to bring back a rustic resort that has been ...more

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Mar 21, 2018 Ian rated it liked it

Shelves: t-vampires-werewolves-witches, t-small-town, g-urban-fantasy, t-soldiers-cops-firemen, b-train-wreck, g-scifi-fantasy

Well this was disappointing.
I was excited to get this. I've been waiting for it for months.
It finally arrives.
And it's basically fan service.
It's a victory lap.

It was moderately entertaining in the same way playing Solitaire on the computer is moderately entertaining. I mean you wouldn't give up dinner with friends for it but it beats working. I'll read book two and hope for the best.

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Upped my rating from 2 Stars to 3 Stars. Maybe because I waited so long for this book I lifted my ...more

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Jan 09, 2018 Mlpmom (Book Reviewer) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: kindle-books, arc-book-read

4.5 Stars!

I have been in love with Simon, Meg, Vlad, Tessa and all the vanguard in the Others series since the very first book and when Simon and Meg's journey ended at book five, I wasn't ready to say goodbye to them. I don't think anyone that has read the magical, slightly horrifying world that Bishop has created in the Others, was. How can one ever be ready to say goodbye to beloved characters?
Finding out book six would be a spin off of this amazing world was both a delight, elating and a ...more

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Mar 12, 2018 ♥Rachel♥ rated it really liked it

Shelves: fantasy

I was thrilled to visit the world of The Others again with Lake Silence, but was a little unsure if Id like it as much as the previous books that centered on Meg and Simon, and the Lakeside Courtyard residents. I will say that Meg and Simon continue to be my favorite, because, hello, romance junkie here, but Lake Silence was captivating! And there is a hint of a romance to come. Wasnt sure if this was going to be a standalone, but I just checked and theres another book coming, so yay! Maybe I I was thrilled to visit the world of The Others again with Lake Silence, but was a little unsure if I’d like it as much as the previous books that centered on Meg and Simon, and the Lakeside Courtyard residents. I will say that Meg and Simon continue to be my favorite, because, hello, romance junkie here, but Lake Silence was captivating! And there is a hint of a romance to come. Wasn’t sure if this was going to be a standalone, but I just checked and there’s another book coming, so yay! Maybe I will get my romance after all.

So the story centers on Vicki, a recent divorcee who acquired a lakeside lodge in her divorce settlement, The Jumble. Along with The Jumble, she has access to a prime lakeside beach on Lake Silence. The Jumble is located in the Wild Country, smack in the middle of The Others’ territory. Vicki’s very respectful of the terms of the land lease, and building restrictions while renovating, which is something that’s noticed and appreciated by The Others who live all around her. Not that she realizes all this at first.

Vicki’s ex-husband is a real piece of work with nefarious plans and he starts to set these in motion. Also, Vicki’s lodger, Aggie Crow, finds a dead body on the property, and this really sets the story into motion.

Officer Wayne Grimshaw, a highway patrolman, is sent up to The Jumble to investigate and becomes embroiled in the whole mess, and temporarily stationed in Sproing, the little town adjacent to The Jumble. There’s also Julian, an Intuit, and previous policeman who worked with Grimshaw, and several other interesting and fun characters. Aggie, Vicki’s lodger and member of the Crowgard. Ineke, the boardinghouse owner, and kick-ass friend of Vicki; Ilya Sanguinati, a scary, but “yummy” attorney, and many more. All play a vital role in Vicki’s new exciting life.

I think Vicki’s story sort of echoed bits of Meg’s story in the first books, where a human settles in with The Others and because of her courage, acceptance of The Others, kindness, and lack of prejudice, is taken under the wing (s) of The Others she comes in contact with.

Vicki finds herself in a heap of trouble and bullied by a group of men, that include her dirtbag of an ex-husband, who want to take over her property. I was so thrilled when The Others took up for her, much to the surprise of the horrible, scheming men, who’ll stop at nothing to get there way. Gotta say, I was so very nervous for Vicki on more than one occasion!

The story took a little bit to get into, but that wasn’t surprising with a new cast of characters and new location, but reading the previous books made it easy to slide in and get comfortable. I didn’t want to put the book down, not even when driving on some windy roads. I was on vacation, visiting wineries while reading, and didn’t want to get car sick, so I purchased the audio version, so I didn’t have to stop the story! My husband also became riveted to the story while I had it playing in the car.

Loved Lake Silence and I can’t wait to continue with another adventure in the next book!

