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 believable.
Great suspense and found myself second guessing every thought I had continuously.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.

I absolutely loved this book and couldn’t put it down!

A great start to a new thriller series, I enjoyed getting to know the main characters and it kept me guessing to the end.

I’m looking forward to reading the second book!

Wow...what s fantastic read. The story had me gripped throughout. A great start to a series.
 This is the first book j have read by Roger, but it won't be the last.

Agent Tori Hunter returns to her hometown to investigate the case of a missing woman. This case is a painful reminder for her as it's similar to how her  twin went missing twenty years ago..This time will Tori finally  be able to stop the serial killer and find out the truth about what happened to her sister all these years ago .

The Silenced Girls by Roger Stelljes is the first instalment in the FBI Agent Tori Hunter series. An interesting police  procedural with great in depth characters but just a tad bit too long . Will look forward to reading the next one in the series 

I would like to thank Bookouture & NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review.

Roger Stelljes is the author of the bestselling Mac McRyan series and it’s clear he knows his way around a mystery. Silenced Girls, the first book in a new series that features FBI agent Tori Hunter, is a solid, exciting read.

Set in Minnesota, the novel begins with a flashback to the murder of Tori’s twin sister Jessie on the Fourth of July. Tori hasn’t been back to Manchester Bay since and, despite her career success, she is not especially skilled at intimacy. Or decorating. She lives in a barely furnished condo in New York City and doesn’t have time to unpack, never mind get into a relationship. She also has no problem staying away from the town she grew up in or with leaving behind her high school friends.

When Genevieve Lash goes missing under similar circumstances, Tori has no choice but to return to Manchester Bay after 20 years. The question is why does the killer want to ensure she does? When the overworked agent returns to her condo after a run, there is a letter waiting for her. Attached to an old photocopy of the story about Jessie’s disappearance is a typed note: “Check the Manchester Bay Chronicle. It will look familiar.”

Silenced Girls is a suspenseful thriller that has plenty of the usual twists and turns. I liked Tori’s character and didn’t mind the budding romance with Will Braddock, chief detective for Shepard County. The northern locale is as detailed as it is atmospheric, set just south of Minnesota lake country. The small town has mushroomed to 44,000 and the heavily wooded area Tori remembers has morphed into a quaint, bustling city.

My only issue with Silenced Girls is that at nearly 500 pages, the book is longer than it needs to be. There is a long section in the middle which is not set in Manchester Bay and has almost nothing to do with the story at hand. While it does reveal more about Tori’s character and her work rescuing missing children, it seemed superfluous and probably could have been cut. I also liked the older story better than the new one and found young Tori more compelling than older Tori.

That said, The Silenced Girls is currently 99 cents on Kindle and it’s well worth a download. I also plan to read the second book in the Hunter series, The Winter Girls, which comes out in March.

Much thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Silent Girls is the first installment in the Agent Tori Hunter series by Roger Stelljes.

Tori’s twin sister disappeared without a trace twenty years ago. Shortly after the disappearance, Tori moved away from her hometown eager to put the past behind. However, she remained tormented by the loss of her sister and the lack of answers. Soon, the past caught up with her as more women begin to disappear in similar ways and Tori goes back to Manchester Bay to help investigate the cases.

This is a very well written cop procedural with an intense, dark, suspenseful mystery that had me guessing from the first page. Young women were going missing in the middle of the night leaving their cars behind. There were no signs of struggle and it appeared as if the women simply left their cars and disappeared into the night. Tori is desperate to solve the case in the hope that she will also get answers concerning her sister’s disappearance. However, things get complicated as more women go missing and it soon becomes apparent that a serial killer is on the loose.

I loved this story. It is an addictive read with well-crafted characters and a baddie whose identity was hard to guess. There was a bit of romance but it didn’t bother me much especially since it didn’t take the focus away from the case. I can’t wait to read the read the next book in the series.

First book I’ve read by this author and it was a really good read and a great start to a series! I liked the fact that there was a story outside of the original storyline ( when Tori left to run a kidnapping case ) it is quite a lengthy read but does have you guessing as to who is the killer

Wow. What a fantastic start to a new series. I absolutely loved this book. It was full of twists and turns that kept me totally hooked. 

