Plot Summary

Grave Silence

Rose Beecham
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Grave Silence

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

Book Brief

Rose Beecham

Grave Silence

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Colorado • 1990s

Topic
Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Grave Silence by Rose Beecham, FBI agent Jude Devine, serving as a local sheriff's detective in Paradox Valley, Colorado, investigates the disturbing murder of a teenage girl found in the Dolores River. Suspecting the local Fundamentalist Latter-Day Saints (FLDS) community, Jude uncovers dark secrets while navigating her attraction to forensic pathologist Dr. Mercy Westmoreland. The novel delves into issues within fundamentalist communities, including trauma and abuse.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

3.9

229 ratings

66%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Grave Silence by Rose Beecham is widely praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters. Reviewers commend the strong, suspenseful plot and nuanced exploration of relationships. Some critiques mention occasional pacing issues and predictability in parts. Overall, the novel delivers a compelling mystery that keeps readers invested.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Grave Silence?

Readers who enjoy Grave Silence by Rose Beecham are often fans of lesbian mystery novels with strong, complex female protagonists. Comparable to works like Sara Paretsky's Indemnity Only and Katherine V. Forrest's Murder at the Nightwood Bar, this book appeals to those who appreciate gripping whodunits set against richly detailed landscapes.

3.9

229 ratings

66%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Colorado • 1990s

Topic
Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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