I really enjoyed this book. I have read other books by Susie and thoroughly enjoyed them. This had a layer of depth to it that most crime fiction doesn’t; an element of truth of the current unrest and political upheaval that affects the average persons life. The story itself was so bloody sad. Heartbreaking at times. I didn’t pick it. I’m looking forward to her next book, and wishing her a speedy recovery.

I struggled to get into this book and I didn’t realise it was part of a series. It has an interesting storyline but I didn’t finish it so cannot comment on the overall book.

Thanks for letting me review this book

Foolishly I've not read book 2,and that left me confused as to what was going on in this third installement...mainly in everyone's home life.
I'm afraid the story dragged for me,I never felt any tension or pace or indeed much interest.
I skim read some pages to get to the end

This was not your usual crime novel. I have read the others in this series and this was so different. The crime seems to take a back seat to Manon and her husband and there various issues. It’s ok but not the best. I read that the author is having treatment for cancer and I wish her well. #RemainSilent#NetGalley

Exciting read. Once you pick this up it draws you in and you cannot put it down. It was fast paced. Well written. Full of suspense and mystery. Perfect read for these cold dark nights

A great addition to the series. The writing is great and the story held my interest from start to finish.

4 Stars from me

There is a simple beauty within these pages - among the chaotic debris of Manon's life, and the depravity, abuse, racism, squalor and disappointment in the story - that is found within the relationship based narrative. It is so acutely observed, so raw, so natural and so accurate. A truly wonderful and unexpected delight. The way Susie Steiner has captured the relationships and emotions is quite brilliant.

DS Manon Bradshaw is a great character, she leads us unflinchingly through every aspect of this book and she shares a lot along the way.

There is an uncomfortable truth in this story as the thread of the abuse of immigrants is all too close to home. The inhumane way in which these men are treated was captured perfectly and highlights a sad truth within our society. 

I really enjoyed the setting of the book too as it is reasonably local to me which I guess made me connect with the book virtually from page one - 'oooh I've walked through that park where the dead guy was hanging...'

I very much enjoyed this book although was saddened to read in the authors notes at the end of her own ill health. It made for very humbling reading and I hope that treatment is going well.

Synopsis: Newly married and navigating life with a toddler as well as her adopted adolescent son, Manon Bradshaw is happy to be working part-time in the cold cases department of the Cambridgeshire police force, a job which allows her to "potter in, coffee in hand and log on for a spot of internet shopping - precisely what she had in mind when she thought of work-life balance." But beneath the surface Manon is struggling with the day-to-day realities of what she assumed would be domestic bliss: fights about whose turn it is to clean the kitchen, the bewildering fatigue of having a young child in her forties, and the fact that she is going to couple's counseling alone because her husband feels it would just be her complaining.

But when Manon is on a walk with her two-year-old son in a peaceful suburban neighborhood and discovers the body of a Lithuanian immigrant hanging from a tree with a mysterious note attached, she knows her life is about to change. Suddenly, she is back on the job, full-force, trying to solve the suicide - or is it a murder - in what may be the most dangerous and demanding case of her life.

This was a well-written, gripping read by a talented author which I haven't enjoyed before. I will rectify that soonest! Recommended for anyone who loves a good solid read with a lot of thrills and excitement.

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. Liked the first 2 books and liked even better the 3rd book with DS Manon Bradshaw. Fast paced storyline that had me hooked from the beginning to the end.

An interesting read. Detective Manon faces problems at home, with her partner undergoing hospital treatment, problems at work with overload, young family needing her, etc., etc. She battles on and finds herself trying to sort out unexplained deaths amongst Eastern European workers who have been trafficked. Her persistence prevails amidst the horrors that meet her. She meets opposition from her superior but is convinced that she is on the right track. Death - is it murder or suicide? Death, but no body? Persistence eventually pays off. A book that I devoured rapidly - enjoy.

I so looked forward to reading this as the previous novel in the series ended with Manon and Mark so happy and a baby on the way. Unfortunately I found this book very hard going. A timely and terrible story of the exploitation of illegal immigrants, made a sad, dark read.
Many thanks to netgalley and HarperCollins for an advance copy. My best wishes to the author for her fight against her horrible cancer.

This is the latest outing for Manon Bradshaw, and addresses some difficult subjects, labour brought in from East Europe and living in slave-like conditions, far right racism.
Manon is working on cold cases after returning from maternity leave, and is desperate to get back to a proper investigation, rather than face the daunting task of running a house and looking after a toddler. She gets her chance when she discovers the body of a Lithuanian migrant worker hanging in a tree.
I enjoyed some of the book, the background and motives of the Lithuanians coming here in the hope of a better life, was very well drawn, as was the conditions they had to endure. Also the daughter of the far-right leader, who wanted to help them was a very believable character.
I found Manon a problem – there were so many diversions, which didn’t really help the plot – her friend’s unfaithful husband, lazy Nigel at work (not sure of the point of him), Fly’s problems at school, various domestic crises, which just muddied the plot.

All in all, it was a good read, but not her best.

Thanks to Netgalley and HarperCollins UK, HarperFiction for the opportunity to read this book.

Your world feels like it's is falling apart and new anxieties creep in hourly but work has to be prioritised, murders continue and life must go on. Manon is the ultimate characterisation of the middle aged working mother carying the weight of the world in her handbag and carrying on regardless. A fascinating and compelling story exploring very current people trafficking and societal change issues.

The body of a young migrant is found hanging from a tree. No signs of struggle. No indication that it is anything other than a tragic suicide. Except for a note, pinned to his trousers, that reads ‘The dead cannot speak’. A murder investigation begins with DI Manon Bradshaw at the helm. But with the other migrants unwilling to speak, and protests on the streets, hatred is starting to drown out the facts. Can Manon uncover the truth before it happens again?

