Unspoken

Silence Jones Action Thrillers Series, Book 13

By: Erik Carter

Narrated by: Gary Bennett

UNSPOKEN GRIEF.

UNSEEN DANGER.

When vigilante assassin Silence Jones is tasked with investigating a wave of mysterious disappearances, he finds himself on the trail of a ruthless con man preying on the grieving—those desperate for a chance to see their lost loved ones again.

But beneath the surface of this deception lies a far more sinister plot, one that threatens to pull Silence into a labyrinth of lies and half-truths.

As he digs deeper, Silence must outmaneuver a foe who thrives on exploiting loss and pain. In a city of ghosts, where every corner hides a buried secret, the line between hunter and hunted grows thin, and the cost of failure becomes more than Silence can afford to pay.

The next standalone action thriller in the pulse-pounding series. Enter the world of Silence Jones. Hold on tight…

If you like action heroes with the steely resolve of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher, the calculating will of Gregg Hurwitz’s Orphan X, and the raw power of Mark Greaney’s Gray Man, then you’ll love Silence Jones.

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Unspoken Truths

Having read 13 books in the Silence Jones series, you’d think I’d have the formula figured out: hard-hitting action, gritty mysteries, and an unstoppable vigilante navigating the shadows. But Erik Carter has a knack for keeping even seasoned fans on their toes. Unspoken not only delivers the pulse-pounding intensity we’ve come to expect but also offers something more — a deeper dive into the enigma that is Silence Jones.

This time, the mission feels personal, not just for Silence but for the reader. The premise alone is chilling: a con man preying on the grieving with promises of reconnecting with lost loved ones. The emotional weight of the story adds an extra layer of tension. Carter’s storytelling is razor-sharp, but there’s an added nuance here, peeling back some of the layers of Silence’s stoic exterior. It’s as if we’re finally getting glimpses behind the curtain of a character who’s built his life around shadows and silence.

Of course, what’s a Silence Jones novel without its trademark action? The choreography of chaos is as precise as ever, with the kind of detail that makes you hold your breath during fight scenes. Yet, the quieter moments hit just as hard. The exploration of grief, deception, and trust doesn’t just fuel the plot — it gives it heart. I found myself reflecting on how loss shapes us and how hope, even false hope, can be a dangerous lure.

Gary Bennett’s narration is, as always, pitch-perfect. Honestly, I can’t imagine anyone else stepping into Silence’s shoes (or his gravely voice, for that matter). His voice carries the weight of every unspoken word, amplifying the suspense and emotional gravity of the story. From the beginning, he’s been the voice of this series, and his consistency is a key reason these audiobooks are such an immersive experience. The subtle grit, the measured calm before an explosive moment — Bennett is Silence Jones.

Carter’s willingness to evolve the series keeps it fresh, even 13 books in. If you’ve read earlier entries like Dead Air (an absolute page-turner), you’ll appreciate how Unspoken balances familiar high-stakes thrills with a more introspective undertone. And if you’re new to the world of Silence Jones, don’t worry — this standalone entry is a perfect introduction (but the whole series is an easy recommendation from me).

Ultimately, Unspoken is more than just another action-packed thriller. It’s a testament to Erik Carter’s ability to craft stories that entertain and resonate.

A bit different from the others, but still great

The thirteenth audiobook in the Silence Jones action thriller series has taken a small departure from its previous stories in the set. Although there is still plenty of suspense, mystery, and fun with Silence’s friends, including Baster the cat. There is less focus on raw action and more on storytelling and development. In my opinion, being a bit different from the other stories is a good thing as we get see a unique side of Silence. There is less brawn and brute force in solving this mystery and more brains and bureaucracy on Silence’s part. If you are a fan of the previous tales, you will still highly enjoy this one just as much. If you are newer to the series, I suggest you pick up some of the previous ones first to get a better idea of entire series. Because this one was a bit unique, I still found it just as enjoyable as the others. It is always welcomed when an author attempts to pivot as long as they do not depart to far from a good thing.

Where most of the previous audiobooks dropped you right into the action, this one opens with Mrs. Enfield, Baster, and Silence doing work around the house. Right from the start I could tell this one was going to be different in some way. I continue to enjoy the author’s focus on the importance of relationships and friendships with Silence himself. He is the kind of guy that would give nearly anything to help his friends. That may not go for Baxter the cat, but I think one day we may get to see even that relationship growing. Right after the events at home, we are next shown some mysterious and interesting incidents, and this is where things take a turn to the more distinctive side.

Silence is off to Saint Augustine Florida to track down a “confidence man”, or con man, who is praying on those grieving the loss of someone close. On his trip, we get a glimpse at his past relationship with his deceased girlfriend CeCe, along with a few new bits to add to the character’s lore. As rough and tough as Silence is when on a case, the author does a wonderful job letting us see small glints of his compassion and love for those close to him. We get to see more of his human side over just being a stone-cold killer with no emotions. It really gives a good juxtapose feeling as I’m sure he struggles with this internally all the time. What Silence discovers during his investigation is a bit darker and seeder than what he had first expected. Silence now needs to leverage both his amazing brawn and brain to find out what is happening and who is responsible for several missing people. He also will need to determine how this is tied to a snake oil salesman wanting to pray upon the grieving and faithful. As with most con man schemes, Silence needs to pull back the curtain and expose, or neutralize, the threat. One only needs to listen to the complete audiobook to learn more…

About the audiobook’s narration. The Silence Jones audiobook series is as good as it is because of both its great writing and powerful narration. Gary Bennett having over 200+ audiobook narrations behind him, still ranks up as one of my top narrators on Audible. Listening to a single narration from him displays his polish and professionalism. Yet, I have enjoyed many of his works and all of them have the same top quality when it comes to voicing characters, along with being able to remember each of them over so many different stories amaze me. His ability to make narration seem effortless is really a sign of just how good he is at what he does. Here, like with the others, Mr. Bennett hits a homerun and makes it easy for the listener to be pulled into the story. One listening always feels engaged.

For Parents and younger listeners, as with others in this series, this audiobook does contain profanity, drug use, and some adult themes along with graphic violence. If you are easily offended by any of the above, I would recommend you select a different series to listen to. However, if you are one who enjoys men’s action thrillers which often include such things, then I cannot recommend the series enough.

In summary, this is another wonderful take in the Silence Jones series. Even though it takes a sight deviation from the expected norm, there is still a great story to be told. Would I have liked to have had more action and thrills? Sure. But the story did not fail to keep me entertained and the inner portions still felt like a Silence Jones tale. I could not think of a better team to deliver such an experience then Erik Carter and Gary Bennett. Thank you both.