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Hangman #1
Silent Crime
This world is evil.
My mother used to tell me that evil only comes to those who are looking for it, and maybe she was right.
Corruption and death walk hand and hand in this town. I refuse to give in, but giving up seems to be my only option.
As a detective, I’ve seen enough killing for ten lifetimes, and now, leaving is the only way to keep my sanity.
I never thought that my last case while training my replacement would have a stranglehold on me personally.
It’s like the Hangman is placing the noose around my neck, and the rope is only getting tighter.
My mother used to tell me that evil only comes to those who are looking for it, and maybe she was right.
Corruption and death walk hand and hand in this town. I refuse to give in, but giving up seems to be my only option.
As a detective, I’ve seen enough killing for ten lifetimes, and now, leaving is the only way to keep my sanity.
I never thought that my last case while training my replacement would have a stranglehold on me personally.
It’s like the Hangman is placing the noose around my neck, and the rope is only getting tighter.
218 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 31, 2019
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W.L. Knightly
121 books366 followersWL Knightly is a thriller/murder mystery co-writing pen name for two USA Today Best Selling Authors. "W" when not writing can be found dealing in Antique Jewelry and hanging out with her awesome hubby and three kids. And "L" is a full-time writer that lives near Nashville, TN and spends her time cooking, hanging out with her hubs and 3 kiddos, or wrangling new ideas as they float by!
Their love of a good mystery novel caused them to combine forces and go after their dream of telling stories that sent a shiver down your spine. I'm thinking they figured it out!
These two friends met years ago when they both started writing and publishing in various young adult genres and needed a critique partner.
The rest is history...They'd love for you to join the fun!
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Their love of a good mystery novel caused them to combine forces and go after their dream of telling stories that sent a shiver down your spine. I'm thinking they figured it out!
These two friends met years ago when they both started writing and publishing in various young adult genres and needed a critique partner.
The rest is history...They'd love for you to join the fun!
Website-http://thezodiackillerseries.com/
Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/wlknightlyau...
Insiders Group- https://dl.bookfunnel.com/j1rryhvu53
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November 14, 2021
I seriously enjoyed this serial killer chiller, of a gruff burnt out cop disgusted at a legal system's corruptness and a new female detective, all blonde hair and boobs, as they try to catch a vigilante nicknamed The Hangman. The ending did leave the story up in the air but I simply had to break my "no new books" rule for this year and download the next book so I could continue their story of the hunt for the killer, and to also track down the mysteries in the backgrounds of both the Detectives.
A quick, easy, fun read that held a slight noir-ish feel. Plus ....... who doesn't like seeing corrupt scumbags get their grisly comeuppance?
A quick, easy, fun read that held a slight noir-ish feel. Plus ....... who doesn't like seeing corrupt scumbags get their grisly comeuppance?
August 3, 2019
I was surprised that this was written by women authors. This story of homicide detectives tracking down a serial killer is straight out of the 50’s where the male cops are tough and cocky and every female character is valued according to the quality of her boobs and butt. Really, this is what police work is all about.
Sophomoric and predictable, I won’t be picking up any more of this series.
Sophomoric and predictable, I won’t be picking up any more of this series.
April 22, 2019
The book was a decent reading experience. The "f" word was used a bit too freely, most times not adding a thing to the story.
Somewhat understandable when viewing the occupation of the main characters. The story developed well, and mostly sensibly. Until the end when you encountered "To be continued"
This was/is pathetic to see an author that feels that a "hook" was necessary to entice the reader to purchase another book. Had I known, prior to acquirng the book, I would not have bothered. As it stands, and now that I am aware of this authors tactics, I will unlikely follow a more writings.