I adore Manon Bradshaw, she is one of my favourite character creations of recent years and so far I have thoroughly enjoyed her series. Unfortunately this was different. I found this boring, lacking sparkle and missing action, it just did not seem to fit in with other Manon books.

We start quite strong but I soon felt the plot was lost to events happening in Manon's personal life, the plot was swallowed up by this. I persevered with the read, hoping things would improve, but for me, they sadly did not. The plot lacked twists or anything of interest really, I thought it was quite straight-forward and not as gripping as I was hoping for. I just did not find this plot to be particularly engaging or interesting.

I have mentioned Manon's personal life playing a major part in this read and to this I now return. Manon, Mark and their family are a great little creation and in this read, Steiner has them reflect a very sad aspect of her own life. Does it work for entertainment purposes? No, but then it should not do, it does endear the reader to them more and shows that they are all only human.

'Remain Silent' was a disappointment for me, I did not find this to be gripping or entertaining. However, I did enjoy being back with Manon.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK for an advance copy.

This book is magnificent. It should be thrust into the hands of anyone who ever says, ‘Ahh, it’s JUST genre fiction.’ On the bones of a very solid and satisfying police procedural is built an earthy and honest tragedy, laced with comedy and insight into the mess that is modern life, humanity, relationships and society. The novel highlights and brings to life the painful truths about people trafficking and everyday racism that lie behind the headlines and placards. By taking us into the heads of individuals living the daily reality, it avoids easy platitudes about good and bad, right and wrong, to show the full ugly mess of lives destroyed by prejudice and exploitation. The situation and every one of the characters is achingly real - and Manon is the most fabulously real of all. (I want her to be my best friend.) The writing is beautiful and clever, using just the right words to put you right there. Whilst shining a spotlight on so much that is crap about humanity and the world, it leaves you hopeful.

The latest offering in the Manon Bradshaw is heavy on unhappiness - that of Manon regarding her relationship and age; of some members of society towards immigrants and of the afore-mentioned immigrants in the lives they led before and the lives they have now.

The narrative is conveyed from multiple characters’ viewpoints, which creates depth and empathy. The feelings of frustration and stagnation emanate from the page at times, making the reader sympathise with most characters and their plights.

Steiner wrote this novel at a time of deep personal worry, and her feelings of helplessness pervade. It is an enjoyable book and is recommended.

This book deals with an important contemporary issue,the exploitation of immigrant workers. In that regard,it has a theme which could be compelling and that story line is dealt with convincingly. The lead detective,Manon,has a dysfunctional present and past life,the details of which keep popping up as a distraction from the main story. Then again we are treated to the details of one of her friend's separation from her philandering husband. It is not part of the main story and is an irrelevant distraction. If this book was pared down to telling the real story,it would be an engrossing read. As it is,without that editing,it is too full of irrelevant page filling. That is a missed opportunity.

Great to be back in the cynical, black-humoured company of Manon Bradshaw. She tells it as is it, leaves no details unspoken and through the awfulness of modern society and criminal activity, still finds humour and compassion. There were passages of this book about modern-day slaves from Lithuania that were difficult to read and it all turned out quite differently from what I expected but the characterisation is excellent and the tale very relevant. The setting being my own patch makes it even interesting. Fingers crossed tightly that we get more in this series, thoughts and best wishes go to Susie Steiner.

I love the character of DI Manon Bradshaw. She’s normal. She makes mistakes, has rows and has a chaotic family life to deal with on top of her police work. Remain silent was a thrilling read as a crime novel, but also highlighted so much about relationships and how to cope with adversity. The descriptions of the appalling work and living conditions of the Lithuanians were harrowing and made the reader reflect on how such practices can take place. A great read which I’d thoroughly recommend.

This gripping and well written novel is the third in the brilliant DI Manon Bradshaw series. Shockingly, while out in a country park with her young son Teddy, Manon finds a man hanging from a tree. This proves to be Lukas Balsys, a Lithuanian migrant worker, whose gang master Edikas is brutal. Is it suicide or murder? Detective Chief Superintendent Glenda McBain(ofherlife) instructs Manon to find out. The ensuing investigation is a very challenging one as Manon struggles with some personal issues and demons.

First of all, Manon! I just love her and I’m contemplating remodelling myself and channeling her she actually says the things that on occasion I’d dearly love to!!😂. She’s funny, so funny, loyal, very good at her job though she doubting herself and is feeling somewhat bleak, she doesn’t tolerate fools, she’s loose lipped, wide hipped, a bit misanthropic, ambivalent, impatient and so darned entertaining and never, ever dull!!! As a lead character I think she’s one of the best and I love the banter with DS Davy Walker who is another terrific character. The rest of the team are excellently crafted even Glenda McDifferentAgenda, who is a brilliant foil for Manon. Mark, her partner, son Fly (divine) and son Teddy (utterly gorgeous) are fabulous too.

The setting of the East Anglian Fens is so appropriate for this relevant inquiry. The big moody, atmospheric skies of this fertile, flat landscape matches the tone of this investigation into this dreadfully exploited, abused Lithuanian gang of workers with their crazy long hours of backbreaking work with zero hour contracts and below minimum wage. Everyone who reads this should feel anger and shame. The writing is gritty and doesn’t hang back as it shouldn’t. There are twists and turns as the team alongside the Fenland Exploitation Team and the desperate situation they uncover is peppered with Manon humour. The Bradshaw School of Motoring Etiquette for instance, is hilarious and I think the humour is very cleverly used as when you read the awfulness they find it forces a sharp intake of breath.

Overall, another brilliant book from the amazing Susie Steiner and just like the previous two books, I could barely tear myself away from this one. Highly recommended.

With very big thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins for the privilege of the ARC.