Maggie is used to dealing with medical emergencies, working in a busy London hospital, dealing daily with stabbings and shootings. But then, one night, the victim brought in is her husband, Will. Her life falls apart in a few frantic minutes. She instantly assumes a burglary gone wrong but is soon told he committed suicide with a gun she didn't even know he owned.

Reeling from her loss, she retreats to their holiday home on a secluded Croatian island. But then she receives a letter from Will that reveals a deadly secret.

This is Robert Bryndzas first standalone thriller and whilst very enjoyable (as always). I didn't feel it played to his ultimate talent, which is, for me, how good he is at character building. Whether it's Erika, Coco, or Kate, he gradually brings characters to life. It's like meeting someone in real life. You learn about them gradually. So, with this book, I felt like I never really understood Maggie or any of her frankly questionable decision-making. But it's Robert Bryndza, so the writing and plot building more than make up for not really caring very much about the characters.

this was an amazing thriller will not disappoint and keep you breathless till the end
fast paced with tons of twist and turns Maggie a trauma doctor is married to will a property designer but use to be a forensic pathologist was taken into the er with a gun shot to the head apparent suicide after the funeral she got to get somer items from their nation home when she receives a letter from will in the event of his death which makes Maggie look into the past few years of wills life

really enjoyable book

Thanks to netgalley for providing an advanced copy for the purpose of review.

I have read the authors previous works so was expecting this to be very good. It lived up to expectations and I found it to be a tense and suspenseful read .

Suspense at its best that keeps you guessing to the last page.
Many thanks to Raven Street Publishing and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

FEAR THE SILENCE is his first stand-alone thriller by international multi-million bestselling author, Robert Bryndza, the author of crime and thriller debut “The Girl in the Ice “. Having loved his Detective Erika Foster Series and his Kate Marshall Series, I was anxious to read his latest stand-alone thriller.

This is my review of Fear The Silence.

Maggie Kendall is an experienced trauma surgeon and works out of a London hospital. Her husband, Will, was a forensic pathologist that left medicine six years ago to be a property developer. Hey have been married for twenty-four years and no children.

When Maggie leaves for her evening shift at the hospital, she leaves Will and Luna, the cat watching TV. But then Will, is brought in with a fatal gunshot wound to the head.

When Maggie’s husband, Will, is shot dead in their London home, she thinks he is the victim of a burglary until the police tell her the shocking news that Will was the one who pulled the trigger. The police believe that this was a suicide.

How was this possible? Will had been happy and wasn’t suicidal and had so much to live for. Maggie was consumed with grief and questions.

After the funeral, Maggie travels to their holiday home on a small Croatian island to escape London. She finds a disturbing letter written by Will, containing clues to a dark secret.

And then her life was in danger.

Maggie soon discovers that Will’s death is connected to someone from his past… and keep Maggie silent.

This novel will keep you hooked until the very last page.

This is a well-developed book, from the clever title and from cover, to the ending. Characters come alive as you read each small detail unfolding. While not all this story felt plausible, I felt the strength of this novel was the vivid imagery of the Croatian island, which added depth to the scene.

Many thanks to the author, Raven Street Publishing and NetGalley for my digital copy.

Serious can't put this down factors present. This story was a great ride with great characters and plenty of action. I could absolutely see this as a movie! Mystery, action, intrigue, and tension.

3.5 rounded to 4 . A easy fast paced stand alone thriller by one of my fav serial authors . Still prefer his crime detective novels.

Maggie is a strong character, and she is trying to get over her husband's death. It is not easy when someone is trying to hurt her.

4.5 ⭐️

As a huge fan of Robert Bryndza, I was excited to see what he would do with this, his first, stand-alone thriller. And did he live up to expectations? You betcha!

Fear the Silence is a nerve-wracking, locked-room type thriller; the “room” being a tiny island off the Croatian coast, where protagonist Maggie goes to grieve after the shocking suicide of her husband Will. Maggie doesn’t believe Will could have taken his own life, and her suspicions are confirmed, when she finds a letter from him at their villa, triggering a chain of terrifying events that sees Maggie fighting for her own survival.

Bryndza is a master of atmosphere, tension and pace, and here he draws on all his skills to carry the reader on a helter-skelter ride of breathtaking twists and turns. As Maggie searches for the truth, amid offers of help from locals and old friends, it quickly becomes clear that she can trust no one.

With an incoming storm adding to the sense of peril and isolation, the momentum builds dramatically, before exploding into a frenzied, heart-stopping finale.