Somewhat understandable when viewing the occupation of the main characters. The story developed well, and mostly sensibly. Until the end when you encountered "To be continued"
This was/is pathetic to see an author that feels that a "hook" was necessary to entice the reader to purchase another book. Had I known, prior to acquirng the book, I would not have bothered. As it stands, and now that I am aware of this authors tactics, I will unlikely follow a more writings.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 15, 2019
Unless you plan to read the rest of the series, don't bother with this. In most series books, at least some things are resolved in the first book - not this one. Zero questions are answered. And based on this book, my desire for answers is outweighed by not wanting to read any more terrible dialogue. Also, the authors should not be writing about the legal system if they don't know anything about it. For example - in a criminal case, there is no such thing as "the plaintiff's brother" and a judge cannot overturn a jury's verdict immediately after it is rendered and announced.
November 12, 2020
My free Amazon books are always hit or miss, and I'm not sure what this was but it was very meh.
Considering the book opens on the main character, Jake, sleeping with a (much younger) woman whose name he forgot, it got off to a bad start to me in the feminism department. Then we meet Jake's new partner, Jo, and things start to change in terms of him and feminism. However, I still feel like this aspect is forced, in an "I'll only respect women who are hot/who are doing something for me" kind of way.
Jo, on the other hand, was a pretty interesting character. You could tell she wanted to fight the "sexy female cop" stereotypes but didn't quite know how. I'd like to see what her character becomes in future books, and I wish she had her own POV in this, although it was interesting reading a book written by women where the only significant women are seen from the points of view of men who are various degrees of misogynistic, in fields that are very much male-dominated.
The crime aspect in this was also forced to the side as we faced more of the character's personal problems, and it was sometimes hard to remember this was a gory crime novel. However, this does not seem to be done to make the reader feel more comfortable or to lighten the story. Instead, it's almost as if the authors forgot the subject of their writing.
Because I own the omnibus I will continue with this series, but I'm not really in it for the characters or the plot. I do want to find out Jake's decision, but I just can't bring myself to care enough about the story.
Considering the book opens on the main character, Jake, sleeping with a (much younger) woman whose name he forgot, it got off to a bad start to me in the feminism department. Then we meet Jake's new partner, Jo, and things start to change in terms of him and feminism. However, I still feel like this aspect is forced, in an "I'll only respect women who are hot/who are doing something for me" kind of way.
Jo, on the other hand, was a pretty interesting character. You could tell she wanted to fight the "sexy female cop" stereotypes but didn't quite know how. I'd like to see what her character becomes in future books, and I wish she had her own POV in this, although it was interesting reading a book written by women where the only significant women are seen from the points of view of men who are various degrees of misogynistic, in fields that are very much male-dominated.
The crime aspect in this was also forced to the side as we faced more of the character's personal problems, and it was sometimes hard to remember this was a gory crime novel. However, this does not seem to be done to make the reader feel more comfortable or to lighten the story. Instead, it's almost as if the authors forgot the subject of their writing.
Because I own the omnibus I will continue with this series, but I'm not really in it for the characters or the plot. I do want to find out Jake's decision, but I just can't bring myself to care enough about the story.
June 15, 2021
I found myself bored and without my actual current read, so I picked this at random from Google Books, expecting a light and uncaring read. So there, Dostoyevsky deserves an explanation.
And I've already finished the second book too. So this review probably has some stuff from there.
I'm probably going to be disappointed when this ends. The start was largely unremarkable and even amateurish at points. But the plot got us hooked from there. The Hangman theme isn't new I suppose, so I can't really say much, but it did look good. I was even embarrassed at some point for feeling like a homicidal maniac to have wanted the Hangman to kill more people, only because I wanted to deduce who he was.
I don't know if the plot was good nevertheless or I was THAT bored to find the book interesting to give four stars. I didn't like the cliff-hanger. Too much gore, women were much objectified. Without Jo, the book isn't worth reading.
And I've already finished the second book too. So this review probably has some stuff from there.
I'm probably going to be disappointed when this ends. The start was largely unremarkable and even amateurish at points. But the plot got us hooked from there. The Hangman theme isn't new I suppose, so I can't really say much, but it did look good. I was even embarrassed at some point for feeling like a homicidal maniac to have wanted the Hangman to kill more people, only because I wanted to deduce who he was.
