Don't Speak A Jade Harrington Novel (Audible Audio Edition) J L Brown Lisa Cordileone JAB Press Books
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The nursery rhyme was wrong. Words can hurt you.
Ambitious, 20-something FBI Special Agent Jade Harrington cuts her vacation short to investigate the murder of a conservative radio personality only to discover that he may be the victim of a serial killer. Whitney Fairchild, the elegant and charismatic Democratic senator from Missouri, campaigns in a cutthroat race for president of the United States. Cole Brennan, the most popular conservative talk-show host in the nation, battles nightly to save his country and help the incumbent Republican president maintain his "inner conservative" to win re-election.
The lives of Jade, Whitney, Cole, and the killer - who has an agenda of his own - are on a collision course. That course will not just impact them each in ways they could never have foreseen, but also the future of the United States of America. Amidst a backdrop of contemporary power politics driven by the influence of talk radio and social media, Don't Speak thrills even as it explores many of the complex issues facing Americans today.
Don't Speak A Jade Harrington Novel (Audible Audio Edition) J L Brown Lisa Cordileone JAB Press Books
This novel isn't perfect, but it's an excellent step-out for first-time author JL Brown, and I want more.Loved:
-Brown knows and fleshes out her scenery. When she describes where the characters are walking, living, doing, you get to know it, even if you've never been. From Crystal City by DC to Seattle, you get to know your settings.
-Though she can be a little preachy with the politics some times, she does a great job of really presenting the why behind the conservative and liberal mindsets, and she makes humans out of the lead political characters Cole Brennan (loving and dedicated father who truly cares about the country in his own way, not just a cartoonish Rush Limbaugh-type) and Whitney Fairchild (Junior senator balancing a presidential campaign, extramarital affair scandal who, though she holds leftish views, understands and values the compromise necessary to represent all Americans well.)
-The diversity! It's not all tough white dudes and soft-hearted women there to heal their wounds! This novel looks like the real world. There are good and bad women and men of all ethnic backgrounds. I know the Bechdel test is for movies, but this book passes :)
-Jade is clearly the head of the investigation, but Brown does a good job of really fleshing out the rest of the team, and you feel invested in them. I hope to see them in future novels, too.
Didn't love: In the vain of too many thriller heroes/heroines, Jade is a loner with a sour past that keep her from connecting well with others. Unlike some other novels' leads, she isn't arrogant and condescending to others, as much as she is stubborn and nervous to share the burden. This leads her to be unnecessarily irritable on occasion, to the detriment of those around her. This isn't bad, per se, I just wish she could be a little more likable.
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Don't Speak A Jade Harrington Novel (Audible Audio Edition) J L Brown Lisa Cordileone JAB Press Books Reviews
Don't Speak provides an interesting read for several reasons. First of all the storyline is very politically orientated. The plot is about a serial killer who murders conservative radio-talkshow hosts. The main motive of the killer is the way these commentators rant about liberals, equal rights and topics like abortion and same sex marriage. I haven't come across many thrillers that address these subjects. Secondly the pace is good and the tension remains high.
(Possible spoilers ahead!!) Surprisingly though, I guessed who the killer was half way through the book and also what his link with one of the main characters was. As I don't consider myself a greater sleuth than the average reader, that must mean there's a considerable amount of predictability to the story. I shrugged off my initial hunch because in my view the killer's occupation couldn't possibly have given him the time to meticulously plan his murders. But in the end it did turn out to be him, which makes the solution somewhat improbable.
So, 3 stars for a well written thriller, but no more than that because of it's predictable nature
FBI agent, Jade Harrington’s vacation is cut short. She is thrown into a whirlwind of an investigation of a serial killer. This particular serial killer seems to have a pattern, but can this agent and her team figure out who the murderer actually is?
Whitney Fairchild is running for presidency in hopes of becoming the first woman president of the United States of America. But, when secrets come up, will be able to win the election?
Finally, Cole Brennan, a radio talk show host that does not hide his true thoughts and feelings. He isn’t afraid to let the world know his views on politics, but how does it affect his family?
The storylines of these three characters are intertwined and are in for a roller coaster ride when the serial killer continues to literally take people off his hate list.
When first considering in reading and reviewing this book, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Since I knew that parts of Don’t Speak consisted politics, I was leery. In general, I don’t follow much politics as it tends to bore me. However, Ms. Brown has done something amazing in her read. Even with the chapters that spoke about the presidential campaign, I found myself wanting more.
Alternating each chapter with a different character perspective helped in keeping my heart racing and anticipating what is to come. From the world of hardworking Jade, to the stresses of presidency, to even the killer’s thoughts, I was on my toes the entire time.
I will say when the book first began, it felt like a whirlwind of new characters and locations throughout the U.S. However, after a couple of chapters with each character, I did not have an issue in keeping track.
I would highly recommend this well-written book to those who enjoy murder mysteries. Also, to those who aren’t sure if they like books that contain some politics. This has a wonderful balance of both!
This novel is a real page turner. I finished it within a couple of days and it held my interested throughout. It was not predictable and held many surprises, right up to the ending. The novel chronicles a crime investigation conducted by FBI Special Agent Jade Harrington. Harrington is a solid and likable character. Other characters take us through the world of politics, causes, and the lengths to which people go to promote their beliefs. There are several things that make this novel recommended. 1) All characters have flaws, but also have something to like or empathize with (even the villains in the story). 2) The various stories weave seamlessly together to tell not one but several compelling stories. 3) the chapters are short which helps the storyline flow and not become bogged down in details.
Frankly, I can see this book becoming a successful movie that I would pay to see. This is the first book for the author, J.L. Brown. Here's hoping this is the first mf many. I recommend this book.
This novel isn't perfect, but it's an excellent step-out for first-time author JL Brown, and I want more.
Loved
-Brown knows and fleshes out her scenery. When she describes where the characters are walking, living, doing, you get to know it, even if you've never been. From Crystal City by DC to Seattle, you get to know your settings.
-Though she can be a little preachy with the politics some times, she does a great job of really presenting the why behind the conservative and liberal mindsets, and she makes humans out of the lead political characters Cole Brennan (loving and dedicated father who truly cares about the country in his own way, not just a cartoonish Rush Limbaugh-type) and Whitney Fairchild (Junior senator balancing a presidential campaign, extramarital affair scandal who, though she holds leftish views, understands and values the compromise necessary to represent all Americans well.)
-The diversity! It's not all tough white dudes and soft-hearted women there to heal their wounds! This novel looks like the real world. There are good and bad women and men of all ethnic backgrounds. I know the Bechdel test is for movies, but this book passes )
-Jade is clearly the head of the investigation, but Brown does a good job of really fleshing out the rest of the team, and you feel invested in them. I hope to see them in future novels, too.
Didn't love In the vain of too many thriller heroes/heroines, Jade is a loner with a sour past that keep her from connecting well with others. Unlike some other novels' leads, she isn't arrogant and condescending to others, as much as she is stubborn and nervous to share the burden. This leads her to be unnecessarily irritable on occasion, to the detriment of those around her. This isn't bad, per se, I just wish she could be a little more likable.
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