No One Will Hear Your Screams

by Thomas O'Callaghan

Is there a sociopathic killer murdering prostitutes in New York City? NYPD’s top cop, Homicide Commander Lieutenant John Driscoll, believes there is.

Someone who calls himself “Tilden” claims to have been sexually abused as a child by his mother’s john. But what could have triggered Tilden’s rage to place him on a mission to eradicate all of New York’s prostitutes? Tilden is not your run-of-the-mill sociopath. After all, would a common murderer take the time to embalm his victims—determined as the cause of all the deaths by the medical examiner?

Driscoll is on mission to put an end to the madness. A man haunted by the events of his own unstable childhood, he teams up with Sergeant Margaret Aligante and Detective Cedric Thomlinson to stop the killings and bring Tilden to justice before he kills again.

Genres: Suspense, Mystery, Fiction, Thriller

354 pages, ebook

Published May 19, 2020

About the author

Thomas O'Callaghan's work has been translated for publication in Germany, Slovakia, Indonesia, and the Czech Republic. A publishing house in Italy has recently acquired rights, as well. As an internationally acclaimed author, Mr. O'Callaghan is a member of both the Mystery Writers of America and the International Thriller Writers associations. A native of New York City and a graduate of CUNY, Mr. O'Callaghan resides with his wife, Eileen, a stone's throw from the Atlantic Ocean in beautiful Belle Harbor, New York, where he is working on the latest in a series of thrillers featuring NYPD Lieutenant John Driscoll. His most recent, THE SCREAMING ROOM, was released by Kensington Books in May 2007.

Series:
* John Driscoll

Reviews

[Linda Strong · Rating 4 out of 5]

Who is embalming prostitutes while they are still alive?

That's the question that keeps Lieutenant John Driscoll awake at night. There's a name for the killer ... Tilden. But who is he? What's motives of these killings?

He and his team, Sergeant Margaret Aligante and Detective Cedric Thomlinson, set out to stop this vicious killer before he kills again.

"Tilden" may not be so easy to catch. He claims to have been abused when he was a child. He obviously has at least a little medical knowledge. He is definitely not your average serial killer. And he gets more creative with each killing. Is there a method to his madness?

This author has pulled together a tightly woven plot with skillfully drawn characters, warts and all. The killer is unique in his quest to rid New York City of all the ladies of the night. There are some twists and turns that lead to a surprising ending. i look forward to the next adventure for Driscoll.

Many thanks to the author / WildBlue Press / Netgalley for the digital copy of this crime fiction. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

[Nursebookie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved reading about NYPD’s top cop, Homicide Commander Lieutenant John Driscoll. Driscoll’s character is brilliant - he wears his heart on his sleeves, is dedicated for sure, with a tough history - a wife in a coma and his only daughter dead from a tragic car accident. This time Driscoll is faced with the worst - O’Callaghan delivered with an unthinkable sociopathic killer that had me squirming in fear for this character. The plot is razor sharp and the story pacing moved quickly with the short chapters that I really enjoyed.

This book is so good and deserving all of the praises!! Fantastic story and cannot be missed!

[Lyndie · Rating 3 out of 5]

No One Will hear your screams is the 3rd book in the John Driscoll series. I havent read the first two books but this book could easily be read as a stand alone. Cases from the previous books are mentioned and I do feel that it would be beneficial to read the books in order though not necessary.

Let me start by saying I despise Tildens character. What an absolute piece of shit he is! As much as I hate this character his crimes make for a suspenseful read. Also O'Callaghan did a splendid job in developing the back story of his pyscopath.

The idea that someone is embalming prostitutes alive is absolutely horrifying. Overall the plot is suspenseful and full of plenty WTF moments. However the ending does fall a little flat for me. I wasn't satisfied with what happened to that POS Tilden.


I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

[BreeAnn (She Just Loves Books) · Rating 4 out of 5]

What I Loved:
No One Will Hear Your Screams had an excellent plot that had some great twists that kept me on the edge of my seat! I loved how the pieces all fell into place rounding out the entire stories and leading to those great “AH HA!” moments as the book wrapped up.

How I Felt:
This book had a great plot that I felt was really well put together. All the pieces fell into place and there was a good amount of suspense and surprise throughout the story.

