Alana determines to escape her past and opportunity beckons when she's left a run-down cottage in a West Wales’ village by an aunt she didn’t know existed, but her past is catching up on her, and someone is out to get her. Strange runes painted on her door and carved onto ancient stones in a stone circle, hint at a dark undercurrent of tragedy and intrigue, and she is caught up in the village’s conspiracy of silence over a thirty-year-old crime. An eccentric old woman who casts runes, an ambitious young female investigative journalist, a two-year-old girl, a good-looking male busker, and an ex-lover make unlikely bedfellows but combine to send Alana on a voyage of self-discovery that blows her world apart. Can she discover the truth hidden in the stones in time to save those she loves? Set in the fabulous Welsh countryside, the story takes you on a journey of injustice, revenge, lies and madness, rune-casting, murder, arson, splashing paint about, and general mayhem. ***** 'A clever, intriguing plot set in a beautiful location. I was gripped from the first page. When Alana finds she has inherited a cottage, it sets off a chain of events that sees her pursue the truth about her identity and an unsolved crime of missing children. The plot is thoroughly engaging and well-researched, leading the reader through many smart twists and turns until the very last page. I would highly recommend this...' ***** 'Loved this book. I was immediately sucked into the story by the honest characters and situation, but then had all my perception of characters turned around and just when I thought I "had it" and knew where the plot was going, it twisted away again making me rethink others deeds due to circumstances. This kept me turning the pages...' ***** 'Good writing, a vividly evocative setting, deftly drawn characters, an intriguing glimpse into the little-known lore of runes, psychological depth, mystery, suspense, twists, and an undertow of heartbreaking tragedy. What more could you ask? I was hooked from start to finish.' **** 'A very exciting story set in a beautiful location. I'm usually one step ahead of a plot, but not this time. So many twists and turns, couldn't put it down until I'd finished it! Highly recommended read.' ***** 'I couldn't put this book down - It's a gripping read with believable characters - some likeable, some not, and some not quite so easy to put a finger on. I LOVED the slow unravelling of the mystery at the core of this novel, not to mention the fabulous insight into the ancient runes. Set mostly, in what I can only imagine as a rugged, untamed part of the world.' ***** 'Wow. That's all I can say. Wow. Lately I've not wasted my time or money on the big name authors because I don't feel they deliver a good read for the huge amount of money I spend. So, I've been searching out new talent. Was I EVER happy to find The Silence of the Stones! To say this is a mystery that keeps you guessing is an understatement. A page-turner, I was gripped by the strength and reality of the main character...' ***** 'A disturbing tale of lies piled on top of lies, of unsolved murders and untapped talents. Without telling any spoilers, it is difficult for the reader to believe that the main character Alana reached adulthood without losing her mind. The feeling of impending doom hangs over her head from the first chapter and the reader prays that everything will work out for her...' ***** 'Loved this book. I was immediately sucked into the story by the honest characters and situation, but then had all my perception of characters turned around and just when I thought I "had it" and knew where the plot was going, it twisted away again making me rethink others deeds due to circumstances. This kept me turning the pages.' Book reviews and ratings are hugely important to both authors and readers. Please leave a review on www.amazon.co.uk or www.amazon.com. and te
Genre: Mystery
Genre: Mystery
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