I don't know if the plot was good nevertheless or I was THAT bored to find the book interesting to give four stars. I didn't like the cliff-hanger. Too much gore, women were much objectified. Without Jo, the book isn't worth reading.
March 23, 2024
This was so terrible I actually didn't read for 3 months because everytime I picked up my kindle and had to look this book in the face I couldn't do it. I FINALLY DNF it today, at just under 40% to stop torturing myself.
It's actually a shame, this has every component that I love - serial killers, disgraceful legal system with corrupt police, and a detective who is sick of everything. I should love it! The writing is SO unbelievably childish. The characters are terrible and NOT because they are terrible people. I like reading about terrible people. They are 2D and lack any sort of nuance or substance. I suppose this isn't a book you could give a 10 year old but it feels written at a YA level, at best.
This book is the exact opposite of "couldn't put it down". I literally could not pick it up.
It's actually a shame, this has every component that I love - serial killers, disgraceful legal system with corrupt police, and a detective who is sick of everything. I should love it! The writing is SO unbelievably childish. The characters are terrible and NOT because they are terrible people. I like reading about terrible people. They are 2D and lack any sort of nuance or substance. I suppose this isn't a book you could give a 10 year old but it feels written at a YA level, at best.
This book is the exact opposite of "couldn't put it down". I literally could not pick it up.
January 27, 2019
I’m really enjoying the writing style of WL Knightly! This was an awesome first book for the series. Of course this ends in a cliffhanger but isn’t that what suspense is?
Detective Jake Thomas joined the force to make a difference, but has become jaded by the corruption that surrounds him. He has two weeks to get his replacement familiar with protocol. They are called to a murder scene, where the victim has been hung. Dubbing the killer The Hangman, he likes to toy and play games with his victims. He leaves them clues but no evidence. He’s a vigilante of sorts, ridding Spokane of corruption.
Detective Jake Thomas joined the force to make a difference, but has become jaded by the corruption that surrounds him. He has two weeks to get his replacement familiar with protocol. They are called to a murder scene, where the victim has been hung. Dubbing the killer The Hangman, he likes to toy and play games with his victims. He leaves them clues but no evidence. He’s a vigilante of sorts, ridding Spokane of corruption.
March 30, 2019
Plan on reading this in one sitting!
A serial killer, killing those who have perverted justice. One detective on his way to retirement. One detective coming in to replace him.
This book didn't let up....ever. Although Detectives Make and Jo are closing in, the killer stays one step ahead. Who will be next? The injustices are carried out by so many in the justice system it will be hard to figure out who's next.
A serial killer, killing those who have perverted justice. One detective on his way to retirement. One detective coming in to replace him.
This book didn't let up....ever. Although Detectives Make and Jo are closing in, the killer stays one step ahead. Who will be next? The injustices are carried out by so many in the justice system it will be hard to figure out who's next.
May 13, 2025
This book was very well paced and the multiple POV kept things interesting as I was trying to figure out what was going to happen next. The interactions between Jake and Jo were very satisfying and I liked their dynamic as a detective team.
I did find the ending was more anti-climactic than I would have liked but seeing as this is a 6 book series, it makes some sense. It felt like the book finished very abruptly and I am interested to find out who The Hangman is.
This book gives similar vibes to the Mindf*ck series as it seems like the Hangman is going after corruption in a small town.
I did find the ending was more anti-climactic than I would have liked but seeing as this is a 6 book series, it makes some sense. It felt like the book finished very abruptly and I am interested to find out who The Hangman is.
This book gives similar vibes to the Mindf*ck series as it seems like the Hangman is going after corruption in a small town.
September 12, 2023
Good plot. Women aren't meat though :'/ tbh that judge deserved what he got
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May 19, 2025
So cranky not to find out who the Hangman is — all that blood and gore for nothing!