A copy was kindly provided by Ace via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This review is also posted at The Readers Den. ...more

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Feb 16, 2017 Marianne rated it it was amazing

Shelves: shapeshifters-weres-dragons-etc, urban-fantasy, audible

Did I miss Meg? Did I miss Simon? Nah, just like I predicted: I'm howling with joy!

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Apr 17, 2018 Yodamom rated it it was amazing

Shelves: audio

4.5- audiobook
Excellent narration
I didn't expect to enjoy this spin off. I thought the series would fall into dullsville without Meg and the pack. I was wrong! I didn't even miss her I was so wrapped up in these newish characters (a few came from the original series)and their section of the world. There are so many new beings, my favorite had to be the Sproings I pictured them as a Porg (Star Wars) like beastie, so cute. The vampire, who happened to be a lawyer, a double blood sucker was ...more

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Apr 22, 2018 Kat rated it really liked it

Shelves: library-2

This was an interesting addition to the world of the Others. It had a lonely feel of not quite a mystery, not quite literary fiction, just of a woman alone out in a wooded community. A bit different from her previous books in the series, although we do get to experience the Others, which is always a treat. Greedily hoping to see a teeny bit of Meg and Simon in the next books :)

Please excuse typos/name misspellings. Entered on screen reader.

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May 23, 2019 ☆★Tinja★✮ A Court of Pizza and Laziness rated it really liked it

Shelves: adults, shifters-werewolves, paranormal, mythical-creatures-and-other-beings, urban-fantasy, mystery-crime, audiobooks, people-with-some-sort-of-abilities

I really enjoyed this but I hate the lack of romance in these books. Ugh why !!!?

I need some kissy kissy in my books damnit

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May 05, 2017 Paige Bookdragon rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 5-star, humor, adult, review-to-come, fantasy, favorite-author, favorites, 2018-march

IT WAS SO BLOODY GOOD I CAN'T EVEN

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Oct 05, 2017 Lenora Good rated it it was amazing

DISCLAIMER: I had the marvelous opportunity to read an early, unpublished version of Lake Silence for review, it may not be quite the same as the one currently for sale, though I seriously doubt the basic story will change. Some of the plot points may shift.

When I read Etched in Bone, the last of the series about the Others, I was truly sad. I enjoy that world, and was delighted when I heard rumors there were two more stand-alone books coming. Same world--new characters. (I do understand why an DISCLAIMER: I had the marvelous opportunity to read an early, unpublished version of Lake Silence for review, it may not be quite the same as the one currently for sale, though I seriously doubt the basic story will change. Some of the plot points may shift.

When I read Etched in Bone, the last of the series about the Others, I was truly sad. I enjoy that world, and was delighted when I heard rumors there were two more stand-alone books coming. Same world--new characters. (I do understand why an author wants to move on from a world. There are so many new worlds out there to create and visit, but there is something about this world that resonates with me more than most.)

Imagine being married to a real scumbag, who hangs around with low-lifes in high places. Imagine being divorced, and for your part of the settlement, he 'gives' you his great grandmother's old home and "resort" called The Jumble out on a remote lake, by a tiny village, controlled like the rest of the world by The Others. The Jumble in disrepair, it has a private beach, and your ex generously 'gives' you just enough cash to repair the old place and writes something in the divorce decree that if it isn't all done within a specified period of time, he gets it back. You are two weeks over the time limit.

Now, imagine you get things going, have a tenant in one of your cabins, a member of the Crowgard (a crow/human shapeshifter), and murder happens and you are suspected, and arrested and a most yummy, delicious man walks into the jail and announces he is your lawyer. He is obviously rich, well-heeled, and you haven't a clue who he is or why he's there. Those crows aren't stupid, y'know? Oh, and did I mention that your new and yummy lawyer is a Vampire, and controls the land on which both the village and the The Jumble sit. And he likes you, and he doesn't like the low-lifes trying to take The Jumble away from you.

This is a stand-alone novel, and I don't think you need to read the series first, though it wouldn't hurt (read in order, by the way). Doing so will give you a better idea of the world; however, it isn't necessary, you'll quickly pick it up. Also, and this is really, truly important, don't start at bedtime. This is not a book to give you nightmares, but it is a book designed to keep you reading until the dawn and The End come together.
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Mar 06, 2018 Mogsy (MMOGC) rated it really liked it

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Lake Silence is the first book of a new spin-off series set in world of The Others by Anne Bishop, therefore making a great place to jump on board if youve ever played with the idea of checking these novels out. While the story takes place in a different town following a group of new people, it still shares many traits with the UPDATED: US Giveaway of Lake Silence (3/12/18-3/18/18): https://bibliosanctum.com/2018/03/12/...