Tori and Braddock are great characters who I can't wait to read more about.

My one slight criticism is I don't like the quote at the beginning of each chapter. Apart from that small thing it's great and I'll certainly be looking out for the next book.

This book had me hooked right from the beginning. It was exciting and thrilling. The plot twists were very intelligent and kept me guessing. Can’t wait to read more!

This was a bloody brilliant read, and I couldn't put it down.  I can't wait to read some more by a very talented author! Recommended. 
TB

What a freaking page turner. Book had me guessing from page to page and I never wanted to put it down. Literally did not see the end coming. At all.  I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Silenced Girls is a the first in a new series of books by Roger Stelljes with the protagonist, Tori Hunter.  It was enjoyable but maybe over hyped for me.
We are introduced to Tori as a teenager, being questioned by the police when her twin sister is missing.  Tori is devastated to have lost her best friend and sister.
20 years later, Tori lives in New York and has become an FBI agent focused on missing children.  She left her hometown behind after the disappearance of her sister.  When the 20th anniversary of her sister's disappearance brings with it a letter from her captor, Tori is compelled to go home and find her!
The story is good and has excellent set up.  It's a bit of a slow burn (I like action) and a bit too long.  I would be interested to see the next installment of Tori Hunter's cases.

This book was frustrating for me. The first half was incredibly long and hard to get in to. I dreaded reading it and forced myself to try to finish the book. There was so much background information on Tori and Will that I understand was wanted as it is the beginning of a series, but just had nothing to do with the book or the story line. 

The second half of the book really took a turn for me. I found myself having a hard time putting it down and I really wanted to read it. It still dragged on, and I thought the book was much longer than it needed to be to tell the story, but at least I was interested. 

The actual story of the missing and murdered girls was great. The twists and turns of who actually did it was unexpected and well thought out. I just could of done without a lot of the unnecessary filler. A good start to a new series.

This was a well written, captivating thriller that sucked me right in. It took me a little bit to get into for me but once I got into I was loving it. I thought the characters were well developed and had plenty of backstory to round them out. I liked the writing and the story was fast paced. The mystery was well done and kept me engaged in. Overall I enjoyed this book. The only downside is that the book had a couple parts and story lines that felt a bit unnecessary and seemed to be just padding to make the book a bit longer. If those had been taken out the book would have been a 5 star read for me.

Agent Tori Hunter returned to her hometown while investigating the case of a missing woman. But that was painful for her as memories of her missing twin came to the forefront. Only by the power of sheer determination could she find her path to justice. 
My first read by this author, I liked the flow of the story most times. Tori was complex and the author could infuse her with layers. But the book was too long and I found myself putting this book on the backburner. The prose could be kept sharp 
Overall, I could skim read and manage to finish it. I would say it was a good police procedural.

“Silenced girls” is the first book in the Agent Tori Hunter series and it is a very promising start to this new series. There are enough twists to make for an interesting read and I couldn’t figure out who the killer was until almost to the end. The characters and setting where very well developed and I look forward to see how Tori’s characters grows.

I can't really think of anything I didn't like about this book. Maybe it was a "TAD" bit too dragged out. I think that whole side story with Tori and the missing 2-year-old could have been left out completely and the story wouldn't have suffered at all. But that was a VERY minor issue. It sucked me in from the start and kept me turning the pages. 

The characters were likable (although there were a couple times I thought Tori put a toe over the line into the "unlikable" category), but again, it wasn't a major issue. I was also really taken by surprise by who the "baddie" turned out to be. I am usually quite good at Sherlocking these things out, but this one was a genuine surprise. So kudos to the author for that! 

I look forward to seeing what this author has in store for Tori next!

This is the first book in this series.

FBI Agent Tori Hunter hasn’t been back home to Manchester Bay, Minnesota for over twenty years since her twin disappearance on the Fourth of July and her father died not long afterwards. One day she receives a newspaper clipping about a girl Genevieve who has recently gone missing in in Minnesota in similar circumstances as her sister. Tori can’t let this go and heads back to Manchester Bay. Tori ends working with Shepard County Chief Detective Will as they dig into the cases and start connecting the disappearances of women who cases are very similar over a span of twenty years. Tori won’t stop at nothing to catch the serial killer but will they get her before she does.