August 21, 2025
Brilliant book, really enjoyed it, graphic and full of suspense a real page turner.
January 26, 2020
Pretty good.
December 1, 2024
Good book. Gotta finish the box set now!
August 4, 2025
This was such a good book!! Can’t believe it ended with a cliffhanger though
January 20, 2023
I rarely set a book down before finishing. I could not force myself to finish. Other reviews stated this first of the series books just abruptly ends without even minor resolution before pushing you into the next. I was also shocked this was written by two women. It was 1950s meathead misogamy. Big cop man loves boobs, wants to bang hot girls and do big guy man stuff to fight the bad guy. Women are only worth their looks. And for some reason had a "bi" character that turned out to be a creep and didn't care if he was banging a guy because "a hole is a hole". Besides being offensive, it was just poorly written and problematic on most levels.
April 5, 2019
This was a good book. However, the book ended in the middle of the story. There was not even a hint of wrapping things up. I won't buy the next book because I feel like I have been shorted on this book. Doing this is just trying to ensure someone will buy the next book just to find out what happened. Instead, you should write well enough that people want to read the next book you write. I really resented the way this stopped, I won't say ended" right in the middle of the story. You got two stars because it was a good start. It was a rotten "end".
May 20, 2019
Disappointed
Like other reviews, didn't care for how the book just ends. Why not a cliffhanger? But isn't the main issue I have with this book. The two lead characters are Annoying, their conversations seemed childish. Felt more like a bad romance thriller or new adult definitely not a mystery or thriller. Got the feeling they were the only two detectives in the city of Spokane. Not sure I would continue series even if remaining books were feee.
Like other reviews, didn't care for how the book just ends. Why not a cliffhanger? But isn't the main issue I have with this book. The two lead characters are Annoying, their conversations seemed childish. Felt more like a bad romance thriller or new adult definitely not a mystery or thriller. Got the feeling they were the only two detectives in the city of Spokane. Not sure I would continue series even if remaining books were feee.
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May 8, 2021
I was really surprised when I saw this book was co written by two authors, and I thought I'd find it really easy to see the two different styles, but credit to these authors they were very similar and kept the flow of the book!
Without thinking too much while you were reading these books and just going with the flow, they were good. They had all the makings of a good crime thriller, with a really clever plot line to back it all up. The idea of corruption and injustice was really interesting and the way that played into the murders was like nothing I had read before.
But unfortunately once you delved deeper into the books, there were clear issues.
Namely, the way they wrote about women throughout the series and the way the female characters were portrayed were nothing short of horrendous. The men were degrading and the women were written to be treated like trash.
I also felt that they held back too much when it came to talking about the crimes and the crime scenes. They wanted these books to be thrilling but I found them to be too tame.
One thing I did enjoy was the chapters switching between characters, it kept the story fresh and offered different perspectives on the same situation. It also allowed us to see things from the Hangman's perspective, and I love seeing things from the killers POV!
There were points at which it felt like the authors could have condensed the books into perhaps 2, that were a little bit longer, but cut out some of the crap that was there just to fill the space. So many times I found myself wanting to skim read or skip parts because they just weren't relevant to the story and didn't add any value.
And at the end of each book it said to be continued... Which bugged me no end. That is no way to finish a book, a chapter sure, but the whole book? Definitely not. It made the books seem cheap.
I made the decision not to continue with this series when we had had 3 books of the so called detectives trying to solve the case, being unable to and then the authors resorting to smut to try and fill the pages... I have no issue with smut, but it just didn't the book at all and was pointless, an easy way to fill space.
On the whole, these books were good, but they just missed the mark for me. There was something missing and they didn't quite have that grittiness that you come to expect from crime thrillers.
Without thinking too much while you were reading these books and just going with the flow, they were good. They had all the makings of a good crime thriller, with a really clever plot line to back it all up. The idea of corruption and injustice was really interesting and the way that played into the murders was like nothing I had read before.
