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Behind The Silence
Behind The Silence | Heather Gudenkauf
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It happens quietly one August morning. As dawn's shimmering light drenches the humid Iowa air, two families awaken to find their little girls have gone missing in the night. Seven-year-old Calli Clark is sweet, gentle, a dreamer who suffers from selective mutism brought on by tragedy that pulled her deep into silence as a toddler. Calli's mother, Antonia, tried to be the best mother she could within the confines of marriage to a mostly absent, often angry husband. Now, though she denies that her husband could be involved in the possible abductions, she fears her decision to stay in her marriage has cost her more than her daughter's voice. Petra Gregory is Calli's best friend, her soul mate and her voice. But neither Petra nor Calli has been heard from since their disappearance was discovered. Desperate to find his child, Martin Gregory is forced to confront a side of himself he did not know existed beneath his intellectual, professorial demeanor. Now these families are tied by the question of what happened to their children. And the answer is trapped in the silence of unspoken family secrets.
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Geemom1118
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A coworker finished this and said how good it was so she is letting me borrow it. Such a glorious day out so I‘m enjoying my new hammock chair, the nice breeze and relaxing.

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Allthebookclubs
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If you don‘t have time to read this book at once, don‘t start it! I couldn‘t put this down, I just had to find out what happened to Petra and Calli. This is a story about 2 young girls who mysteriously vanish and how their families become intertwined trying to figure out what happened.

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Chronic_Reader
Weight of Silence | Heather Gudenkauf
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#ReadingResolutions • May 10|Thriller • Not sure I have a favorite thriller author, but Heather Gudenkauf‘s books always keep me guessing and turning the pages quickly.

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bookaholic1
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Wow what a good book about a little girl that lost her voice when her mother gave birth after falling down the stairs pushed by her dad. To be led to a forest early one morning and aeeing her best friend injured. Speaking finally to her brother as to what happened.

Clwojick Ohh. I have this one, I should read it soon. 7y
bookaholic1 @Clwojick it's a good whodonnit 7y
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Linda906
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Two little girls go missing. The families and community begin a search that uncovers secrets and misunderstandings. Told from many different points of view, the story kept me on the edge of my seat as they all rush to find the girls. I‘m relatively new to this author, but I will be reading her again.

SincerelyStacie She‘s from Iowa and she writes great mysteries!!! Definitely check them all out! 7y
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ReadingSusan
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I feel like I barely breathed while reading this book. Very good and suspenseful.

Freefallinmissy That was a good one! This was the first book of this authors that I read and I really liked it - I read a few more and enjoyed those as well! 7y
melbeautyandbooks Yes I love her books! 7y
SilversReviews I haven't read this book, but her books are always good. 7y
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lynneamch
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Thanks to a post by @Joestalksbeck, I have another cover to add to my collection where a woman seems to hide something #behindherback. @melbeautyandbooks and @saturndoo say they like this author. #hideandseek #SplashintoSummerReads @tiffy_reads

melbeautyandbooks Oh yes, she writes some great stuff. Thanks for tagging me. Some of these books in your post look good! 7y
lynneamch I'm curious about The Outcasts. Have downloaded The Evidence Against Her. Loved 7y
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JoeStalksBeck
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Dead asleep 😴

BibliophileMomma I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this book. 8y
mjdowens LOL. Pooped kitty🐈 8y
melbeautyandbooks She writes great stuff! 8y
rubyslippersreads 😻😻😻 8y
KaatjeH 😻😸 8y
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JoeStalksBeck
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Look what @Tiffy_Reads sent me! What awesome #bookmail!!! Thank you Tiffany!! I love it all! You're the best!!

BibliophileMomma Glad it arrived! Ladle = Joe. 😜😜 8y
JoeStalksBeck @Tiffy_Reads lmao! I'm totally gonna paint it red! I ❤️❤️❤️❤️it! Thank you! 8y
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Lila_Lu
Das Flstern der Stille | Heather Gudenkauf
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Das Buch wird aus mehreren Perspektiven erzählt und ist bis zum Ende spannend. Aber die Auflösung fand ich dann doch irgendwie lau.

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Lila_Lu
Das Flstern der Stille | Heather Gudenkauf
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Liest sich bis jetzt ganz spannend, aber ob es was für meine Nerven ist ?! 😩

Tasau Das hört sich aber gut an. Ich bin gespannt, wie es Dir gefällt 🙃 8y
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MandaRie
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This was so great! An awesome mystery of two missing 7 year old girls with a sick and sad twist to it. The ending seemed a bit forced (need for the perfect ending?), but overall this was a great page turner told from many different perspectives.

4/5
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RavenclawOwlCat
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So beautiful. Didn't want it to end.

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stephanywrites
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The weekend begins with a new book to read!

KathyW How was it? I couldn't finish it; it just didn't grab me. 8y
RavenclawOwlCat Really Kathy? I loved it! 8y
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