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The Silence of Children

An Unputdownable Suspense Thriller with an Amazing Twist

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Pub Date Jan 18 2021 | Archive Date Mar 31 2026

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Description

A child saved from his own mother. A secret that shatters lives. When Dee is dragged into her father’s dangerous mission to save a girl from her abusive carers, she's thrust into a chilling world where powerful predators operate behind a mask of respectability. Organized child abuse is rife beneath the polished face of society, and these foul predators will kill to thwart exposure. She tries to look away, but can’t—and so becomes a target herself. Haunted by a truth almost too horrific to believe, and driven by a fierce sense of justice, she steps towards the darkness. But making an enemy of the powerful man who controls a hidden network is not only frightening, it puts her own family in danger. Silence of Children is a gripping suspense thriller that delves into a shadowy world protected by silence. She is just one woman pitted against a ruthless predator with a network of killers.

Dee is an unintentional heroine. Her feisty character and crusty sense of humor bring an original voice to a character-led story as she finds an inner strength even she hadn't known about. She didn't want to be brave. She isn't heroine material, after all. Saving an unknown child isn't on her list of things to do before she dies; but now, if the bad guys find her, it might end up being the only thing on her bucket list. As her nice, ordered life spirals out of control, she discovers a new meaning to even having a future...

The Silence of Children is a powerful, character-driven thriller full of tension, humanity, and the fight for what's right—even when it’s terrifying.

A child saved from his own mother. A secret that shatters lives. When Dee is dragged into her father’s dangerous mission to save a girl from her abusive carers, she's thrust into a chilling world...


A Note From the Publisher

The author also writes women's dual timeline fiction as Daisy O'Shea for Bookouture. There is an AI generated audiobook on Amazon for this title. Trying out the service.... I would love personal feedback on this option. as I will remove the book if it is unsatisfactory.

The author also writes women's dual timeline fiction as Daisy O'Shea for Bookouture. There is an AI generated audiobook on Amazon for this title. Trying out the service.... I would love...


Advance Praise

***** Definitely an all-nighter. I couldn't put this book down! It's rare that an ebook grabbed my attention like this one did: the suspense, the surprises, the descriptions portrayed, the subject matter, the surprise ending all combined to create an excellent read. I definitely want to know what's next. Amazon Customer. 

***** Unputdownable is a perfect description. What a fantastic book. The story keeps moving smartly, the timeline differences are neatly linked so there is no confusion, and there are subtle twists and turns to sustain the attention and tension. I kept sneaking away to read just another few pages, and then a few more, and ending up reading into the middle of the night to finish the book. I can't wait to dive into the next in the series.

Excellent character development - Amazon Customer. 

Entertaining to the last word - Amazon Customer. 

Well written - Amazon Customer. 

Great Story - Amazon Customer. 


***** Definitely an all-nighter. I couldn't put this book down! It's rare that an ebook grabbed my attention like this one did: the suspense, the surprises, the descriptions portrayed, the subject...


Marketing Plan

I waited until I had four books in the series before taking the next step. I have now had all four books edited and new covers designed. I am looking to gain more reviews on Amazon before delving into the scary arena of advertising. I would 100% love for this book to be highlighted in Goodreads. If anyone wanted to blog or push this book though tiktok I'd appreciate it as I don't get on with social media sites. I am really looking for readers who can handle the murky side of domestic life, a character who is not always likeable, and a plot that is, well, different. There are no graphic descriptions of harm or personal relations in the book.

I waited until I had four books in the series before taking the next step. I have now had all four books edited and new covers designed. I am looking to gain more reviews on Amazon before delving...


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ISBN 9798637361953
PRICE $2.99 (USD)
PAGES 309

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