But unfortunately once you delved deeper into the books, there were clear issues.
Namely, the way they wrote about women throughout the series and the way the female characters were portrayed were nothing short of horrendous. The men were degrading and the women were written to be treated like trash.
I also felt that they held back too much when it came to talking about the crimes and the crime scenes. They wanted these books to be thrilling but I found them to be too tame.
One thing I did enjoy was the chapters switching between characters, it kept the story fresh and offered different perspectives on the same situation. It also allowed us to see things from the Hangman's perspective, and I love seeing things from the killers POV!
There were points at which it felt like the authors could have condensed the books into perhaps 2, that were a little bit longer, but cut out some of the crap that was there just to fill the space. So many times I found myself wanting to skim read or skip parts because they just weren't relevant to the story and didn't add any value.
And at the end of each book it said to be continued... Which bugged me no end. That is no way to finish a book, a chapter sure, but the whole book? Definitely not. It made the books seem cheap.
I made the decision not to continue with this series when we had had 3 books of the so called detectives trying to solve the case, being unable to and then the authors resorting to smut to try and fill the pages... I have no issue with smut, but it just didn't the book at all and was pointless, an easy way to fill space.
On the whole, these books were good, but they just missed the mark for me. There was something missing and they didn't quite have that grittiness that you come to expect from crime thrillers.
May 28, 2025
"The Silent Crime" by W.L. Knightly is an absolute masterclass in crime thrillers, deserving every single one of its five stars. From the very first page, Knightly grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go, dragging you through a labyrinth of intense, descriptive, and often gory details that paint a vivid, disturbing picture of the criminal underworld.
The pacing is relentless, the tension palpable, and the twists keep coming, each one more shocking than the last. I found myself holding my breath more times than I could count, utterly immersed in the chilling investigation. Knightly's prose is sharp and unflinching, making you feel every punch, every scream, every sickening realization. This isn't for the faint of heart, but for those who crave a truly gritty and realistic portrayal of crime, it's a phenomenal read.
And let me tell you, if you're a fan of cliffhangers, "The Silent Crime" delivers one of the finest I've ever encountered. Just when you think you can exhale, just when you believe you've reached a semblance of resolution, Knightly pulls the rug out from under you with a final, devastating revelation that leaves you utterly stunned. I literally slammed the book shut, my heart pounding, needing a moment to process what I had just read.
I can not express how desperately I need to read the rest of this series. The world Knightly has created, the characters, the sheer audacity of the plotting – it's all so compelling. If "The Silent Crime" is just the beginning, then W.L. Knightly is about to become a household name in the crime thriller genre. Do yourself a favor and pick this up, but be warned: you won't be able to put it down, and you'll be left clamoring for more!
The pacing is relentless, the tension palpable, and the twists keep coming, each one more shocking than the last. I found myself holding my breath more times than I could count, utterly immersed in the chilling investigation. Knightly's prose is sharp and unflinching, making you feel every punch, every scream, every sickening realization. This isn't for the faint of heart, but for those who crave a truly gritty and realistic portrayal of crime, it's a phenomenal read.
And let me tell you, if you're a fan of cliffhangers, "The Silent Crime" delivers one of the finest I've ever encountered. Just when you think you can exhale, just when you believe you've reached a semblance of resolution, Knightly pulls the rug out from under you with a final, devastating revelation that leaves you utterly stunned. I literally slammed the book shut, my heart pounding, needing a moment to process what I had just read.
I can not express how desperately I need to read the rest of this series. The world Knightly has created, the characters, the sheer audacity of the plotting – it's all so compelling. If "The Silent Crime" is just the beginning, then W.L. Knightly is about to become a household name in the crime thriller genre. Do yourself a favor and pick this up, but be warned: you won't be able to put it down, and you'll be left clamoring for more!