The character Tilden was so awful. I applaud Thomas O’Callaghan for creating a character that I just completely despised. He was such a disgusting person, it was hard to read the portions of the story that were from his point of view. I would have liked him to be focused on a little less, or for his character to have had some other dimensions that would have fleshed him out a bit more.

Driscoll’s character was really well-built and I enjoyed reading about him. I liked that he was flawed, it made him very real. He struggles with issues from his own past and works to put those things aside to focus on the capture of this sociopath.

Overall, I really enjoyed this story. I liked seeing the clues that led Lieutenant Driscoll from point A to point B in the story. I enjoyed his character as well as his sidekicks from the department. The plot was exciting and had great twists to keep me on the edge of my seat!

Content Warning:
Prostitution, stalking, abduction.

To Read or Not To Read:
I would recommend this to readers that enjoy a dark mystery that provides a lot of insight into the mind of the killer.

No One Will Hear Your Screams is the third book in the John Driscoll Mystery series, but I felt that this could be read as a stand-alone if you have not read the rest of the series yet. This book does reference previous cases that Driscoll has worked on, but it did not affect my ability to understand the story in any way.

I was provided an advanced reader's copy of this book for free. I am leaving my review voluntarily.

My full review of this book will post to my blog on 6/5/20. All of my reviews can be found at https://shejustlovesbooks.com/all-boo...

[Jayasree B · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellently written crime thriller. There is plenty of gore in it, the stuff of nightmares and the devolving mind of a serial killer keeps the reader captivated. I was a little disappointed to not know why Tilden was the way he is, but I guess no one can point out a single point at which the human mind turns bad.

[Billie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Is there a sociopathic killer on the loose and murdering prostitutes in New York City? NYPD’s top cop, Homicide Commander Lieutenant John Driscoll, believes there is. Someone who calls himself “Tilden” and claims to have been sexually abused as a child by his mother’s john. But what could have triggered Tilden’s rage that has him on a mission to eradicate all the women of the night in The Big Apple?
More importantly, will Driscoll put an end to the madness? He soon discovers Tilden’s not the run-of-the-mill sociopath. After all, would a common murderer have taken the time to embalm his victims, which the New York City chief medical examiner determined was the cause of their deaths?
Driscoll, a man haunted by the events of an unstable childhood himself, must put aside any sympathy he may have for Tilden and put a stop to his murderous rampage. Teamed up with Sergeant Margaret Aligante and Detective Cedric Thomlinson, who have their own issues, the commander sets out to stop the killings and bring Tilden to justice before he kills again.

This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believeable.
Great suspense and found myself second guessing every thought I had continuousluy.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.

I was provided an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher. This is my own honest voluntary review.

[Becki · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little bit of religious trivia mixed in with crimes is always interesting. This serial killer definitely had a few issues with his religious upbringing.

The action in this book starts pretty quickly. Tilden is on a mission - he’s got a list of women who have done him wrong, and he’s decided their punishment is death. While each of the bodies are discovered in unique places and situations, Lieutenant John Driscoll finds enough clues to know they’re connected.

While there was more about Tilden than the other characters, this was not the first book in the series about Lieutenant Driscoll. Several characteristics of Driscoll and his co-workers are stated in passing, with the sense that they were developed more in previous books. Everyone was still explained adequately to understand in just this book, but having read the others may have given more of a sense of attachment to the characters.

Without giving too much away, there were some loose ends in the background of the Tilden that could have been better explored. Overall, I’d give this book 3 out of 5 stars and recommend it for those who enjoy crime thrillers (and don’t mind them a bit gory).

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[Gary Regan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Is there a sociopath on the loose in New York City? The NYPD believes there is. More importantly, will NYPD’s top cop, Homicide Commander Lieutenant John. Driscoll put an end to the madness? He soon discovers Tilden’s not your common murderer. Far from it. Would a common murderer take the time to embalm his victims? The Lieutenant’s assistants, Sergeant Margaret Aligante and Detective Cedric Thomlinson, sure don’t think so. Especially when that embalming is ruled the cause of death by New York City’s Chief Medical Examiner.

