Speak No Evil

by Allison Brennan

Book Overview

Don't say a word. . . . Just scream. The murder of eighteen-year-old Angie Vance was exceptionally vile-her mouth was sealed with glue, an obscenity was scrawled across her skin, and she was suffocated in a garbage bag. The killing seems personal, so police detective Carina Kincaid focuses her efforts on the victim's much older ex-boyfriend, Steve Thomas. But without physical evidence, Carina can't make a collar or a case. She also can't stop Sheriff Nick Thomas, the prime suspect's brother, from conducting his own unwelcome investigation. Though Nick is still scarred and unsteady from a recent confrontation with a serial killer, he's determined to prove his brother's innocence. But his confidence is shaken when he learns of Steve's dark side, and when a friend of the murdered girl meets a similarly gruesome fate. With no time to lose, Carina and Nick work together to trap a psychopath, before another unlucky woman faces an unspeakable end.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345495020
• ISBN13: 9780345495020
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 4.3" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

A good mix of romance and supense.

Actually, a good mix all together. The murders were just gruesome enough to intrigue and upset you and make you want them solved. Just enough twists and turns to keep you guessing, and still be believable. And just enough romance to round the book out. I will definitely read her next book as soon as it is released. This one was worth the money.

EXCITING SUSPENSE THRILLER

Carina Kincaid is a police detective faced with a grissley murder. The young co-ed was found with a garbage bag over her face, a vile word scratched into her skin and she had been raped with various objects. Carina searches diligently because she fears this might be a serial rapist. The girls boy-friend is much older than her and becomes the main suspect. Steve Thomas has a brother who is a sheriff and he quickly calls Nick for help to prove he did not kill his girl friend. Nick Thomas is recovering from an attack by a serial killer. he still suffers with painful legs and knees from the attack. His mental state is not that great either. But naturally he comes to the defense of his older brother. He and Carina hit it off and she comes to realize she probably needs his help as another body quickly turns up. The relationship between the brothers and the developing attraction between Nick and Carina is great. The suspense is heavy, and the delusions of this murderer are just plain scary. They quickly realize Steve is not involved but the murderer is not going to stop until they stop him. Wonderful read, kept me wondering the whole time. You have to read it if u are looking for a great suspenseful adventure.

Another exciting ride

Allison Brennan does it again with a great suspense story involving police detective Carina Kincaid and Sheriff Nick Thomas. Carina suspects Steve Thomas brother of the Sheriff in the hideous murder of an 18 year old girl. Nick is determined to prove his brother did not kill the girl. Sparks fly as the search for the serial killer continues. Eventually they work together in more ways than one. This is a must read for anyone who likes a suspense story that will make you want to leave the night light on. I can't wait to read the next two books in the trilogy, "See no Evil" and "Fear no Evil." They will be coming out one at a time in the next couple months. I also suggest that if you have not read her hit trilogy "The Prey" "The Hunt"and"The Kill" from last year you do so. They were great and definitely worth the time and money.

A thrilling romantic suspense...

Detective Carina Kincaid has never seen a more horrific murder than that of college student Angie Vance. Gruesomely killed after being raped for two days, Angie's body was discarded on a San Diego beach. Carina immediately looks to Angie's ex-boyfriend, Steve Thomas. While he seems like a perfectly nice guy on the outside, Carina knows that looks can be deceiving. She is immediately suspicious of Steve. Not only is he much older than 18 year older Angie, but he also had a restraining order taken out by the victim, two days before she was kidnapped. When Sheriff Nick Thomas, Steve's younger brother shows up to support Steve, Carina is immediately attracted to the rugged Sheriff. When Carina realizes they may have a serial killer on her hands, she is grateful to have Nick around, as his knowledge may prove invaluable to the case. Nick Thomas has his own demons to fight. After almost dying at the hands of the Bozeman Butcher, Nick is scarred. Not only physically, but emotionally as well. Losing the woman he loved, on top of having to watch a woman be raped repeatedly, Nick knows he'll never be the same. When Steve calls to ask Nick for help, he doesn't hesitate. While he does want to help his brother, Nick also has an important decision to make; whether or not he should run for re-election. Arriving in San Diego, Nick is immediately drawn to the prickly Detective. Brennan does a fine job of combining romance and suspense in this top notch thriller. Giving the reader insight into the killer's mind, you will immediately be drawn into the book. As Carina and Nick race against time to stop a killer that escalates by the day, they are both drawn to each other more in a way that is completely unexpected to them both. Don't miss this engrossing novel.

Another winner.

I loved Brennan's first trilogy, so I expected nothing less from Speak No Evil. I was not disappointed. It was suspenseful and very creepy. The main characters were real and likeable. The only negative thing I can say about it, is Carina was a little flat at first, not a lot of personality and the chemistry between her and Nick was not as sizzling as her main characters in her first trilogy. On the other hand, there was a lot of police procedure in this one and that didn't leave a lot of room for personality to stand out. But her relationship with her family was real and a good set up for the remaining two books in the series. This is a must read. I am anxiously looking forward to reading See No Evil and Fear No Evil.