This was a decent mystery with a solid plot and characters I really enjoyed reading from. I did guess the perpetrator really early on but that's not really a point against this book. It was fun and kept me engaged from start to finish. The ending was a touch anti-climactic, but overall, this book was a fun police procedural mystery, and I would continue on with the series.

Thanks to HarperAudio Adult | Avon and NetGalley for my audio arc!

I received an ARC of the audiobook and I really enjoyed this story! It started off right away and had my attention the entire time! I’m normally not big into “crime” forward mysteries or thrillers, which is what I would categorize this as, but this honestly was soooo good I didn’t mind it be crime, detective, FBI forward! This audiobook felt like it flew by soo quickly because the story was so good and I honestly started to forget I was just listening to it, it felt like I was watching a movie!!

This is my first book by this author and I look forward to reading other books by them now because this had me addicted and wanting to know what was going to happen next!

If you’re wanting a fast paced, twisty mystery or crime mystery this is the book for you! I would also highly recommend the audiobook, the narrator was fantastic and like I said it felt like I was watching a movie!!!

The FBI are searching for a serial killer and Jayne & Steelie are forensic specialists who founded an agency to help find missing people. A plot I enjoy. This is a good FBI serial killer book. I thought the dynamics between all the characters were great. As the first book in the series I cannot wait to see more of these characters and see how their stories continue. The little romantic side story definitely adds to the story and I also hope that continues to grow throughout the book series. It is a quick read or listen and a good stepping into the genre for any newbies.

Silent Evidence is a really good thrill. The overall story arc is slow going but interesting. I really enjoyed it. The narration is good and the tempo flows well. Despite the slow pace the story ends with big surprises after all how well do we really know someone. Pretty chilling and satisfying.

A slow burn thriller. I liked the characters and the story line although I was bored in parts. It would make a good tv series. Didn't care for the ending but worth the read.

I didn’t finish this one, so I won’t be giving it a rating on socials. Netgalley requires a star rating, and here I will say 2, because I think maybe it just wants good match for me.

I struggled with this. There’s potential here for sure, but I agree with other readers that this didn’t feel like the first book in a series. Lots of characters and POVs that were difficult to follow. The writing wasn’t complicated per se, just not clear enough for me. It was especially difficult on audio, where I couldn’t flip back easily to remember who’s POV I was in or who we were talking about because characters are somewhat introduced as if we already know them. By about 45% of the way in it still wasn’t grabbing my attention, so I unfortunately won’t be finishing, but may come back to it in the future.

Publication date: January 21, 2025

Thank you to Net Galley and HarperAudio Adult for an early copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to netgalley for the opportunity listen to and review this audiobook. Did not finish. This is a classic crime who dunnit but was very slow to develop. I may not have given it the proper time but was uninterested in boredom.

*received for free from netgalley for honest review* This was a great read! really what i was in the mood for when i picked it out lol would recommend and read more from this series in the future for sure!

I enjoyed the plot of this book, the writing was also well done. This is one of those very rare instances where I believe I would have enjoyed it more had I done it as a physical copy. The narrator in this book unfortunately just didn't do it for me. I didn't feel enthralled nor did I feel like I was in the story which is how I usually feel with a good audiobook. The fact that she was doing multiple voices also didn't help. That being said I do believe this was a good cozy mystery with enjoyable character development and I would recommend to read this one instead!

*Thank you Netgalley & Harper Audio for allowing me to listen*

Jane and Steelie left the FBI behind but not crime. As they run their private forensic's unit, the FBI seeks them out to help track down a serial killer.

This was a good FBI/procedural thriller! I really loved the relationship between Jane and Steelie. They were both strong women and their bond was one of sisters. This really pushed the book forward for me. Beyond them, I liked the other characters as well. Scott and his partner were not your typical FBI agents. I also really liked the romance between Scott and Jane. It was well-developed and I wanted to see them get together. The crime itself was interesting, and I felt myself pulled into the story. I did want it to move a little bit faster.
This one is perfect for fans of Michael Connelly or James Patterson!
All in all, a good and solid procedural thriller.

Thank you to the author and publisher for the gifted copy!

This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.

I really enjoyed this book! I wouldn't call it a nail-biting thriller, but it did have moments of suspense throughout it. To me it felt more like a cozy mystery / suspenseful thriller. Enjoyable, but didn’t really keep me on the edge of my seat.

This is potentially the first in a series, but it did feel more like a book from the middle of a series & not the beginning of one. I wish we could've gotten to know the characters more, & especially their backgrounds, because I really did like what I saw of them & their dynamics with each other. I suppose we'll see what happens in Book 2! The one thing I hope that they bring into future books is a little bit more suspense & thrill.

Overall, there are some nice friendships, a growing romance, & a twist at the end that I definitely didn't see coming! I'd recommend this to all the crime thriller enthusiasts out there, especially ones who like forensic mystery.

Jayne and Steelie have their own agency working to identify bodies through forensic anthropology. They want to help identify victims and give families closure.

The silent evidence in the title refers to the evidence they find from the bodies, the serial numbers on medical devices, and implants, dental records and dna that all help identify someone. Now their case is crossing with an FBI investigation into body parts found scattered on a highway.

There is some romance, a lot of mystery and a great start to a series. The narration by Rachel Handshaw could have been help by the addition of another narrator maybe for the male voices. While she did try to give them their own voice it was sometimes confusing as to who was talking. Some narrators can get away with this, and others struggle. This was definitely a struggle and I found myself wandering in places and having to go back and listen again to parts.

Overall a great start to the series and I'm interested to see where it goes. If you like forensics this is worth your time.

This is a Mystery/Suspense, and this is the first book in the Jayne and Steelie series. I listened to the audiobook for this book, and I found the narrator to be just ok (not the best). I really enjoyed the mystery/case and the drama in this book. I enjoyed getting to know the characters in this book. I did not like how this book ended. I cannot wait for the second book in this series. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.

3.5 stars

Good writing! Solid plot with good and likable characters. I love how much dept the characters had. I usually don't read a lot of books like these but I did really enjoy it. I do think the plot could get confusing at times since it jumped from POV to POV with only one narrator. I will say the audiobook does give away the mystery a bit. I will continue on with the series!

Thank you NetGalley for providing this ARC. I think the story line / plot was good and interesting. I wish I would have had a hard copy or kindle to follow along with.

The narration was not the best. It had one narrator trying to portray different people/ voices and it did not work. It made the book confusing on who was talking and made me not as interested to listen to it. I think if I would have had the book to follow along, I would have liked it more as the story was interesting.

Didn’t care for the audio. I just don’t feel as if the narrator did a good job delivering the story..

Steely and Jane are a great pair and portrayal of women. The banter between Huston and Jane was awesome and paid off in the end. There were twists that were unexpected and had world wide implications. I am definitely here for the next book.

Really kinda enjoyed this book. I like that it’s a series and a new series so looking forward to more.

Love Jayne and Steelie and their chemistry and also their take on forensics. Never really thought of anthropologists as a way to solve crimes.

Liked that it was a very clean story. Some romantic connections but nothing to descriptive. Also doesn’t have a lot of gore, which is good. It’s very informative and details their findings and process.

Will definitely look forward to book 2

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to listen

I’m always on the lookout for a new crime series to jump into and I’ll definitely be reading more from this author. I love the female leads along with female narration- it’s usually the thing I look for first when finding a new book (especially in audio). The story line was interesting, easy to follow and kept me listening. The narration wasn’t as engaging as I’d like, but I’d definitely listen to future titles in the series.