Is there a sociopath on the loose in New York City? The NYPD believes there is. More importantly, will NYPD’s top cop, Homicide Commander Lieutenant John. Driscoll put an end to the madness? He soon discovers Tilden’s not your common murderer. Far from it. Would a common murderer take the time to embalm his victims? The Lieutenant’s assistants, Sergeant Margaret Aligante and Detective Cedric Thomlinson, sure don’t think so. Especially when that embalming is ruled the cause of death by New York City’s Chief Medical Examiner

The premise was good as were the Detectives . What absolutely ruined this book for me was Tilden the lead adversary. I have never read about anyone so hateful and just despicable in my life. Way too much time and attention was given to this piece of crap. Just a sick human .
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[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book in 1 day. I was hooked. Everyone was a key character in this book as well as strong. I did not feel like the police were weaker then the killer. It was a true cate and mouse intensity pace story.

I can take and have read a lot of gritty murder mystery/suspense novels but I have to tell you that some of the scenes were hard core. I even felt my stomach on one scene. Yet. I recommend this book to readers who don't have a weak stomach and are looking for a great book to read. This one will cure your reading slump!

[Cristie Underwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a pretty good read, as I really enjoyed the suspense and the characters were well-developed. The only character that I had a slight issue with was Tilden, as I think the author wrote him as one-dimensional, as there was opportunity to flesh this character out a bit more.

[Jennifer (JC-S) · Rating 2 out of 5]

‘Hello? Is anyone there?’

Who is murdering prostitutes in New York City? And why is the killer embalming them? We know the killer is named Tilden, and we know what his objective is. But why is he killing these particular women and how quickly can he be caught?

Lieutenant John Driscoll, Detective Cedric Thomlinson and Sergeant Margaret Aligante are the team who will try to find Tilden. Each of the three have issues of their own to deal with: issues which will bring both insight (and potential barriers) to the investigation. We also learn a bit about Tilden’s past and his motivation. Can Tilden be apprehended and brought to justice?

There’s plenty of tension as the story builds to a climax. Unfortunately for me, a few homonyms (such as main for mane and waive for wave) slowed down my read as did a couple of typos ‘gauge’ (presumably for ‘gauze’) and ‘you’re’ for ‘your’ and ‘they’ll’ for ‘there’ll’. Sigh. I know, I’m pedantic. Some readers notice (and care) about such things, others don’t. But in a story where details matter, proof reading can be useful.

This is the third novel to feature Lieutenant Driscoll. I’ve not (yet) read the first two. If you enjoy mysteries with a twist (or two), you may enjoy this.

Note: My thanks to NetGalley and WildBlue Press for providing me with a free electronic copy of this book for review purposes.

Jennifer Cameron-Smith

[Rishika S. · Rating 1 out of 5]

A big thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book. I thought the blurb was really interesting and I tried really hard to like the book. But at the end of it, No One Will Hear Your Screams by Thomas O'Callaghan was just a disappointing read.
I'm taking a slightly different approach in this review, primarily because I found it a bit difficult to get through the story. I didn't want to close it as a DNF, so I'm just going to summarize what I felt after ensuring I completed it.

Genre:
Mystery, Suspense

Length: 
352 pages

Overall Rating:
1 out of 10

Plot:
1 out of 10

Characterization:
1 out of 10

Primary Element:
2 out of 10 for its few random plot twists that did end up adding some elements of surprise.

Writing Style:
2 out of 10

Part of a Series:
Yes, it's the third book in the John Driscoll series but can be read as a standalone.

A little more:
No One Will Hear Your Screams has some great reviews. Unfortunately, it just did not work for me. Here are a few reasons why:
> Characters were very one dimensional. There was good, there was bad, and there was very little depth to either. Maybe that was because the character of the protagonist, Driscoll, has been developed over the series, maybe not. Either way, there was little in way of development that made you really associate with the characters, consequently leaving you un-invested in anything that happened to them.
> Random arcs that went nowhere. I'm not even sure why these plot points were added other than for shock value.
> Which brings me to my next point - random shock value. There were some seriously graphic scenes, which could affect even those who've read tons of violent suspense. They could have honestly added a whole other layer to the story but didn't, because they were incredibly haphazardly placed instead of being part of the theme and the antagonist's MO.
> One small, but extremely irritating, point was the constant and childish interaction between two characters that were, until that point, shown to be capable, functioning adults. Put together, they become bickering toddlers. Not only was it uncharacteristic, it was just cringey to read because literally no one behaves like that.
> Lastly, the writing, story, and persons were just all over the place. Connections between characters, motives, psyche, and even the past of the characters (which was shown to have some effect on the present) were just explained enough to take the story a step forward without really painting a picture. With nothing being delved into, you just end up reading a series of loosely tied events.

