Not a Sound

By: Heather Gudenkauf

Narrated by: Julia Whelan

A shocking discovery and chilling secrets converge in this latest novel from New York Times best-selling author Heather Gudenkauf.

When a tragic accident leaves nurse Amelia Winn deaf, she spirals into a depression that ultimately causes her to lose everything that matters - her job; her husband, David; and her stepdaughter, Nora. Now, two years later, and with the help of her hearing dog, Stitch, she is finally getting back on her feet. But when she discovers the body of a fellow nurse in the dense bush by the river, deep in the woods near her cabin, she is plunged into a disturbing mystery that could shatter the carefully reconstructed pieces of her life all over again.

As clues begin to surface, Amelia finds herself swept into an investigation that hits all too close to home. But how much is she willing to risk in order to uncover the truth and bring a killer to justice?

New York Times best-selling author Heather Gudenkauf has been described as "masterful" and "intelligent" and compared to Lisa Scottoline and Jodi Picoult. Introducing her most compelling heroine yet, she delivers a taut and emotional thriller that proves she's at the top of her class.

©2017 Heather Gudenkauf (P)2017 Harlequin Enterprises, Limited

Kind of a mixed bag

I haven't read anything else by this author. I think she did a good job of pacing the novel and keeping the story interesting. I liked her writing style. The narrator did a very good job. The main character is a nurse who became deaf after a car accident. In the story she jumps to conclusions that three different people committed a murder. And after jumping to these conclusions, she steals files, breaks into a home, accuses people, and when she thinks she knows who the killer is, she decides she needs to collect more information herself instead of calling the police. She acts kind of brainless but then is set up to be a licensed nurse who is really good at her job. It is hard to believe that anyone with an average IQ would act in this manner. So I was shaking my head a bit in trying to ignore the flaws in the concepts here to stay with the story. I did appreciate that she brought out difficulties that deaf people face in their lives and how they cope and flourish in spite of being deaf.

Good thriller

Another great thriller from Gudenkauf. Amelia is deaf due to an accident a few years before the events in the book and when she stumbles across the dead body of a colleague, she can’t seem to let it go and does some investigating on her own but is the killer now after her? If he is she won’t hear him coming. I thought I had this one figured out a couple times but the reveal totally surprised me. This one kept me guessing and I didn’t want to stop listening but I will admit to driving down the road yelling at Amelia to just tell Jake

I don’t want to give anything away but thriller fans will enjoy this story!

Julia Whelan’s narration was as always fabulous and one thing I noticed was she sounded older, not a teenager so I really enjoyed that.

4 Stars

great book

love Heather Gudenkaufs writing, and Julia Whelan is one of my favorite readers. well written and short but sweet

Careful What You Waste

Great 2 for 1 credit sale. I am a new fan of Ms Whelan and I am buying most of her 2 for 1 credit sale items. So far great choices.
She has a full range of character voices and I love her male voice, although not deep, she manages to make our hero very sexy.
This is told in first person and very well done for mystery by Harlequin publishers. Good premise , fast pace, and good red herrings to keep you glued to the novel. Of course love Stitch and his pal. Wish there was more of the two dogs playing. You are inside the head of a deaf person. Note author has some hearing issues and the core of the story is close to her heart.
This story kept me interested to know the ending so of course listened way way into the night.
This could evolve into a series because there are plenty of characters and challenges for our heroine. Come on Ms Author??
Were my comments of help?

Loved it

My 1st by this author .. but won’t be my last. Awesome narration and easy listen that kept me guessing.

Thrill Ride from start the finish

A thrill ride from start to finish. i admire the author and her ability to place the reader or listener right in the story

Very enjoyable

The book moved along very nicely. It kept my attention the whole time.
Would definitely listen to another novel by this author.

great story and narrator

this is the first book by this author that I have listened to and it was really good.
you know you have a good author when you feel like slapping the character for not listening to who they need to listen to or do what they're supposed to do because they're stubborn or whatever.

the book had a nice and unexpected twist and it was very hard to put the book down he won't be disappointed if you listen to it. love the fact that the service dog was able to assist Amelia in more than just her hearing impairment but also as her protector which I didn't realize service dog would do.

A winner with Julia Whelan’s narration

The superb tones of Julia Whelan kept me listening as the deaf Amelia with her service dog, Stitch, find a murdered body and the story takes off from there. Author Heather Gudenkauf’s story started out so well but, unfortunately, started to drag midway. This was a suspenseful thriller, if not a bit far-fetched. However, it was worth a listen and I like this one. Whelan makes this an enjoyable choice with her addicting and enjoyable narration. And who doesn’t love a dog? I would recommend this book.

New perspective/deaf protagonist

Template-ish but good enough story, likable characters, fresh perspective having deaf characters and always easy to listen to Whelan.