Mind blowing ! It’s just so good. It kept me captivated and couldn’t put it down. Well written and a great murder mystery with lots of twists. Different type of story about Egyptian mythology and satanism.

Dr Harrison, is a genius, and DS Fallon teamed up together to find the killer. Great characters

Highly recommended

Thank you to Netgalley and Storm Publishing

I read another book in this series last year. It wasn’t my favorite, but I decided to give the next book in the series a chance and I’m glad I did. I really like the main character, Dr. Harrison Lane, a psychologist with the Ritualistic Behavioural Crime unit. His character was really well developed. And the cult- like behaviors of the suspects in this one were really intriguing. The murders that are taking place now are tied back to the same group of people thirty years ago when they were university kids messing with the occult. I didn’t figure out who the murderer was until right at the end. And I liked that the personal side of the story was a little more emotional in this book. 4 ⭐️ Thank you to @netgalley and @stormbooks_co for this eARC. This book publishes March 25.

"Silent Souls" by Gwyn Bennett is a well written book that keeps you guessing until the very end. This book has many twist and turns that don't expect,
Harrison gets called into a murder scene with old Egyptian undertones. Melinda is the detective in charge of the case. When investigating the new case she finds out that it linked to a case in the past. As her and Harrison investigate what they learn keeps getting weirder. The more they learn about the victims the more they are at a loss. Finally things start to click into place for Harrison and he is able to help before more people get hurt.

Another mysterious case for Dr Harrison Lane. This book follows a thirty year old case of students who dabbled in a satanic cult and one of them died. Shortly after they meet up again, one of them is murdered in a very Indiana Jones style.

Very twisted, with a new murder clearly linked to an old case and involving all of the same people, but with no obvious suspect.
The book captures the atmosphere of the isolated cave in the Yorkshire hills, you can almost see the swirling mist descending! The case is seemingly impossible to solve but the determination of Dr Lane and the team he is working with leads the investigation through all sorts of suspicions and twists before the ultimate reveal.
A great read- you won't want to put it down!

This book is amazing! This was an author and book series i had never heard of and decided to take the plunge. I will be going back to book 1 because these are fantastic! You dont seem to have to read them in order because this book was such an easy read. Although I guessed the killer early on I wouldnt say that put me off reading the rest I really enjoyed it. Highly recommend to thriller/mystery lovers!
📚I was able to read an advanced copy of title thanks to NetGalley, Gwyn Bennett and Storm Publishing 📚
📚All reviews and opinions are entirely my own📚

This was just brilliant. The series is ace but this book can definitely be read as a standalone. The weird Egyptian rituals, the blood and historic myths used alongside absolute terror makes this an absorbing read. The characters do their jobs well, be that police procedure or reviewing evidence and crime scenes and the little glimpses into each private life is great be it a kitten, a conversation or a love interest.

In Silent Souls, Dr. Lane is sent to a bizarre killing in a dark cave. Thirty years ago, a group of college students made a group honoring Set, the Egyptian god. They met in the cave and wanted to become more successful and elite. When a rockfall temporarily trapped two of their members, they all panicked and the group fell apart. Now, they have all received invitations to meet once again at the cave for a 30th reunion, but it soon turns to horror. With talk of satanic rituals and sacrifices, Dr. Lane is called in. More deaths follow, each equally horrific and suited to the role they played in the original group.
Dr. Lane is an interesting character and is undergoing some changes of his own. He is knowledgeable about many unusual arcane practices and debunks what appears to be mystical to find the real killer. The series continues to be fascinating.
Thanks to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC.

This book was fantastic!
I was invited and pre approved to read this book by Storm Publishing. I didn’t know it is part of a series, but I had no problems reading it without knowing any background.

I really loved Dr. Harrison Lane, he is the Head of the Ritualistic Behavioral Crime Unit, and it was so cool reading about what he does. The story is dark, filled with of surprises, packed with tension.

The female character is a kick ass, and you will love her confidence and professionalism.