Should you read it?


Writing a book is tough work, which is why I really tried to find something that I liked in No One Will Hear Your Screams. It just didn't work for me though. I would not personally recommend it to anyone because there are a lot of mystery and suspense novels out there that would probably be a better choice.

[Ray Palen · Rating 4 out of 5]

The novel NO ONE WILL HEAR YOUR SCREAMS begins with a brutal murder. A woman is buried and incapacitated while a crazed man takes an instrument that resembles an elongated harpoon to pierce her with. The instrument is actually a make-shift version of one used by any undertaker and the captured woman suffers the horrific fate of having her body filled with embalming fluid while she was still alive.

The man responsible for this evil deed is named Tilden and he has a simple agenda --- to take down every prostitute he can find. He promises that when he is done every one of those vile sluts will be tracked down, cleansed, and obliterated. Even though Tilden is focused on making his claims a reality, they are still horrendous crimes and someone cannot simply go around murdering people. Tilden himself will be tracked down throughout this novel by a trio of law enforcement professionals: NYPD Homicide Commander Lieutenant John Driscoll and his handpicked team of Sergeant Margaret Aligante and Detective Cedric Thomlinson.

When the body of the young woman mentioned previously is found, Driscoll and company realize they are facing an evil villain who knew what he was doing. It was a form of centrifugal pump that was used to embalm this victim. The first thing they recognize is that the killer had to be in the medical profession or an undertaker. Secondly, when they find a locket of Saint Vitalis of Gaza under the victims' tongue it alerts them that the killer is also going to be targeting 'women of the evening' as Vitalis of Gaza was the patron saint of prostitutes.

Tilden becomes even more determined and enraged when one intended victim turns the tables on him. A prostitute he had picked up with intention of murdering is able to subdue Tilden. When he awakes he is bleeding rectally and in great pain. He finds himself in the hospital having undergone major surgery to repair the tears to his anus and colon caused by brutal penetration with a large object. It's impossible to not be specific and graphic with a novel like this because of the evil we are dealing with. NO ONE WILL HEAR YOUR SCREAMS is no mere crime drama as the villainous Tilden is the embodiment of evil and readers will learn his backstory will include major resentment against the Catholic Church, specifically Nuns.

Driscoll and his team have nothing to focus on except for catching this killer. When they make the connection to his religious resentment, Driscoll questions Father Clement at a Church in Upstate New York's Catskill Mountains. He is curious about the torching of a Church in New York City fifteen years earlier which he believes may be tied to the current serial murders. The flashbacks to Tilden's past are horrific all on their own and provide some incentive for why he is doing what he is doing. One of the more evil deeds witnessed in this novel is when Tilden literally crucifies an elderly Nun, Sister Agathon, who he personally feels should be tried for counts of child abuse. Whether the reader feels any sympathy for Tilden is purely subjective and it must be remembered that the person giving us this personal history is most definitely criminally insane.

The investigation run by the Driscoll trio is top-notch, as we watch them follow clue after clue, each one leading them closer to Tilden. Meanwhile, Tilden's murders become more and more brutal and this is what adds the necessary horror tones to what could have been a routine crime story. NO ONE WILL HEAR YOUR SCREAMS is a solid read and one that requires a strong stomach and physical constitution to get through.

Reviewed by Ray Palen for JournalStone Hell Notes

[Grady · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fine ‘keep the lights on’ thriller!

New York author Thomas O’Callaghan is moving up in the ranks of fine thriller mystery writers. His books to date – BONE THIEF, THE SCREAMING ROOM, and now NO ONE WILL HEAR YOU SCREAM. After earning his liberal arts degree form Richmond College he worked as an insurance agent, and now, fortunately for us, he turns his attention to creating superb thrillers – mind exit posts for escaping the chaos of the day!

