The Price of Silence
by Ulla Hakanson
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Pub Date May 05 2013 | Archive Date Dec 06 2017
Description
Trying to put an abusive relationship behind her, Amy Robinson joins her cousin on a kayaking trip into the wilderness of British Columbia. She makes new friends, and together they face the thrills of the rapids and the hungry bears.
But the biggest danger facing Amy has nothing to do with nature. Her ex-fiancé Tyler has followed her from Vancouver, on the run from drug gangs and in desperate need of cash – the cash Amy has saved for her expanding hair-salon business.
Luckily for Amy, one of her new friends is a cop, and although she’s wary of his affection at first, Amy is gradually drawn to Police Detective Ben Malik.
But Tyler lures Amy away from the safety of her companions, away from the beauty of the landscape and into an ugly underworld. When the ruthless thugs chasing Tyler catch Amy instead, she faces torture and almost certain death. Her only hope is Ben, but can he find her before it’s too late?
Advance Praise
ByBob Van Laerhoven - Belgian novelist on May 13, 2015
Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase
Lately, I noticed that I’m beginning to read more female thriller/mystery authors. They have something what many male authors lack. It’s very hard to put your finger on that “something”, but I would call it “atmosphere”, the “feel” of a novel. Ulla Hakanson’s debut “The Price of Silence” is an excellent example of this. Whether she describes the wild beauty of British Columbia, the tension of legal battles in a courtroom, the blossoming love between characters, family-relations, the unpredictable nature of a drug-addict, the ruthlessness of a gang-boss, the betrayal of a police-partner, or a gruesome fight to death, Mrs. Hakanson is always “in tune” with the situation. In a crisp, no-nonsense style, very suitable for this epic adventure, and often in short, fast-paced chapters, Hakanson leads the reader into a maze of situations that unexpectedly turn vicious. They could happen to anyone and that makes for some chilling reading, counter-balanced with warm emotions that have the flavor of sincerity. A convincing debut that proves that modern thriller-writing is a synonym for damn good writing “The excitement of this terrific suspense novel blends perfectly with an elegant style, memorable characters, and deeply felt emotions.”
--Bob Van Laerhoven, author of “Baudelaire’s Revenge”
By Robert Popple on May 27, 2017
Format: Paperback
I belong to a non-fiction book club and seldom read fiction, especially thrillers, but my wife Heather raved about a book that they had just reviewed at her book club and urged me to give it a try; she was certain I would enjoy it. Reluctantly I agreed to read the book and found it delightful. As an author and biographer, I know how difficult it is to achieve such a fine piece off writing. The Price of Silence is fast-paced, the characters are well developed, the language is vivid, the BC settings is described accurately in splendiferous terms and the plot is well-constructed. Ulla Hakanson does a fine job of this fast-developing story, a surprise in page after page. This is a thriller par excellence; highly recommended.
--Robert Popple, author of Cold War Warrior - The True Story of Canadian MI-6 Agent Lawrence Fox
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9780992050306 |
| PRICE | $2.20 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Cristie U, Book Trade Professional
Thank you to Netgalley and the author for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!
Amy Robinson worked hard to put an abusive relationship behind her and then Tyler, her ex, re-enters her life. The characters were well-developed and the setting was easy to picture. This book grabbed me from page one and did not let me go!