February 4, 2019
Fantastic book, really really enjoyed this one... Jake is a likeable character with a few issues which you don’t really get the full details on in this first book. He’s been a detective for some years and is quite jaded by the corruption in the justice system as well as haunted by the things he’s seen and experienced. He struggles to sleep and has become quite withdrawn from society on a personal social level. Jo is a new (fresh to the job) detective who is taken on with a view to taking over from Jake once he takes his pension and retires from the role. She’s fresh faced, full of energy and enthusiasm for her new role. Jake thinks she’s far too green and Jo can’t understand why Jake is so jaded. A massive case kicks off literally as Jo is walking into the handover with Jake so it’s going to be a baptism of fire for her. The killer starts to communicate with Jake trying to encourage him to leave the case alone and take his pension and walk, is this really because they think he’s one of the good guys and they don’t want him caught in the cross fire, or is it because they’re worried he’s the best person for the job and most likely to catch him? I reviewed this book voluntarily after receiving an ARC copy and this is my honest review. It’s been a while since I’ve read a book that got me this hooked this quick and I cannot wait for the next book in the series to come out. Great read, highly recommended.
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October 25, 2019Two housewives guess about law enforcement & what corruption looks like...
...with predictable results. Pretty stupid book, not sure why people thought it was good except for lack of an an ending. If it's called "Hangman Book 1" these two idiot characters will be chasing the same guy throughout. Not surprising - they really are idiots, but not in an interesting or believable way. The author(s) go for over-the-top crass, but missed the mark in creating a believable male character (no matter how much you swear or mention boobs, even a detective won't notice a woman's shoes being a different pair every day within the first week of meeting, and he definitely won't be wondering how big her closet must be, to store all those shoes). The editing was actually pretty good, only minor errors which were more a product of clumsy writing. An editor can't fix it all, though there were far too many "sideward looks" (tf is that?) and even more "hard looks" exchanged. Many more flaws in characters, plot, dialogue, etc (all of it very rushed and unrealistic), but the "no ending" is really the least of them. Obviously it's someone not yet introduced, whose story hasn't been told beyond basic motive, so the lack of a big reveal isn't much of a loss. Not to me, anyway, but from other reviews it was for many who otherwise liked the book, so in all, not a smart move by these authors.
...with predictable results. Pretty stupid book, not sure why people thought it was good except for lack of an an ending. If it's called "Hangman Book 1" these two idiot characters will be chasing the same guy throughout. Not surprising - they really are idiots, but not in an interesting or believable way. The author(s) go for over-the-top crass, but missed the mark in creating a believable male character (no matter how much you swear or mention boobs, even a detective won't notice a woman's shoes being a different pair every day within the first week of meeting, and he definitely won't be wondering how big her closet must be, to store all those shoes). The editing was actually pretty good, only minor errors which were more a product of clumsy writing. An editor can't fix it all, though there were far too many "sideward looks" (tf is that?) and even more "hard looks" exchanged. Many more flaws in characters, plot, dialogue, etc (all of it very rushed and unrealistic), but the "no ending" is really the least of them. Obviously it's someone not yet introduced, whose story hasn't been told beyond basic motive, so the lack of a big reveal isn't much of a loss. Not to me, anyway, but from other reviews it was for many who otherwise liked the book, so in all, not a smart move by these authors.
December 22, 2023
I am not a fan of series unless they are stand alone books. Book 1 had me from page one. I couldn't put it down. I read through it in a couple of hours. I was guessing who I thought the hangman was and what would form between Jake and Jo. I was so captivated that I ordered books 2-4 in paperback. They took a week to get to me and of course not in order but the anticipation was enough for me to wait. As I read book 2, I thought it was pretty good, but as I got further into the books 3-5 they were no where as good or interested as I had hoped but semi good enough to make me want to continue the series . But as I read each book, they just didn't compare to the one before it. Seems as each book it was less about the hangman and his crimes and more focused on sex. Yes, the hangman has moments in each book and I liked each character has moments but I felt they went way off course. They seemed rushed and sloppy almost from another author. And here I am holding book 6 and I'm thinking I don't wanna read it, I struggled to keep picking up #5.
