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Review: No One to Hear You Scream by Julie Madeleine + Giveaway!

June 29, 2011
Author: Julie Madeleine
Genre/Age: Suspense, thriller, adult
Publication: 2011
Source: For review, Pump Up Your Book

Summary: Brett and Pamela Jameson, hoping to get a fresh start for themselves and their 17-year-old daughter, Justine, and her baby, buy a beautiful house out in the country. Unfortunately, the house was previously owned by Rory Madden, a violent drug dealer, who was in jail and is now out. He is determined to get the house back and will stop at nothing. He digs up all the family's secrets and manages to get close to Justine and will use everything he can to split up this family and reclaim his house.

My Thoughts: This book was especially interesting to me because the setting is near where I live, so actually knowing the geographic locations she was referring to was pretty cool. Also Rory Madden is a former terrorist from Belfast and I have a "sister" in Belfast, who started coming here during the summer, starting when she was 11 years old, and I was 10, to escape from the "troubles," so having firsthand knowledge of that situation was also pretty cool. My "sister" is now 23 years old and we are still close. She has come to visit almost every summer and is even going to be a bridesmaid in my brother's wedding next year.

Anyways, this was a very suspenseful story. The first half of the book did not have a lot of action, but was more of a set-up of the characters and situations before getting into the meat of the story. Once the action was set in motion, I was really nervous reading the rest of the book, wondering who was going to end up hurt or getting killed. I tore through probably the last twenty pages, just dying to see what happens.

If you are looking for an edge of your seat thriller, then pick this up!

My Rating: 3.5/5

*GIVEAWAY* I have one brand new copy of this book to give away to one lucky follower! Please leave a comment with your e-mail address below for your chance to win.

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9 comments:

  1. Tiffany DrewJune 29, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    This looks pretty interesting. The cover definitely gets your attention. I'd love to give it a read, thank you for the chance!

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  2. MelissaJune 29, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Great review! Why wouldn't they just move out of the house..I would. I guess I need to read to find out.

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    Thanks for the giveaway.

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  3. Jessica ( frellathon )June 30, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    Great giveaway. Sounds scary

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  4. TheBookGirlJune 30, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Wow, that cover alone gave me the willies!

    What a lovely relationship to have had in your life -- your Irish "sister" :)

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  5. MonaJune 30, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway :)
    Suspense/thriller is my favorite genre and this kinda reminds me of the movie CAPE FEAR(new).

    The cover is definitely eye-catching.

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  6. CindyJune 30, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Thanks so much!

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  7. Alexia561July 1, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Great review! Sounds a little too scary for me, as your home is supposed to be where you're safe, and to have someone terrorizing your family to force you out? *shudders*

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  8. Susan @ The Book BagJuly 5, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    This book sounds nice and scary - just what I like! I love those books that won't let you put them down. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  9. AydreaJuly 7, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    This book sounds really interesting & that cover really caught my attention!

    Thanks for the giveaway!
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