The Rest Is Silence

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“Sean Barrett’s narration includes subtle British accents that differentiate the various characters inhabiting this convoluted story…Barrett’s deep, gravelly voice draws listeners into the complex plot.”

“A double-edged sword of a novel. A ripping murder mystery and a meditation on the terrible costs of war—hidden and otherwise.”

“This Billy Boyle World War II mystery is an exceptionally written book…the plot and historical sights and sounds are top-notch. Whether a reader holds WWII books or suspense books close to their heart, this one will be a true find.”

"[A]n enthralling mystery combined with an interesting bit of history with the usual flair and clarity of the prior entries in the series.”

“Benn offers a thrilling mix of fact and fiction in his ninth whodunit featuring Boston cop-turned-army investigator Billy Boyle…The affable and capable Boyle continues to grow as a character, and Benn effectively uses the impending Allied invasion of Europe as the background for the whodunit plot.”

“With its very smooth mix of mystery and historical references (with a dash of Downton Abbey), just about everybody will find something of interest in this fizzy retro cocktail.”

“Benn seamlessly combines the WWII story, based, as are all of the Boyle novels, on an actual incident, with the village mystery…This series continues to grow, with the characters adding depth in each episode and the ever-fascinating historical material dexterously tucked into the plot.”

“Billy’s…whiz-bang first-person narrative keeps the story afloat, and its Greatest Generation plot gives it an appealing sense of nostalgia.”

“Full of action, humor, and heart.”

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