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Speak No Evil (Oyster Point Thriller Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Tanya Anne Crosby (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 4,448 ratings

"Crosby serves up suspense, secrets and Southern scandal like no one else!" - Harlan Coben #1 New York Times bestselling author


If you love a gripping Southern suspense, USA Today bestselling SPEAK NO EVIL is for you. Lifting the veil of secrecy on a grand Southern family in decline. New York Times bestselling author Tanya Anne Crosby explores the lives of Caroline, Augusta, and Savannah Aldridge, three sisters who share a dark past and an uncertain future...

After the death of their mother, a newspaper heiress, Caroline Aldridge steps up to head the paper. But a killer is making headlines, and Caroline may have unwittingly stepped into the crosshairs. Even as she mends the tattered bonds of sisterhood, a sinister force beyond their control may tear them apart forever…


"Dangerously addicting." -Sherrilyn Kenyon #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Crosby easily paints an eerie setting that on the outside seems beautiful, but lurking beneath the shadows is something sinister. Reminiscent of an old Hitchcock film.” –Amazon reader

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  1. Book1: Leave No Trace
  2. Book 2: Speak No Evil
  3. Book 3: Tell No Lies
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"Crosby serves up suspense, secrets and Southern scandal like no one else!" - Harlan Coben #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Dangerously addicting." -Sherrilyn Kenyon #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Crosby easily paints an eerie setting that on the outside seems beautiful, but lurking beneath the shadows is something sinister. Reminiscent of an old Hitchcock film." -Amazon reader

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B078WF9FDC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oliver Heber Books; 1st edition (January 7, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 7, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 376 pages
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    4.3 out of 5 stars 4,448 ratings

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Tanya Anne Crosby

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Tanya Anne Crosby is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than thirty-five novels. She has been featured in magazines, such as People, Romantic Times, and Publisher's Weekly, and her books have been translated into eight languages. Her first novel was published in 1992 by Avon Books, where Tanya was hailed as "one of Avon's fastest rising stars." Her fourth book was chosen to launch the company's Avon Romantic Treasure imprint.

Known for stories charged with emotion and humor and filled with flawed characters Tanya is an award-winning author, journalist, and editor, and her novels have garnered reader praise and glowing critical reviews. In 2013, she penned her first romantic suspense novel, Speak No Evil, which appeared on the USA Today list.

Tanya and her writer husband split their time between Charleston, SC, where she was raised, and northern Michigan, where the couple make their home.

Join Tanya on Facebook at Facebook/tanyaannecrosby or visit her Web site at www.tanyaannecrosby.com

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Customers find the book's story engaging with a compelling sister narrative and well-developed characters. The writing quality receives mixed feedback, with some finding it well written while others describe it as wordy. The pacing is also mixed, with some finding it fast-paced while others say it's slow. Several customers note the lack of explanation for the killer's motives.

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153 customers mention "Suspenseful story"110 positive43 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful plot of the book, particularly the compelling story about the sisters, with one customer noting it features twists and turns.

"...house in order to inherit $23 million from their mother - was intriguing. What I liked best, though, was the Southern Gothic atmosphere...." Read more

"SPEAK NO EVIL has everything you could want in a great romantic suspense, with the highlight being the suspense, but with enough romance to keep it..." Read more

"...outstanding character development and that I would become immersed in the storyline...." Read more

"What a really great book. Keeps you on your toes all the way through to the end...." Read more

99 customers mention "Readability"88 positive11 negative

Customers find the book entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable, with one mentioning it's perfect for settling down with.

"...Full of suspense, angst and romance, this is the perfect book to settle down with for the weekend...." Read more

"I thought the book was interesting and well-written, the concept, story and characters are well developed and engaging...." Read more

"...As the author despite the warbles writes an engaging book...." Read more

"What a really great book. Keeps you on your toes all the way through to the end...." Read more

49 customers mention "Character development"42 positive7 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly noting the realistic portrayal of emotions and personalities.

"...The characters are interesting, and the plot - about three estranged sisters who are forced to live together for a year in an old Southern..." Read more

"...was interesting and well-written, the concept, story and characters are well developed and engaging...." Read more

"...books, I knew this book would be very well written, have outstanding character development and that I would become immersed in the storyline...." Read more

"...A mystery is afoot and I enjoyed the characters. The sisters were unique but cohesive. Good story." Read more

9 customers mention "Pacing"7 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one review highlighting its picturesque details and idyllic coastal town setting.

"...Yet, Crosby easily paints an eerie setting that on the outside seems beautiful, but lurking beneath the shadows is something sinister...." Read more

"...Good historical references for South Carolina. Picturesque details. Looking forward to the series of sisters. What will Flo conjure?" Read more

"Love the setting and southern characters. However this book is an edge of your seat thriller that defies being put down until finished." Read more

"...I strongly disliked Augusta. She was nasty and extremely rude and just likeable...." Read more

54 customers mention "Writing quality"34 positive20 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book, with some finding it well written and easy to read, while others describe it as wordy.

