A Deathly Silence

4-5 stars I’ve read several of Jane Isaac’s books and liked them all and this is no exception. This is the third DS Helen Lavery book but it can very easily be read as a stand-alone. Helen is a very likeable lead character as she juggles her job with her family life. She is widowed (husband was kill......more

It’s been quite a while since I read a dedicated, full blown police procedural and having already read “Beneath the Ashes” the second in the DI Will Jackman, the other series by Jane Isaac, I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed. “A Deathly Silence” is the third in the DCI Helen Lavery series and althoug......more

I have read and enjoyed many Jane Isaac books but this is the first in the Helen Lavery series for me. I definitely think that this can be read as a stand alone but will be going back to read the previous books to learn more about Helen. I really enjoyed this police procedural and the main character......more

Two young boys play a little hooky and wind up exploring an abandoned factory. They find plenty to explore...especially when they go upstairs. What they see there will give them nightmares for a very long time. DCI Helen Lavery has been on leave for the injuries she received on her last case. When re......more