Teresa Mathews Reviews Margaret Daley's Shattered Silence

Shattered Silence

Shattered Silence
by Margaret Daley
Abingdon Press, 2012

Reviewed by Teresa Mathews
5 Stars*****

In this second book in Margaret’s series “The Men of the Texas Rangers”, she deals with a person that is murdering illegal aliens.

Liliana Rodriguez is a smart and beautiful detective with the Durango Police Department, who is a little leery of men because of things that happened in her childhood. When she has to partner with the new handsome Texas Ranger Cody Jackson, she is not excited about it. But it seems she has no choice since her partner is on vacation and there is a killer on the loose in Durango. Liliana has more to deal with besides finding the killer who seems to be targeting illegal aliens, her own sister is in harm’s way and it seems there is nothing Liliana can do to help her. Will Cody be a help or hindrance to her, will he be the one man she can trust to help break down the barriers of fear?

Texas Ranger Cody Jackson has moved to Durango for two reasons, first to get his teenage son Kyle away from his step-father who may be involved in some disturbing goings on. Second is to help find the person responsible for shooting the last Texas Ranger in Durango, Ranger Al Garcia and forcing him into retirement. Cody is pleasantly surprised to find out Liliana is to be his partner while they are searching to find the killer of the beautiful Jane Doe. Will he be able to keep his mind on his work and not Liliana? As they are searching for the killer and more bodies start to stack up will Cody be able to protect Kyle from danger and help beautiful Liliana keep her family safe? Will he be able to survive an assassin’s attack?

Margaret has done a superb job of weaving a tale of murder, suspense, and best of all love. She also deals with physical abuse and racial prejudice. This has a storyline that goes beyond your simple murder mystery, you will find yourself drawn into the lives of the characters and it will have you steadily flipping the pages to find out what is going to happen. Thank you Margaret for this exciting read.

I was given an ARC by the author in exchange for my honest opinion.
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