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  • The Vows of Silence

  • Simon Serrailler 4
  • By: Susan Hill
  • Narrated by: Steven Pacey
  • Length: 10 hrs
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,037 ratings)

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The Vows of Silence

By: Susan Hill
Narrated by: Steven Pacey
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Summary

Gunmen are terrorising young women in the Cathedral town of Lafferton. What - if anything - links the apparently random murders? Is the marksman with a rifle the same person as the killer with a handgun?

Detective Chief Superintendent Simon Serrailler falls back on well tried police methods such as questioning neighbours and house-to-house searches. Simon has been promoted and is now with the Serious Incident Flying Taskforce, but he is still at heart a loner and these chilly murders are on his home territory.

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Good solid Susan Hill and Steven Pacey

A good heart strong puller although not heavy on intrigue or plot twists. Excellent reading by SP

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Too much “bible bashing”

How many clergy and “bible bashing” can be fitted into one book. Bit odd for this type of book. A lot of characters who don’t add to to the story and wouldn’t be missed if they were removed.

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Beautifully read by Steven Percy as always

Absolutely love this series by Susan Hill. Beautifully written and wonderful read. This makes such a difference to whether the story is enjoyed. Thank you

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Another excellent book.

Excellent narration again. Story line was very was excellent if a slightly disturbing topic. The family backdrop and drama there were the usual mix of uplifting well thought out and in this case sad and dramatic too. I love the way the stories interlace with the family narrative continuing from book to book but a new case each time with all the twists and turns you come to expect from this author.
The narration is brilliant and I look forward the next book.

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Susan Hill at her best again

Another great Simon Serrailer story. Susan Hill creates such great characters that it's a joy to get to know them better with each book. She writes fantastic dialogue which Stephen Pacey narrates quite beautifully.

I really enjoyed the book.

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enjoyed this book

the charecters in this book are now familiar and interesting. the plot was a little bit obvious but it pulled you into the story and the characters were well formed.
A story of love and loss in the life of the town. yss it fits the accusation of being very 'middle class' . But i enjoy the comfort of the familiar families as they develop.
i will be continuing to read the series its familuarity does not dertract from the plot. you know what to expect, quality writing, a bit old fashioned now but a pleasant change from the fast paced gory books that leave you worn out and uncomfortable. the crime scenes dont kneed embellishments, the writers abilty to trust you as a reader to use your own imagination is part of the charm of the character of the book. not goodc writer and i know what to expect. a well written thoughtful book that i can relax and enjoy. not everyone wants to be challenged and left nerves jangling. a book that after a hectic day i can sit back and relax, knowing the quantity of the writing will carry it through.
i will continue with the series.

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Very moving episode in Simon's life

loved it, thrilling at the same time as being an emotional chapter in the Suraillier's story

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Crime and family complexities

Performed to an outstanding standard I got hooked and so ended up listening out of sequence to these why done its. Enjoy!

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does it again

susan hill fantastic writer . didn't want it to end . stephen pacey is off the scale in narration . i could listen to him read he telephone directory. magic book magic story teller .

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Gripping

I am really enjoying this series of books the plots are all believable Great lesson

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