Now, because I can’t resist, I am adding all the other books to my wishlist. I need to know more of what happened in the beginning of the series. Very entertaining and atmospheric.

Synopsis:-
In the shadows of friendship, some secrets are too dangerous to keep. Thirty years of silence has finally come to an end.
When Dr Harrison Lane, head of the Ritualistic Behavioural Crime unit, is called to a remote Yorkshire cave, he finds a horrifying scene of murder. The victim, wearing the mask of an Egyptian deity, is found amid flickering candlelight and symbols painted in blood on the cave walls.
The terrified witnesses talk of growling spirit mists and a killer they couldn’t see; and as Harrison works to unravel the symbolic clues, his worst fears are soon realised.
When another person falls victim to the ancient curse, it’s clear that the group of university students who practised forbidden rituals here three decades ago are now the targets of someone’s deadly revenge…
As the group members are picked off one by one, Harrison knows time is running out. Can he separate fact from fantasy before the killer’s deadly rite reaches its finale?

Thank you so much Storm Publishing, and Gwyn Bennett, and NetGalley for this eARC.

Highly recommend.

This is an unusual but good read and I loved the setting.

I love a good Police procedral and this book went aboove and beyond the usual themes involvedwith such a book.

It is quite sad in places and very modern with the themes,

It is a pacy read and well written. I am looking forward to more from this author..

Silent Souls (2025) by Gwyn Bennett is the tenth book of the Dr Harrison Lane crime mystery series. Working for the UK National Crimes Agency, Harrison has a PhD in Anthropology, specialising in ritual and religions. A group of friends visit the cave site of a tragic incident thirty years earlier and discover one of their former Uni-friends murdered. Dr Harrison is called into assist Detective Sergeant Melinda Falcon with the investigation, with the original case linked with an Egyptian religious cult. Despite its suggestive supernatural element (spooky smoke and voices), this is a classic English police procedural with an enjoyable three star read rating. As always, the opinions herein are totally my own and freely given. With thanks to Storm Publishing and the author, for an uncorrected advanced review copy for review purposes.

4* You don't have to read the previous books in the series to enjoy this (but I'm off to check the back-series now).

This wasn't quite your standard police procedural, which made it refreshing, and to get a guy who relies on evidence, plus more than meets the eye, plus instinct, paired with a cop who seeks hard evidence, made for, well, a bit of a novel novel, no pun intended. That the latter had to deal with sexism and a dishonest boss grated the tiniest, as right now, there's a feel of 'all cops are bastards to a degree' in a lot of similar novels. I think the UK's police forces are trying to root out rot, so tarring all, yeah, is a bit tiresome.

Anyway, it's a decent tale, though a sad one. Did the dead get what they deserved? Kind of. Did the killer deserve what happened to them in the years since the tragedy? Shades of grey. There was also an unexpected reveal that I couldn't quite see the authorities cooperating with, but I was fine suspending disbelief a bit. I liked how Harrison's mind worked, and how believably kick-butt the female lead was in her own quiet way. It's a pity that they won't be paired up in the next book. I'd also like to see more of Ryan and his plans for a house in the country that Harrison is going to make happen, plus more of his little feline friend.

ARC courtesy of NetGalley and Storm Publishing, for my reading pleasure.

This installment in the Dr. Harrison Lane series was an enjoyable read that can also standalone. Dr. Lane, head of the Ritualistic Behavior Crime Unit, and Detective Melinda Fallon take on a murder case tied to Egyptian deities. The blend of the Egyptian aspects and investigation was well-explained, making it easy to follow without needing extensive prior knowledge.

The story kept me entertained, and I found myself eagerly trying to piece together the clues to uncover the killer. Overall, it was an engaging and suspenseful read that I’d recommend to fans of crime fiction with a unique twist.

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for sharing this book with me!

Another fantastic suspenseful mystery with Harrison Lane. I couldn't put it down. So pleased that he has got back to his girlfriend Tanya too.
I thoroughly recommend this series to 3veryone who enjoys crime stories with a twist.