"...Overall, Julie McKay’s narration was well done and eventually led me to purchase the next audiobook in the series...." Read more

"...ending was disappointing, leaves too many unanswered questions, was too "easy" and just didn't live up to the rest of the book. Did I miss something?..." Read more

"...The descriptive setting was fantastic, and the ending left me wanting more. Luckily, there are sequels." Read more

"...Tanya Anne Crosby's Historical books, I knew this book would be very well written, have outstanding character development and that I would become..." Read more

14 customers mention "Pace"6 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's pace, with some finding it fast-paced while others report it being slow.

"...It moved at a little slower pace than I would have liked and at times, was a little hard to follow. It got somewhat confusing in a place or two...." Read more

"...of the 3 sisters and the old housekeeper and her son, sets up a fast paced, page turning, enjoyable storyline...." Read more

"I liked this book. It was entertaining. Although I do feel the pace was slow. It could have been a quicker pace. But it was good. I like Caroline." Read more

"We listened to this book on audio on a long trip. It helped the trip go by fast. The book was interesting but seemed a bit slow and wordy...." Read more

6 customers mention "Motive"0 positive6 negative

Customers criticize the book's lack of explanation and motive for the killer's actions.

"...Relationships are never easy. The murderer is not identified, but the reader is treated to a third person perspective...." Read more

"This is mainly a story about relationships. The crime is incidental...." Read more

"...It just - ends. No explanation of why the killer what he did - why he wanted that particular victim or why he changed his entire killing..." Read more

"...There is an active serial killer creating a mystery, but the best part of the story is the relationship that the sisters have and the transformation..." Read more

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  • rann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gothic, Creepy, Dark With Southern Attitude
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2019
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    Speak No Evil is not something I would normally read. I generally stick to SciFi and historical fiction. But I decided to pick up Speak No Evil because a) it is written by an author who’s historical fiction I enjoy and b) it was free (and still is as of when I am writing this.) Then I added on the audiobook for a very reasonable price.

    Good decision. Speak No Evil is gothic and creepy. Maybe those are two words for the same thing, but I needed to write both of them. Dark, with a little bit of southern attitude too. Using genre terms, I would say romantic suspense, but all those other words are better descriptors.

    First I want to review a bit of the blurb. “Lifting the veil of secrecy on a grand Southern family in decline.” Makes you think the plantation is going to heck. In reality, the Aldridge family has a complex and politically incorrect (former slave owners) history. But rather than decline, the family has evolved and adapted to the times. As for secrets, there are quite a few. That is what makes for a good story right?

    Speak No Evil takes place around Charleston and Folly Beach, South Carolina, including the Aldridge’s Oyster Point Plantation. Southern living, including food, hot humid weather, coastal scenery and the area’s history are all part of the atmosphere of the story. Never having been in that part of the country, I soaked up the sights, sounds and sometimes smells of South Carolina just like a tourist.

    There are three Aldridge sisters, but oldest sister Caroline is the focus of this book. Caroline broke up with Jack Shaw 10 years ago. Seeing him at her mom’s funeral did not bring back fond memories. Or did it? It soon becomes obvious that neither have forgotten their feelings for one another.

    A murder may tear them apart again. As the detective in charge, Jack has a conflict of interest with Caroline who is digging for information to print in the paper. This ongoing conflict keeps them both arguing and making up for most of the book. Relationships are never easy.

    The murderer is not identified, but the reader is treated to a third person perspective. This is where the description of creepy comes in. He or she may start having ordinary thoughts, but quickly they turn dark, judgmental and anticipatory. So – creepy. If you read the book, these sections are italicized.

    Listening to the audiobook, you can’t hear italics, but you can sense the mood change. Overall, Julie McKay’s narration was well done and eventually led me to purchase the next audiobook in the series. Ms. Mckay’s voice makes me think she is of an age as the sisters Aldrige, so she is a good fit for the books.

    You would think the book is about the murder mystery and the family secrets. And it is, but there is so much more. In Speak No Evil, for Caroline, the story is about her choosing who she wants to be, where she wants to be and who she wants in her life. One assumes each sister will get that opportunity in the Aldridge Sisters series, and I am looking forward to Augusta’s and Savannah’s stories.

    Near the end of the book, the police investigation results in an arrest, but I have to tell you, I was really skeptical. But I don’t consider this to be a spoiler, because the book blurb for Tell No Lies suggests that the guilty party may still be out there. So, kind of a cliffhanger, but only sort of. No star-deductions from me on this one. Gothic, creepy, dark with southern attitude, Speak No Evil gets 5 stars!
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  • Laura
    4.0 out of 5 stars Unexpectedly Good
    Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2016
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    I had never heard of this author before, but I saw this as a steal on Bookbub and decided to give it a try. So glad I did. The writing is really good, and I blew through this book in a weekend. The characters are interesting, and the plot - about three estranged sisters who are forced to live together for a year in an old Southern plantation house in order to inherit $23 million from their mother - was intriguing. What I liked best, though, was the Southern Gothic atmosphere. The crumbling mansion, the rotten-egg smell of the swamp, the dusty antiques in the attic. The descriptive setting was fantastic, and the ending left me wanting more. Luckily, there are sequels.
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  • Jennifer J
    5.0 out of 5 stars An intricately crafted romantic suspense!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2013
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    SPEAK NO EVIL has everything you could want in a great romantic suspense, with the highlight being the suspense, but with enough romance to keep it spicy. It brings everything to the table from a crafty killer, family drama, to love lost and found again.

