Hush (Mason Black, #1) (edition 2015)

by Adam Nicholls

Series: Mason Black (1)

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The clock is ticking. They're still missing. After handing in his detective badge, Mason Black now lives a stable life as a private investigator. But when the bodies of two children are discovered with messages written in blood, the pattern of a familiar killer emerges. Now, the Carter twins are missing, and only Mason can help. With his unique knowledge of the killer, he has an advantage over the San Francisco Police Department. While his marriage falls apart, he must choose between repairing his life or opening doors that were meant to stay closed. There's just one problem; neither solution will restore his faith in humanity. The Lullaby Killer is on the hunt, and Mason Black is always a step behind. As the trail reveals shocking secrets and surprising twists, you'll be holding your breath for the entirety of this gut-wrenching detective thriller. Missing was previously published as Hush and has since undergone developmental edits to bring the reader a fresh new experience. This novel is the first installment of an ongoing series.… (more)

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Title:	Hush (Mason Black, #1)
Authors:	Adam Nicholls
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Missing by Adam Nicholls

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It is my opinion that this is a "scrap book." It is parts and lines of other works. One liners from British novels, mixed with a confusing and too fast storyline. The characters seem to be chosen at random and plugged in at odd junctures. The setting is San Francisco, California, but it could be anywhere. In less than three chapters I detect something amiss here. (

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ourBooksLuvUs | Aug 20, 2023 |

WOW

All I can say is this book was amazing. I follow Adam Nicholls on Facebook that's how I got a list of what books he's written this is the first one I've read by him and I can't wait to read more. (

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Nora57 | Jul 29, 2022 |

Perhaps I'm being unfair with my less than stellar rating, but #1) I usually avoid stories where the (even fictional) plot involves cruelty and worse to children, which is what this one is about #2) I was able to put this book down, sometimes for days, which is not typical for me and #3) the plot drops us into the middle of the main character's life which obviously had quite a backstory, and there wasn't enough background for me to completely understand the 'why' of it all. It was almost like this was the second in the series, but it was the first.

On the upside, it was well edited - no huge grammar, word usage or spelling errors that stopped me in my tracks.

Doubt if I'll read any more in the series (sorry Mr. Nicholls) (

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ker95tx | May 27, 2020 |

Missing
Mason Black, Book 1
By: Adam Nicholls
Narrated by: Andrew Tell
This is an audible book I requested and the review is voluntary.
This is a suspenseful serial killer, mostly of children. I normally don't like those but this is more suspense then then gross. High tension, good plot, interesting characters, and the unknown kept me on edge! Well done.
The narrator was wonderful keeping the tension high, making the voices just right- evil, innocent, angry, sad, etc. Wonderful performance! (

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MontzaleeW | Jun 7, 2018 |

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The clock is ticking. They're still missing. After handing in his detective badge, Mason Black now lives a stable life as a private investigator. But when the bodies of two children are discovered with messages written in blood, the pattern of a familiar killer emerges. Now, the Carter twins are missing, and only Mason can help. With his unique knowledge of the killer, he has an advantage over the San Francisco Police Department. While his marriage falls apart, he must choose between repairing his life or opening doors that were meant to stay closed. There's just one problem; neither solution will restore his faith in humanity. The Lullaby Killer is on the hunt, and Mason Black is always a step behind. As the trail reveals shocking secrets and surprising twists, you'll be holding your breath for the entirety of this gut-wrenching detective thriller. Missing was previously published as Hush and has since undergone developmental edits to bring the reader a fresh new experience. This novel is the first installment of an ongoing series.

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