Mute
Mute by Brian Bandell, published by Silver Leaf Books in 2013, is a suspenseful narrative that delves into the complexities of a detective’s life intertwined with a child’s trauma. The story follows Monique “Moni” Williams, a detective grappling with her challenging past, as she becomes emotionally invested in an orphaned girl named Mariella, who has gone mute following a tragic event. Set against the backdrop of Florida’s Space Coast, the plot thickens as Moni navigates a series of unnatural murders while trying to protect Mariella from a lurking threat.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale that explores themes of crime and the psychological toll of violence. As Moni faces pressure from her colleagues and the haunting mystery of the lagoon, she must confront her own demons while striving to break Mariella’s silence. The narrative weaves together elements of thrillers and literary fiction, creating a gripping atmosphere filled with suspense. With 390 pages, this edition offers a detailed exploration of the characters’ struggles and the eerie events surrounding them, making it a compelling read for those interested in crime and suspense.
Official synopsis Publisher
Mute is a twisting ride that will leave readers speechless. A detective’s love for an orphaned girl witness has her turning a blind eye to evidence that could stop a wave of unnatural murders. Mute follows detective Monique “Moni” Williams, who has never lived an easy life-with an abusive ex-con father, a two-timing, pistol-wielding ex-boyfriend and a racist boss-it’s hard to see how things could possibly get more difficult for her. After she meets a child that she bonds with, Moni must protect the girl from a mysterious threat stalking everyone near the Indian River Lagoon. A serial killer is on the loose on Florida’s Space Coast, and Moni has been put in charge of the key witness in the biggest case of her life: an eight-year-old girl called Mariella. The child has gone mute after losing both her parents one harrowing night. Now, Moni struggles to protect the child and break her silence, while more reports of inexplicable deaths and animals with eerie purple eyes pile up. Her bond with the child is tested by a police force demanding answers. What does the lagoon’s rotten stench have to do with a mute little girl? Can Moni save Mariella from what lurks along the water? Who is really facing the most danger? Find out in this suspenseful, page-turner that will keep you guessing until the very end.
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