However, with all those negatives, I will finish #6.
I'm a big fan of books, all genres and all authors. I'm hoping last part of the series was due to writers block or something. I am definitely going to give WL Knightly many chances to blow me away like book one of this series did. I have purchased 2 additional book series to read and plan to read her entire collection.
However, with all those negatives, I will finish #6.
I'm a big fan of books, all genres and all authors. I'm hoping last part of the series was due to writers block or something. I am definitely going to give WL Knightly many chances to blow me away like book one of this series did. I have purchased 2 additional book series to read and plan to read her entire collection.
February 20, 2020
Silent Crime by WL Knightly is the first book in the Hangman series. WL Knightly is the writing team of friends, Lexy Timms and Ali Parker. Detective Jake Thomas of the Spokane Police Department is on his way out. He is tired of the corruption and evil that seems to fill the streets. He is given one last case in order to train his replacement, Officer Jo Calloway, and what he doesn’t realize is that this case will affect more personally than ever before. There is a serial killer known as the Hangman who likes to torture his victims with a deadly game of hangman before killing them. Can Jake train his replacement and catch the Hangman before he kills again?
When I picked this book, the title and cover page caught my eye and I love a good detective story. It was on my To Be Read list for months until recently when I slowly made my way to it. I eagerly opened the first page and was shocked. This was not the book I thought it was. The language was way too vulgar for me. I’ve read some gruesome crime stories, but this book had no real style to it. It had no suspense and even with the “cliffhanger” of an ending, there was no real hook to keep me onto the next book. It was only recently when I read other reviews, did I realize that you must read all six books in the series to get the complete story. So, you have to labor through six books to have any resolution? I don’t think so. The characters aren’t even likable enough for me to try to continue the series. Jake is too much of a misogynist and the first time the reader is introduced to Jo, she’s the dumb blonde popping her gum. Really?!?!? A cop that is going to take over homicide cases?!?! It isn’t even well written or researched. The police procedures are a joke. I do not recommend Silent Crime.
Silent Crime
is available in paperback and eBook
When I picked this book, the title and cover page caught my eye and I love a good detective story. It was on my To Be Read list for months until recently when I slowly made my way to it. I eagerly opened the first page and was shocked. This was not the book I thought it was. The language was way too vulgar for me. I’ve read some gruesome crime stories, but this book had no real style to it. It had no suspense and even with the “cliffhanger” of an ending, there was no real hook to keep me onto the next book. It was only recently when I read other reviews, did I realize that you must read all six books in the series to get the complete story. So, you have to labor through six books to have any resolution? I don’t think so. The characters aren’t even likable enough for me to try to continue the series. Jake is too much of a misogynist and the first time the reader is introduced to Jo, she’s the dumb blonde popping her gum. Really?!?!? A cop that is going to take over homicide cases?!?! It isn’t even well written or researched. The police procedures are a joke. I do not recommend Silent Crime.
Silent Crime
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June 27, 2022
Casi la perfección, el único pero es la tensión sexual entre el protagonista, un detective frustrado ante la corrupción que existe en el sistema legal y su nueva compañera a quién está "entrenando" como su reemplazo. Jake se ve envuelto en un caso de asesino en serie, alguien a quién han llamado "El ahorcado" ya que hace jugar a sus víctimas a adivinar una palabra mediante el juego del ahorcado. Jo, una mujer policía joven, bonita y a la que todo el cuerpo de policía parece querer tarársela, está dispuesta a demostrar que no es solo una cara bonita, y que puede hacer frente a la escena más perturbadora sin inmutarse.