Back in the saddle is Homicide Commander Lieutenant John Driscoll, the diligent and testy hero of Thomas’ other novels, and here is in full force, well defined and inciting more insights into his past. As with his other novels, O’Callaghan proves he can create the most heinous criminals imaginable, and after a ‘killing’ incident that opens the book, this new killer is introduced: ‘Inside the shed Tilden put down the rubber tubing he’d been toying with and checked his watch. Reaching for his notebook he wrote: ‘sodium thiopental, 100 mgm – ninety-seven minutes’. Tapping on the pad with his pencil, he narrowed his eyes, lost to thought. Allowing for the difference in doses, between the sodium thiopental, a barbiturate, and the Isofluane, an ether, this filly had recovered slower than he’d anticipated. He raised an eyebrow. Maybe an interaction between the two drugs? A clash of anesthetics? That might do it.’ Putting an ear to the door, Tilden smiled, The b***h had finally stopped screaming…’

That degree of attention to detail and in depth communication of derring-do make this novel soar. The plot: ‘Is there a sociopathic killer on the loose and murdering prostitutes in New York City? NYPD’s top cop, Homicide Commander Lieutenant John Driscoll, believes there is. Someone who calls himself “Tilden” and claims to have been sexually abused as a child by his mother’s john. But what could have triggered Tilden’s rage that has him on a mission to eradicate all the women of the night in The Big Apple? More importantly, will Driscoll put an end to the madness? He soon discovers Tilden’s not the run-of-the-mill sociopath. After all, would a common murderer have taken the time to embalm his victims, which the New York City chief medical examiner determined was the cause of their deaths? Driscoll, a man haunted by the events of an unstable childhood himself, must put aside any sympathy he may have for Tilden and put a stop to his murderous rampage. Teamed up with Sergeant Margaret Aligante and Detective Cedric Thomlinson, who have their own issues, the commander sets out to stop the killings and bring Tilden to justice before he kills again.’

Clearly Thomas O’Callaghan is moving up in the ranks and we can only hope his Driscoll character continues to surprise us in future novels.

[Beverly Laude · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you enjoy watching "Criminal Minds", you will probably enjoy this book. A sociopathic killer is on the loose in NYC, killing prostitutes in sadistic ways. Lieutenant John Driscoll and his team are in a race against time to try to find him before he can kill again.

The killer seems to be on a rampage against his dead mother and Catholic Nuns for the wrongs that were committed against him as a child. Each murder just seems to feed the demons inside him.

First of all, if you are squeamish, steer clear of this book. There are very graphic and disturbing descriptions of the murders that will definitely give some readers nightmares.

The book was well-written and I especially enjoyed the dialogue between the three cops investigating. It's always refreshing to have some humor in a book like this. The character of Driscoll was engaging and I would enjoy reading more books with him as the MC.

However, some of the scenes in the book really didn't seem to fit into the overall story. I guess the author was trying to flesh out the characters, but some of these parts didn't do anything to make the story better. There were several characters that really didn't add to the story (in my opinion).

Also, I felt like the ending was a little rushed. After a long buildup, it was all over. I still have unanswered questions about the "motive" for the murder spree. I feel like it could have been so much better with more information.

The narrator did his usual wonderful job and his performance really added a lot to my listening enjoyment. Mr. Nevitt is one of the few male narrators that seems to be able to pull off female voices in a convincing manner.

I was given the chance to listen to this audiobook by the author/narrator/publisher and chose to review it.

[Claudia · Rating 3 out of 5]

So, this book... ~sights~ okay, it kept me hooked from the beginning and I really liked the way in which there is actual police work happening in here. And there were a couple of twists that I didn't see coming and actually were functional to the plot.

OTOH, this should come with a warning for Catholics. I am not a religious person and yet I'm struggling to not get offended in their behalf. Believe me, this was a first for me!

We spent a lot of time with the killer, and that has its pro and its cons. We get a good understanding of how his mind works and why he kills in the way he does it. But his is an utterly disgusting mind, so... a good time was had by nobody.

And I'm kind of annoyed by the fact that almost every character has a sexual trauma in their past. It gets a little creepy after the third one :P

And talking about the characters, they aren't bad, but they are a little formulaic: the good ones are really, really good and the bad ones are really, really bad.

