Cold Silence
Toni Anderson, author
A white-hat hacker and a member of the FBI’s elite Hostage Rescue Team race against time to stop a serial killer who is auctioning his dark deeds in cyberspace.
Plot/Idea: 8 out of 10
Originality: 9 out of 10
Prose: 7 out of 10
Character/Execution: 9 out of 10
Overall: 8.25 out of 10
Assessment:
Plot: The plot behind Cold Silence is superb, with multiple twists and unforeseen clues. Anderson offers a polished and tightly wound thriller.
Prose: The prose is generally quite strong and capably builds tension throughout.
Originality: The author puts a fresh twist on the trope of a hacker working with the FBI to solve a case, with a number of expressive details throughout.
Character/Execution: Characters are organically developed, easy to differentiate, and effectively serve the storyline.
Blurb: A chilling mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats, complete with a masterful plot, astonishing twists, and an ending that no one will see coming.
Date Submitted: May 10, 2022