This was a good start to a series. It is quite a long book. 

The book at the start takes us to the past to give us a idea of the case of Tori’s sister.

Tori is the main protagonist and she is one tough person. She is though living with a lot guilt as she blames herself for her sister going missing (She was went off with her boyfriend instead of staying with her sister and feels guilty because if she had stayed with her sister she wouldn’t have gone missing). What happened to Tori’s sister ended up with her in choice in career. 

I liked the partnership between Tori and Will. At first they clash but learn to work together and actually make a good team. Also the romance very natural between them instead of forced.

The actual case in the story starts to develops at good pace as Tori and Will start to connect cases across certain parts of America. As Tori and Will find out it isn’t easy suspecting people you know in the town 

I kept thinking the through the book it was this one person who is the serial killer but I was  totally wrong.

I’m definitely going to read where the story takes Tori and Will next. 

I received a ARC from Netgalley and Bookouture for an objection review.

Wow! What a debut novel! 
Seriously, before I say anything else, I just have to say that if you are a fan of mystery thrillers you need to get this book. 
If you’re a fan of tough, smart heroines who very real, you need to get this book. 
And if you’re a fan of being taken along on a detailed case that follows an investigation perfectly, you need to get this book. 
I can’t say enough good things about it. 
Right from the prologue, where Victoria “Tori” Hunter is questioned about her sister’s disappearance, I could tell that it was going to be a well-told story. There was something about the style of writing and the interplay between characters that drew me in. 
The story then jumps to present day and takes off from there. Honestly, it was so well-plotted I don’t want to give anything way, but the way the author moves between characters and events was flawless. 
I really liked Tori. She was one of the most real characters I have “met.” Everything that was part of her story rang true – nothing seemed to be overdone or manipulative to fit the narrative. Her career trajectory, life choices, and attitude were all spot on. 
I also appreciated Braddock and his history. I’m partial to NYPD stories, but I’m also picky about them. Authors often use a well-known department as a mechanism but treat it as any other law enforcement agency. 
This author either did copious research or knew someone on the job, because he captured the attitude (and background) of an NYPD MOS perfectly. I think I actually knew this guy. I also appreciated that 9/11 wasn’t used as a crutch, but as a pivotal event that was a part of Braddock’s history. It was accurate. 
The plot was excellent. Once again, everything just flowed. I especially liked how there was a side story that focused on Tori’s normal “every day” job. That was an interesting detour that gave the reader insight to Tori’s drive and professional persona. It also provided additional background. 
The author does a great job of creating a “real” investigation. There are swings and misses, wrong avenues and surprise suspects. Again, I can’t stress how natural everything was. 
I’m starting to repeat myself, but that’s because I want to emphasize how great the book was – but not give any plot points away. 
Suffice to say that I’m very excited to have found Agent Tori Hunter, and I can’t wait to read more of her stories.

This book is one very beautifully written , full of plot twists and evolving characters also very unpredictable that it made me want to take off my imaginary detective cap.
I couldn’t pinpoint who the bad guy was until the very end and I couldn’t have been more shocked 

I like Tori’s character , how she was quick on her feet, always saying what she wants and following her guts  , Also Braddock who’s still very strong after all he’s gone through in the past and of course I loved their romance because it was just right not too much or too less ❤️

About;- 
     Tori Hunter and Jessie Hunter are identical twins who enjoy their own company and spend every second with each other  but have two different personalities , Jessie is a popular party girl, charming, always dresses up while Tori is a quiet girl hiding behind her glasses , shady clothes and always in a pony tail 
    
 One 4th July ..after a party Jessie goes missing  but her car was found with a flat front tire the next morning. Tori now heartbroken decides to leave Manchester , bury her past and never to  return 

20years later, Tori now a successful FBI special agent who loves too much online shopping receives an article from the abductor  on her sisters death anniversary that is way too familiar 

 Without hesitation, she goes back to her hometown to investigate the missing case and search for her sisters Murderer.

I took a-bit long to finish this one but I enjoyed every single moment in it and I would love to read more from this amazing series 

Lots of thanks to NetGalley , Bookouture and Robert Stelljes for letting me experience this intriguing mystery world.