Rick R Reed writes “Silence of the Missing” with a gothic-like atmosphere, infusing this romantic mystery/suspense tale in a spooky, other-worldly foreboding. David Allen Vargo delivers a wonderful performance as narrator. The production value is top-notch. The book has plot holes, implausibilities, and unanswered questions that I couldn’t quite look past. This is probably just..
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I experienced this story fully via audiobook with an occasional follow on the e-book. A surprisingly suspenseful story that begins innocently and turns to a darker side much faster than I had anticipated. I enjoyed the author’s flow of the story, and the audio recording followed the characters and their definitions well. I had no..
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Really enjoyed this new one from Rick Reed! He is a master at suspense and this book is no exception. It was edge of your seat the entire way through. Liked the narrator a lot as well, he did a nice job!
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Again, my favorite part was the narration. David Allen Vargo masterfully varies his narration to keep you engaged in the story. The story was a sweet MM tale of people from very different backgrounds finding one another and learning how to be vulnerable and communicate.
Review by Kat Eickhoff Facing tragedies of the past both personally and historically is explored in quite a unique way in this novel. Mark Pieper incorporates the paranormal elements into a beautifully crafted and powerful story that mesmerizes the reader, yet the narration by David Allen Vargo’s incredible talent behind the microphone transports the listener..
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This was an amazing story from the initial disappearance of the young boy Jeb and the devastating effects it has on everyone, especially the other young boy who loves him, Sam. Sam grieves, but as one does after a time, one gets on with life and for Sam, that means marriage to Marc and life..
This was so memorable. I absolutely loved the book and the audio version did not disappoint either. Sam’s story is filled with loss and grief and the narrator does a good job getting the tone right. This is a compelling listen because Sam’s story has so many twists and turns. This author is so good..
I like this author’s writing and was excited for the story. Overall I liked it, but for me it was a slow start, took me over an hour of listening to get invested into the character’s story. It has some unexpected twists and turns and I liked that I was unable to see where the..
This is the Before, During, and After story of the lives of ordinary people changed by an extraordinary event. The narrative is wonderful and engaging. He has a beautiful voice. The narrator brought distinction to each character and his vocal talent kept me interested in the story. The story is grounded and sober, using the..
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Too cheesy for my taste. Cliche wrapped in Dramatic reading and background music is not a substitute for substance. If you like “swooning” romance the story is unique and explores unusual territory.