But all in all, this is a good procedural, and if you can stomach lots of violence, a very entertaining one.

And, as the cherry-on-top, this book is narrated by Bill Nevitt and I simply adore his style of narration. A very enticing plus, IMHO.

[Britt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy crap, this book is grotesque and grisly, but it's also a phenomenal read; I was hooked (no pun intended) from page one and there are several twists that I was not expecting.
Thomas O'Callaghan gets right into the meat of the characters and story straight away, there are no pulled punches in this one.

Learning about Tilden's MO, what he did, getting into his mind and his background was horrifyingly disturbing and real. A lot of the book focuses on this character, which yes, I understand why, however I would have liked to read more on the crimes and other characters too.

I enjoyed Lieutenant John Driscoll's character and learning about him, some of it was really tough and sad. I only wish I had checked this book beforehand and seen that it was a 3rd in the series.

Trigger/content warnings:
Prostitution, abduction, rape, stalking, incest

If you can stomach the content in this book, then I highly recommend this one.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the eARC. All opinions are my own.

[Magen • Bone Chilling Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

𝗡𝗢 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗦 by Thomas O’Callaghan (published by Wild Blue Press in May 2020) has been on my shelf since I received it from FSB Associates over the summer last year. This was my first book of 2021.⁣
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Trigger warnings include rape, forced sodomy, prostitution, stalking, abduction, hate against women, graphic scenes, sexual abuse to a child.⁣
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I loved the plot line. The crazier the better and this serial killer is sick and twisted, an easily unlikable character for all the right reasons. When it comes to serial killers, I always want to know “why” and their way of thinking, so I enjoyed the insight into the mind of the killer.⁣
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I love police procedurals, so I valued that part of the book. And the chapters are short! I feel like that helps set the pace for the book and it makes me want to keep reading without putting down the book.⁣
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I do wish there was a bit more focus on the killer and less on the detectives trying to solve the case. There is a romance aspect to the book, which I found awkward and cringeworthy and could have done without that. One of the detectives, Margaret, and the troubled informant, Moira, were annoying because of their constant jabs at each other. Some things were a bit unrealistic like conversations and interactions between Moira and her therapist. In the real world, things like that wouldn’t fly and her therapist would no longer be licensed to practice. I did find the ending to be predictable; however, I was still satisfied with the way things ended.⁣
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Overall, I liked the book and recommend it to those who enjoy dark crime fiction police procedurals and serial killers. I’m looking forward to more books from Thomas O’Callaghan.

[Amanda ~Book Reviewer Extraordinaire · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. When I started listening (audible) to this crime thriller, I initially had no idea that this was a series. When I figured out it was the 3rd book in the series I was upset that I didn't check but thrilled because I really didn't need the other 2 books to have a good understanding of what was going on. The narrator was great. I'm pretty sure I've heard a few books from him and he always does fabulous work. It's definitely not a book I would listen to on a speaker with children or your grandparents in the room, it's a little on the sicko-serial killer side. But didn't top the charts as the most gruesome thing ever either. Overall, it was well written, easy to get into, and held my attention the entire time. What more can you ask for in a good thriller right?

Thank you for the code B.N. I know I'm slow but your work is great and I will review for you anytime you need it!

[Sandie Vega · Rating 5 out of 5]

This author has a very vivid and scary imagination that will terrify you. It’s one of those books that you can’t put down! The story unwinds and has a cast of characters all entwined together. You have to keep track and pay attention from word one through the end. The author, Thomas O’Callaghan has done his research, all of the religious details are on point and accurate. The way he tells the story with short chapters jump from topic to topic, but he pulls it all together in the end to give the reader the true experience. It feels like your living in the moment and feeling what the victims are feeling. I don’t want to tell you any story details, that would ruin it for you, so I will preface it this way, you won’t want to put it down, but you will be repulsed at what your reading, in a good way!

