Grave Silence
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
256
Novel • Fiction
Colorado • 1990s
2003
Adult
18+ years
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
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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.
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.
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256
Novel • Fiction
Colorado • 1990s
2003
Adult
18+ years
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