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Silence of the Missing

By: Rick R. Reed
Narrated by: David Allen Vargo
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He went into the woods…and never came out.

In 1986, thirteen-year-old Jeb Kleber vanished during his small town’s Fourth of July fireworks. His mysterious disappearance left his first love, Sammy Blake, grieving for years.

Flash forward to present day. A now middle-aged Sam Blake has a comfortable and predictable life with his husband Marc in Chicago. All that changes when a stranger arrives at Sam’s door, claiming to be the missing Jeb Kleber. The stranger knows things he couldn’t possibly know—including the hidden love the boys shared during the summer of ’86. He also wears an amethyst pendant Sam gave him shortly before he disappeared.

Could this be the real Jeb Kleber, missing for thirty-seven years? If not, who is this mysterious stranger? And what does he want after all this time? His appearance plunges Sam’s life into a nightmare of questionable identity, long-buried secrets, and perhaps even murder.

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It was a trifle slow, to begin with, but the story was starting to develop into a plot of twists and turns throughout the book.

I did not expect the outcome that we had. I won't ruin it with plot spoilers.

David Allen Vargo is a great narrator and was easy to listen to. I speeded up the narration to 1.2 on Audible.

Silence of the Missing
By: Rick R. Reed
Narrated by: David Allen Vargo
Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins

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Read at 1.20 speed on Audible

I received this audiobook for free from GRR at my request. My review is my opinion and an honest review - neither the author nor GRR influenced my opinion.

MM - Thriller - Suspense

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Oh my gosh, what a story! Rick R. Reed's novels always grab my attention from the first page, but dang, Silence of the Missing is one heck of a gripping tale.

The blurb does an excellent job of relaying what's at the heart of this story, but Reed infuses a haunting air of mystery as these events are revealed. Spooky, emotional, and powerful - what a pleasure!

I'm a sucker for the family drama trope, and Reed has written some beautiful scenes with Sam and his mom (both as flashbacks and in real time). Plus Jeb's backstory will tug on your heartstrings.

I applaud Rick R. Reed's skill at unveiling a drama and building the tenstion - and all of this is enhanced with David Allen Vargo's brilliant performance in the audio version of Silence of the Missing. There are marvelous sound effects, and Vargo adds so much emotion into each of the characters. It's a wonderful way to experience this novel.

What a Thrill! D. Vargo's Performance is Marvelous

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What an amazing book! I was hooked from chapter one! I couldn't stop listening the audiobook. I needed to know what had happened in the past and how everything would be resolved. So thrilling and so beautifully written. Very powerful story, I loved every minute. I'm really really impressed with the narration! All the sound effects brought the story to life. I felt like I was watching a movie. And I loved how the narrator voiced the characters. Amazing performance.

Hauntingly beautiful!

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I have read this book and now I had the chance to try the audio. I'm glad I did it. The narrator did a good job.

The author's exceptional writing style and talent for crafting intricate narratives that combine relatable characters and haunting themes are impressive. "The Silence Of The Missing" perfectly encapsulates these qualities. Sam's deep remorse for the abrupt end of his adolescent romance with Jeb, his conflicting emotions about his present circumstances, and his relentless quest for answers in the perplexing mystery that engulfs him make this book an exciting read. It's important to note that this is not a conventional romance but a masterfully executed blend of mystery, psychological thriller, and LGBTQ relationships.

Mystery and psychological thriller

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“Silence of the Missing” is a fantastic psychological crime thriller, and Rick R. Reed pulls you right in, not only grabbing your attention but keeps you thinking and needing to know what happens next, making it impossible to put the book down. It is a well-written and plotted story and I enjoyed how the timelines were presented, alternating from the present to the past, giving you a glimpse of what happened in the character’s point of view. Sammy Blake’s friend and his first love interest, Jeb Kleber, disappeared in 1986, and was never to be found. Sammy was thirteen-years-old then, but he never got over that loss or the grief from it. Sammy is Sam, a now middle-aged man married to Marc, in what he thought was a solid marriage. One day a stranger rings his bell and claims to be Jeb, has his eyes and even the pendent he gave him. Sam wonders if it is possible and gives the guy a chance to explain, everything he says sounds plausible, but he is still skeptical, especially after he disappears before they finish talking. Then his life gets turned around once again, and everything he thought he knew was not as it seemed. Reed’s descriptive details keep you alongside Sam, experiencing everything he does, including all his emotions, you can to help but feel for the man. It is best to go into the book knowing as little as possible, go in with an open mind and enjoy the ride. The drama is non-stop in this fast moving, thought-provoking story, an emotional rollercoaster ride with lots of twists and turns.

🎧📚🎧  David Allen Vargo delivers another outstanding performance bringing the characters and story to life. He is a versatile voice artist who performs a plethora of different voices, which is great since he covers the roles of all the characters, giving each their own distinct voice, making it easy to follow along and tell who is who. You could hear how much heart he puts into his performance as he captures all the characters’ emotions making you feel every one. This entertaining storyteller is a pleasure to listen to and his performance elevates the story to another level.

Impressive Story & Narration🎧 Thought-Provoking!

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