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Lake Silence is the first book of a new spin-off series set in world of The Others by Anne Bishop, therefore making a great place to jump on board if you’ve ever played with the idea of checking these novels out. While the story takes place in a different town following a group of new people, it still shares many traits with the original series such as Bishop’s incredible world-building as well as her flair for creating compelling and dynamic character relationships.

This novel opens on the small village of Sproing (is that not just the cutest name ever?) where a rustic little property called the Jumble sits beside the calm shores of Lake Silence. Our protagonist Vicki DeVine is the proprietor, having turned it into a cozy resort after receiving it in a divorce settlement. There’s a catch though; the land it is built on actually belongs to the Others, also known as the terra indigene—powerful, paranormal creatures that have called Earth home long before humans came into the picture. Territory controlled by the Others are often governed by strict rules, but as long you are willing to abide by them, most of the terra indigene are content to live in peace with the humans living on their land.

For Vicki, the Jumble has become her pride and joy, after all the time and effort she has put into upgrading the place. Her first tenant is even one of the Others, a shifter named Aggie Crowe. But then one day, Aggie finds a dead body on the property, so naturally, Vicki calls the police. When the human authorities arrive, however, they only bring more trouble and worries. Suddenly, our protagonist finds herself suspected of murder, despite evidence showing that no human could have committed the crime. Worse of all, someone appears to be after the Jumble, and they’ll do anything to force Vicki off the property even if it means angering the Others and threatening the stability of their domain.

If you are a newcomer, Lake Silence will cover everything you need to know. It really is meant to be a fresh start, with only minimal references to the events that took place in the previous series. Admittedly, for those who are already familiar with the world, most of the introduction of this book will feel routine, covering the history of the Others and explaining the natural order of things. Still, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing of interest for old fans. Sproing is a very different setting compared to Lakeside Courtyard, and there are also plenty of new names to learn, new places to visit. I especially enjoyed meeting Vicki DeVine, a fascinating protagonist despite her struggles with a lot of personal problems and insecurities. After the first few chapters told from her point of view, I already knew I was going to like her more than Meg Corbyn from the original series. Perhaps it was due to the first-person perspective, but I immediately connected with her on a deeper and more emotional level.

That said, I noticed quite a few parallels to the first series too. Sproing may not be Lakeside Courtyard, but it does contain certain similarities and analogs to it such as the quintessential good cop, the charming little bookstore, its own population of elemental ponies, and the list goes on. Even the attitudes and personalities of the villains remind me of the ones I’ve seen before in the previous series. The author appears to have recycled a lot of her ideas, repackaging them to be used here. Even Vicki is a lot like Meg in some ways, in that she is a victim of past abuses so that her fragile nature leads the Others to think she must be protected. On the one hand, I don’t see a problem with a spin-off series retaining a lot of the tone, spirit, and themes of the original, but on the other, part of me had hoped for something a little different and more inspired.

Still, this being the first book, I’m optimistic that the characters and setting will get their chance to develop their own distinctiveness as the series continues to grow and evolve. Already, there appears to be character backstories to explore and more connections to be made. Plot pacing and levels of excitement are also off to a good start, and the way things ended in this installment got me all pumped up and ready for the next one. In sum, Lake Silence is a great book if you enjoyed the previous five novels in the world of The Others, but it also makes a perfect beginning for readers who haven’t read them and are curious to see what the fuss is all about. ...more

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May 22, 2018 Lindsay rated it liked it

I loved the first book in the Others series but became disillusioned with the series when it became clear that the traits of the main character weren't of the character, but instead of her whole species. Also the gender roles in the series became increasingly on-the-nose 1950s-essentialist. However, I did like it enough to give the series another go when it moved away from the setting of the first five books. And here we are.

Vicki DeVine is an early-30s divorcee who, as part of her divorce I loved the first book in the Others series but became disillusioned with the series when it became clear that the traits of the main character weren't of the character, but instead of her whole species. Also the gender roles in the series became increasingly on-the-nose 1950s-essentialist. However, I did like it enough to give the series another go when it moved away from the setting of the first five books. And here we are.

Vicki DeVine is an early-30s divorcee who, as part of her divorce settlement, gained ownership of the Jumble, a rustic resort on the shore of Lake Silence near the town of Sproing, all of which is in Other-controlled territory. Vicki has been conscientiously restoring the resort in preparation for her first paying guests and being very careful about the rules that govern the property agreement. That's a very good thing, because Vicki is unaware that the Jumble is important to the Others and that Vicki herself has a key role to play.