Granted, some of the plot points are a bit far-fetched, but stickler as I am for authenticity, sometimes, like here, it’s okay to brush it aside and just enjoy the ride. If Tom Cruise can defy logic and physics in his Mission Impossible movies, why can’t authors like Robert Bryndza do so as well.

More where this came from, please, Robert. I loved it!

I thoroughly enjoyed this. Robert Bryndza has been a favorite of mine since his release of The Girl in the Ice. I have read all of his mystery/thriller books and enjoyed them. This was no different. The plot was fantastic and the twists were unexpected but believable. I hope Robert Bryndza keeps writing both his series' and standalones.

First time reading this author but will definitely check out his other works. This book had a smooth sailing introduction to the characters and set up for the mystery that will keep you turning pages. Read the cover or other reviews for details,I don't do book reports. Characters are interesting and believable,scene descriptions place you right in the middle of all the action. Lovely descriptions of Croatia,which from what I have seen has some gorgeous places to visit. You may get an inkling of who submit but it is so much later in he book you'll have to finish it to see if there is a perfect outcome. I was provided an advanced reader copy of this book and was under no obligation to write a review. The opinions expressed are my own. Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

3.5 stars.

This was a great poolside read, quick and easy to follow and totally undemanding.

Maggie is a trauma surgeon in a London hospital when every A & E doctor’s worst nightmare comes true and the patient on the gurney is a loved one - in fact, her husband, Will.

What follows is a cross between a traditional chase thriller and a poor man’s Da Vinci Code, demanding a great deal of suspended disbelief. None of the characters are particularly plausible and neither, to be honest, is the plot which did make me giggle in parts until I nearly fell off my sun-bed. It’s fun, fast and escapist but perhaps not one for those who are looking something a bit more cerebral.

With thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a great thriller. I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen. I wish I'd picked this one up sooner. A good author and one I'll be looking out for again. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

I absolutely love Robert Bryndza's detective thriller series so I couldn't pass up the opportunity to read his latest standalone. It was obvious from the start that Will's death wasn't what it first appeared to be. Someone had gone to great lengths to make it appear like a suicide. His widow, Maggie, did not believe that Will committed suicide and I was right there with her.

I enjoyed the setting of Croatia and the claustrophobic feel of the island. I can't imagine being stuck on an island where the ferry only comes once a week and in the middle of storm. The island was quite deserted which added to the ominous feeling. To make it worse, someone was stalking Maggie and breaking into her home at night.

The tension escalated with each page and I could feel it especially once Will's secret was revealed. This was such a gripping read. I loved the setting, characters and the pacing. To say that it met my expectations is an understatement. This was simply a brilliant thriller!

Wow. Started a bit unusual and slow, as in where is this going, but it escalated quickly. The book got better and better and finished in...well you have to find out for yourself.

Great character development. Suspense build up through out and interesting twists around every corner.

I love Robert Bryndza's writing!

Was I super exiting about this new book? Definitely yes. It was worth it.

Not maniac. not detective related story. Just ordinary couple, one death and a lot of secrets. Almost forgot, a beautiful Croatian island. Pefrect for summer reads)

Maggie a badass. Who you can trust if you can trust no one? How to keep alive and whiten your husband's name?
There was a lot of tension, theories and blackmailing. It was definitely a must read.

This was an excellent read-taut, suspenseful and chillingly creepy! Robert Bryndza has captured the sense of doubt and confusion Maddie feels when her world is turned upside down with the premature death of her husband and then it’s spun around with the information she finds. Read this when you have hours of time because you will not want to stop! Thanks go out to #netgalley and the publisher, #ravenstreet for this to read and review, all opinions are my own.

A stand alone thriller from the author of some of the best "must read" series today. Robert Bryndza is especially skilled at layering the stories so the reader can "see" everything as it unfolds.
In FEAR THE SILENCE, Bryndza sets the scene for the MC, Maggie, as she witnesses her husband's death. When the police tell her he died by suicide, her grief intensifies to the point that she cannot return to the home where he was injured. Her escape to a small island will allow her to grieve in peace, or not. As the story unwinds and the tension builds, Bryznda adds small pieces, clues, to keep the pace moving as fast as the storm that will keep everyone on the island from leaving. Now, the air is charged, the scene is set, and.......oh no you don't get anymore from me. You have to read it yourself!

I really enjoyed this book. The settings were fabulous shifting from dark London over to sunny Croatia. Authentic characters, of which I think I liked George the most. The story kept me engaged throughout and was thoroughly entertaining.

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I enjoyed this book! It had a great pace that added to the suspense and thrill! It was full of twists! I thought it had a good triumphant ending to the story!
thanks net galley and raven street publishing for this arc!