Una muerte tras otra, las pistas se van juntando pero al ser el comienzo de una saga, el libro se termina en un suspiro, dejando al lector con el corazón en la boca deseando saber qué más va a ocurrir,
Si no les gusta los cliché de policía duro, super macho y metro sexual sin comprometerse con ninguna mujer, mujer policía joven, rubia, bonita, con cuerpo de miss universo y que tiene que demostrar que es algo más que una barbie, probablemente este libro se les haga cuesta arriba. Si por el contrario, toleran estos estereotipos, les gusta los crímenes bien crueles, este libro es para ustedes.
Una muerte tras otra, las pistas se van juntando pero al ser el comienzo de una saga, el libro se termina en un suspiro, dejando al lector con el corazón en la boca deseando saber qué más va a ocurrir,
Si no les gusta los cliché de policía duro, super macho y metro sexual sin comprometerse con ninguna mujer, mujer policía joven, rubia, bonita, con cuerpo de miss universo y que tiene que demostrar que es algo más que una barbie, probablemente este libro se les haga cuesta arriba. Si por el contrario, toleran estos estereotipos, les gusta los crímenes bien crueles, este libro es para ustedes.
October 15, 2024
The book was a decent reading experience.The story developed well, and mostly sensibly.I seriously enjoyed this serial killer chiller, of a gruff burnt out cop disgusted at a legal system's corruptness and a new female detective, Considering the book opens on the main character, Jake, sleeping with a (much younger) woman whose name he forgot, it got off to a bad start to me in the feminism department. Then we meet Jake's new partner, Jo,all blonde hair and her physical attributes and things start to change in terms of him and feminism. However, I still feel like this aspect is forced, in an "I'll only respect women who are hot/who are doing something for me" kind of way. As they try to catch a vigilante nicknamed The Hangman.
The crime aspect in this was also forced to the side as we faced more of the character's personal problems, and it was sometimes hard to remember this was a gory crime novel. However, this does not seem to be done to make the reader feel more comfortable or to lighten the story.The injustices are carried out by so many in the justice system it will be hard to figure out who's next.
The cliffhanger makes it a less than average read because of less of clues and corruption and power shifting in the station politics
The crime aspect in this was also forced to the side as we faced more of the character's personal problems, and it was sometimes hard to remember this was a gory crime novel. However, this does not seem to be done to make the reader feel more comfortable or to lighten the story.The injustices are carried out by so many in the justice system it will be hard to figure out who's next.
The cliffhanger makes it a less than average read because of less of clues and corruption and power shifting in the station politics
January 31, 2019
Hangman Is No Child's Game In This Great Series
Absolutely to die for!! The W. L. Knightly team is back and rearing to go in this gripping series. Detective Jake Thomas has had enough sleepless nights due to the corruption and lifeless eyes that haunt him. With only two weeks to go retirement is looking good until his phone rings. Now there is a new case and he has to train his replacement, a bubbly blond, Jo, that looks like she should be shopping instead of investigating. Jo "Josephine" Calloway is excited to start her new detective job but being trained by the intimidating and moody Jake is something else. When corrupt politicans are slain and the only clues are classic game of hangman, Jake's retirement is looking further away unless they can find the killer. Will they break the case before another target is killed??? You will not want to put this book down. Loved it and am so hooked I can't wait to see what happens next. W. L. Knightly have become a favorite that is an automatic one click. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Absolutely to die for!! The W. L. Knightly team is back and rearing to go in this gripping series. Detective Jake Thomas has had enough sleepless nights due to the corruption and lifeless eyes that haunt him. With only two weeks to go retirement is looking good until his phone rings. Now there is a new case and he has to train his replacement, a bubbly blond, Jo, that looks like she should be shopping instead of investigating. Jo "Josephine" Calloway is excited to start her new detective job but being trained by the intimidating and moody Jake is something else. When corrupt politicans are slain and the only clues are classic game of hangman, Jake's retirement is looking further away unless they can find the killer. Will they break the case before another target is killed??? You will not want to put this book down. Loved it and am so hooked I can't wait to see what happens next. W. L. Knightly have become a favorite that is an automatic one click. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
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