Lottie and Boyd lose another couple of their 9 lives in this dark and complex case.... Yet again Lottie's family are involved on the periphery of a series of gory murders while trying to plan their wedding.

‘Silent Voices’ in the ninth novel in the DI Lottie Parker series by Patricia Gibney. A strong entry in a series that in going from strength to strength. I always look forward to the release of a new novel by Patricia Gibney as I know that I will enjoy an exciting storyline, lead by well-developed and entertaining characters.
Since first meeting Lottie Parker, the character has developed and undergone many changes; Lottie is by no means perfect, but she has grown over the series and the reader has seen her battle her personal demons as she supports her family, alongside tackling some gruesome murders and discovering the truth about her past.
Within the opening pages, Gibney manages to grab your attention and does not let your attention escape – first we learn of a shocking murder from 9 years ago and then just, as we settle into the joy of Lottie and Mark’s wedding day, the second bomb shell is dropped…..
The author uses the feature of time in a highly effective manner by then stepping back in time to a week before the wedding and showcasing the horrific murders that lead up the ‘big day’.
Always Gibney does not shy away from gruesome plotlines but manages to mix the horror with plenty of light relief in the space of characters such as Kirby and his dialogue with Lottie, or indeed the conversation with Mark and Lottie. There are plenty of twists in this storyline and even when I think that I’ve spotted the direction of the story, there is another curveball to keep me on my toes!
An excellent tale that mixes murder, horror and epic twists.