[Hana Correa · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I first started reading about the crimes perpetrated by Tilden, a sociopathic, sadistic serial killer I thought this had to be one of the most savage, brutal deaths ever thought up. There can’t be many ways that would be worse to die than being embalmed while alive. This serial killer wears more than one hat, and each victim is killed a different and brutal way. On his trail is Lieutenant Driscoll, a battle hardened detective who has encountered savage serial killers before. I didn’t read book one, so I can’t say if this one holds up, but I can say this one holds it own and is fairly entertaining. It did sag just a bit in the middle, but it had a strong start and a strong finish. Thank you to Netgalley for the copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Fiona Keatley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book took me a while to get into because at the start it is extremely disturbing, detailing one of the crimes being committed by the killer. Once the police officers and other good guys are introduced it is much easier to get into the plot. There are many subplots spreading from the main plot which ensure one has to keep concentrating at all times. It is worth concentrating though. The crimes impact the police officers deeply and the history of this is well explained which ensures buy in by the reader. By half way through one is hooked and wanting to know more about the characters which is a sign of a good read. This is not normally a genre I would choose as it is quite disturbing in content but I enjoyed the read. Highly recommended.

[Tayler Hill · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love discovering new detective mysteries so I am always up for trying a new one. There were parts of this one I enjoyed, but overall I am not eager to continue the series. I liked how the killer had their own chapters/perspective from the beginning. I liked the crime and the layers to it. I felt like the characters should have had more depth. I didn’t feel strongly any particular way, they were just there. I personally found the one character to be too religious for me. This book also felt a little disjointed to me while reading, it could have flowed better. It was overall just an okay book.

[Sandra Cruz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely worth the read but not for the squeamish. If you can handle it, go for it. I mean, the guy stuffs one of them, intending to roast her and eat her. I took it as symbolism, humans do that to animals all the time. One of the characters, Moira, a teenager who helps the police hack onto computers sometimes, gives new meaning to "flawed" because she is sexually aroused by sadistic killers.

Aside from the story, some of the spacing was off and it could of been better edited. There are some "who's" instead of "whose" errors.

My Review

[Holly Lenz · Rating 4 out of 5]

No One Will Hear Your Screams is an entertaining but truly disturbing book full of awful things that will haunt the reader’s/ listener’s dreams and keep them up at night. This book ups the ante gruesome imagery, and the horror is not limited to the villain as it seems all of the characters have their own nightmares to share.

Contains graphic and disturbing violence as well as perverted sexual scenes and rape.

The narrator of the book does a good job bringing the story to life.

I received a complimentary copy of this audiobook, and this is my honest and voluntary review.

[Leona · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the third book in the John Driscoll Mysteries; I hadn't read the first two but don't feel like I missed out on anything that would make this book unreadable. The murders and violence herein are absolutely awful and this book is not for the faint of heart. Be forewarned. I particularly loved all the references to NY and especially Barrow Street (the street on which my favorite high school teacher lived); Silvercup - a landmark on the BQE; and a 1962 Rambler, one of which I owned years ago.

[Reggie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Childhood abuse turns a once-quiet boy into a serial killer. Sounds cliche and sad but it’s true for this story. Someone is committing gruesome murders in NYC and it’s up to Lieutenant Driscoll and his team of misfit detectives to catch a killer. Captivating story and narration. Highly recommended if you enjoy this genre.
I accepted a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Alyssa • fortheloveofthrills · Rating 4 out of 5]

TW: rape, incest, abuse, torture, child molestation

This was a pretty quick read for me & I’m surprised it took me so long to get around to it. I loved the short chapters, it made it easy to read and keep my attention. I did feel like they introduced a lot within the first 100 pages or so which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but definitely stretched things out. Towards the end, it felt kind of rushed to me. I wish there was a little bit more & didn’t end so abruptly.

I would like to thank @wildblue_press and the author for this gifted copy in exchange for my honest review.

[Bev · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story is about a very sick serial killer. The story is graphic in details so you have been warned! Lt. Driscoll and his team are up against a killer who uses his religious upbringing to rid the world of sinners. Then the team also has their own personal issues to deal with that this killer has brought up to the front of their minds. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

[Michelle Malsbury · Rating 5 out of 5]

The imagery in this books is such that you can feel the pain and horror of the characters, you can smell the environment and understand the patience the detectives must have for locating such a violent and strange criminal and bringing him to his knees. Great thriller and a real page turner. Please add it to your winter reading list.