So when Vicki comes across her only boarder heating up a human eye in her microwave and suddenly realizing that not only is her only boarder a crowgard, but that there's a dead body near the Jumble that the eye came from. What follows is a complex plot with human police, the villagers of Sproing, the Others of Lake Silence and outside people with their own agendas all clash with Vicky in the middle of it all.

In a lot of ways this is a do-over of Written in Red, but without some of the issues present there. Like Meg in that book, Vicky also has a past defined by abuse, but Vicky is much more human and nowhere near as helpless. She still needs a lot of protection from the forces coming to attack her though, and much of that protection is coming from the males of the story. That part at least hasn't changed, women are for supporting each other and to be protected and the men are for action and protecting the women. This at least has some nuance in showing that the men have vulnerabilities as well, particularly with the visiting policeman Wayne Grimshaw and the bookstore owner ex-cop Julian Farrow.

I think the biggest problem with this book though is the bad guys. They're too-stupid-to-live, particularly in a world where the Others are in authority and transgressions are often punished with horrifically lethal force. Their plot is doomed to failure, and the only real mystery is how much damage the innocents of the story are going to have to suffer as the bad guys get pounded by the Others.

There's a certain simplistic fun reading about stupid evil bad guys vs noble self-effacing good guys where the good guys are being supported and protected by earth-shattering power, but it's about as subtle as the rendition of gender roles in these stories. ...more

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Nov 06, 2017 Annie (Under the Covers Book Blog) rated it really liked it

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Meg and Simons story has wrapped up in the last book so I was very curious to see what Anne Bishop was going to do with this book. LAKE SILENCE features a new heroine named Vicki DeVine and she was a very nice surprise. I really took a liking to her character. If you enjoy the humorous characters of the first books in the series, then Im sure youll get on with Vickis style of humor and personality. I feel like shes the brighter counterpart to Megs narration, which is a nice change and a ...more

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Mar 08, 2018 Carole (Carole's Random Life in Books) rated it really liked it

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I enjoyed this book. After reading the earlier books in the series last year, I was really curious about this newest installment. I knew going into this book that it was set in the same world as the previous books but it would feature different characters. I was relieved to find that I liked this new group of characters right away. I had a really nice time with this story.

Vicki is a rather new resident in the area. She recently This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life in Books.

I enjoyed this book. After reading the earlier books in the series last year, I was really curious about this newest installment. I knew going into this book that it was set in the same world as the previous books but it would feature different characters. I was relieved to find that I liked this new group of characters right away. I had a really nice time with this story.

Vicki is a rather new resident in the area. She recently acquired a resort property, The Jumble, on Lake Silence as part of her divorce agreement. The resort is just starting to conduct business with its first renter. When a body is discovered near the resort, a chain of events begin that will put everything in jeopardy.

This book had a colorful cast of characters. Vicki was easy to like. She was such an honest and dependable person that hasn't always been treated well by others. Grimshaw was the calm authoritative voice of reason that everyone needed. He really seemed to care about Vicki and the residents in town. Julian is a good friend to Vicki and Grimshaw and steps into help and give advice when it is needed. I really liked how the wider group of characters quickly felt like a community working together.

There was a lot of action to keep everyone busy in this book. Vicki's right to The Jumble ends up being called into question by a group that has their own agenda. The property has a very detailed list of rules that must be followed since it is in the territory of the Others that Vicki has worked to follow while those who want to take the property plan to ignore. I really liked seeing how scary some of the Others could be when agreements were not followed. I was never quite sure how things would work out and was a bit nervous for the characters at times.

I would recommend this book to others. I think that anyone new to the series would be okay jumping in with this book but the background information from the earlier books was very helpful. I thought that this book came to a very satisfactory ending. I am really not sure whether their will be future books with this group of characters or not since the story felt very complete but I would certainly welcome any future installments.

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Aug 03, 2018 CD {Boulder Blvd} rated it it was amazing

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I loved the first couple of books in this series and then started not feeling the love by books #4 and 5. I went into this book with low expectations but was pleasantly surprised. This book packs the freshness and world building appeal that the first books in the series had. I found myself pulled into Ms Bishop's world, loving the characters, loving the plot and didn't want to stop reading.

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Anne Bishop lives in upstate New York where she enjoys gardening, music, and writing dark, romantic stories. She is the author of over twenty novels, including the award-winning Black Jewels Trilogy. She has written a new series, the Others, which is an urban dark fantasy with a bit of a twist.

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