Harrison Lane returns for his next case. He and the local police have to find out if it is linked to things that took place 30 years ago. Along side that both Lane and his assistant Ryan are developing on a personal level.
Really enjoyed this book. The pace was just right and it was a nice easy, enjoyable read that didn't take too long.

Silent Souls by Gwyn Bennett is the Dr. Harrison Lane Mysteries series. It is a gripping crime thriller with a dark supernatural edge. Dr. Harrison Lane, head of the Ritualistic Behavioral Crime Unit, is drawn into a chilling case when a body adorned with ancient Egyptian symbols is discovered in a remote Yorkshire cave. His investigation uncovers a deadly game of revenge targeting a group of university students who practiced forbidden rituals thirty years ago.

This story has an intricate plot twists and eerie atmosphere, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Silent Souls is a page-turner. For those who enjoy detective fiction with a paranormal twist, Silent Souls is must-read. Thanks to NetGalley and to the publishers of this book for giving me a free advance copy of the book to preview and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

It’s not too easy to jump into a series in the middle, but Silent Souls made it easy. This is the tenth Dr. Harrison Lane mystery and, even missing some background, it wasn’t hard to catch up. A procedural with esoteric components, it mixes two elements that I enjoy. It doesn’t go into supernatural territory but stays within plausible explanations. I liked the characters, even the cast of suspects. Sometimes they can be too undistinguishable to care about their possible death, but this is not the case here. The plot was easy to follow and addictive. The murders are pretty gruesome and the denouement truly suspenseful. Despite not knowing Harrison’s backstory, there is enough information to figure it out. In that regard, it reminded me of Kim Stone’s, one of my favorite series. I may be late to the party but it’s a mistake I’m going to fix immediately (just downloaded the first volume in the series). I can’t recommend this enough.
I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thank you, NetGalley/Storm Publishing.

Dr Harrison Lane has solved an easy case, and is alerted to one more complicated. People are dropping like flies, and Harrison has to solve the puzzle before there are more deaths.

Love the Hunky Harrison Lane books! He is a complex character, and I like his research assistant, Ryan. This book is fast paced, and puzzling. We don't find out who the killer is until the end. I certainly did not figure it out!
Gripping, twisty and unpredictable.
I recommend!

4/5 stars from me.

This latest book involves a group of former university students and the Egyptian deity, Set. They meet up in the same cave where they performed rituals thirty years ago and it ends with one of them killed in the most gruesome manner. Dr. Harrison Lane is called in to examine the ritualistic behavioral aspects of the case and assist the detective in charge, Melinda Fallon. The group are killed off one by one at a quick rate and the investigators are under pressure to get results fast. Will they do so before they all fall victim to this evildoer?

The murders committed in this story are pretty macabre and the atmosphere is so dark – I loved it! There are the usual suspects who dim-wittingly label everything as Satanic with absolutely no evidence. Harrison even goes out of his way to shut this down among the police, but of course, they don’t listen. I loved the background given of the Egyptian religion and beliefs and how they led to the creation of Satan when Christianity started. The historical aspect of this series is so cool and explained easily enough for readers to understand without getting overloaded with esoteric rhetoric.

I was able to figure out who the perpetrator was pretty early on due to some clues sprinkled in. I think they were too obvious, but who knows, maybe some readers won’t pick up on them. I also enjoyed what happened with DS Fallon’s boss – Harrison being his typical fabulous and clever self! I hope we don’t have to wait too long for the next book in this series, I love every one of them!

Superb. It was only after I accepted this ARC that I realised it was book 10 in the series. I haven't read any of the previous books. However, aside from a few mentions during the story and the last chapter, which are obviously related to the earlier parts of the series but are largely self explanatory, this book can be read as a standalone. Dr Lane is an excellent, extremely interesting character. I really enjoyed all the explanations of the various rituals and symbolism of the murders as related to Egyptian mythology. I have every intention of reading the previous 9 books and following this series going forward! Great read and a very interesting case.
Thanks to Netgalley, Storm Publishing, and Gwyn Bennett for the free ARC. All opinions are my own.