    Three sisters have come to their mother's funeral to put everything away, including painful memories not quite forgotten, but instead end up staying because their mother's will dictates that if they want the bulk of her fortune, they must remain in the house for a year. Caroline, Savannah and Augusta don't want to stay, but they all decide in the end to abide by their mother's wishes. Caroline Aldridge has been left in charge of the Tribune, her mother's newspaper. She also has run into her former fiance, Jack Shaw, who is a local police detective. She's never gotten over Jack, but there is that trust issue that she isn't sure she can get past because he was found in bed with her best friend 10 years ago. Her sisters aren't thrilled at having to stay at the house either, so there is also the issue of trying to forge new relationships with them as well. If her personal life wasn't bad enough, there are also young women turning up missing or dead, all pointing toward a serial killer. Things heat up the more she depends on Jack, with sizzling tension between them, she's not sure how much longer she can deny her heart. Jack is still in love with Caroline, but there are too many unspoken barriers, as well as new issues that always seem to crop up between them. When Caroline pushes her new found position at the newspaper to it's limits regarding the women, she may have not only compromised the paper, but her relationship with Jack that is seemingly starting up again. The killer seems intent on playing a deadly game, and with little leads, will Jack be able to zero in on his identity before the killer reaches his ultimate target?

    Set in the beach town of Folly, near Charleston SC, there were all the little southern nuances and details that give the book a graceful setting. Yet, Crosby easily paints an eerie setting that on the outside seems beautiful, but lurking beneath the shadows is something sinister. Reminiscent of an old Hitchcock film, Crosby is able to give the reader the shadowy figure in the background, always close, but unseen by the hero and heroine. As for the romance, I loved the tension between Jack and Caroline, and Crosby doesn't get bogged down in the "details" of the sex, but engages the reader into using their own imagination. Full of suspense, angst and romance, this is the perfect book to settle down with for the weekend. Although Crosby seemingly ties up the ending, there is just something about it that has me feeling there is more to the story. I hope with the next books about the other two sisters, I hope she proves me right!
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  • Dr JWG
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good story, bad ending
    Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2021
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    I thought the book was interesting and well-written, the concept, story and characters are well developed and engaging. But the ending was disappointing, leaves too many unanswered questions, was too "easy" and just didn't live up to the rest of the book. Did I miss something? Why did Patterson start a fire, lead everyone to him and not kill Caroline? It doesn't fit or make dramatic sense. The fact that Patterson is the only suspect and turns out to be the killer is boring. Or does a completely different result come out in the next book???
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  • Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars In che senso?
    Reviewed in Italy on August 2, 2019
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    Bello bello
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    5.0 out of 5 stars *5 Stars*
    Reviewed in Australia on October 22, 2021
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    This was a very interesting read with great characters. Some of the parts of this story were so sad. It also made me wonder if some things would get resolved. It kept me on my toes. The ending was really interesting and I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
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  • Hoener, Birgit
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not sensational, but very good
    Reviewed in Germany on October 31, 2019
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    After the death of their Newspaper owner mother, the three sisters Caroline, Augusta and Samantha have to live together at their old house for a year, otherwise their inheritance is going to charity. Last Will executor is their mother's long time housekeeper, Sadie. Caroline, chosen to lead the newspaper, finds it difficult to fill her mother's shoes, especially as it brings her into contact with her cheating ex-fiancé, local Cop Jack.
    When a killer brings terror into the heart of the little town's residents, Jack and Caroline are torn between their duties and the attraction that still sparks between them. Trying to balance Jack, the new bond that's developing between the three sisters, and the newspaper, Caroline seems to have bitten off more than she can chew, and now she seems to have got into the killer's line of sight.
    Not nail-biting tension, but enough tension to keep me glued to the pages, which in my opinion makes this a very good book. After a slow start (slow meaning too many deep thought processes slowing down the "action"), the narration picks up and gets more interesting as more and more details about the past and the killer are revealed.
    And I have to say, there are enough hints and clues (or red herrings???) to make me believe that whoever was arrested at the end is NOT the real killer. I suspect someone much closer to the sisters..... sorry, hope that was not too much of a spoiler, just a personal opinion.
    Ah well, although this is a standalone book in the series, looks as if I just have to get the others to find out if I was right or wrong.
    And yes, definitely a recommendation if you like mystery and thrillers.
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  • yfjgygiug7hkg
    5.0 out of 5 stars An engaging read to the last page
    Reviewed in Canada on September 25, 2021
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    This book has it all: a compelling mystery, fully developed characters, love interests....even a devoted dog. There are also plot twists that keep you turning page after page, right to the Epilogue. A very good read! Thank you, Tanya Anne Crosby, for sharing.
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  • granniean
    5.0 out of 5 stars Granniean
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 2019
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    I enjoyed this book, it is well written and has a good story line throughout. Look forward to reading the next book.
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