2008 Book 41: Hello, Darkness

Book #:	41
Book Title:	Hello, Darkness
Author:	Sandra Brown
Publisher:	Pocket Books
Pub. Date:	August 2004
Pages:	473
Started:	May 13, 2008
Finished:	May 15, 2008
Time to Read:	3 Days
Back Cover / Inside Flap:	"Since moving to Austin to ease the pain of tragic mistakes, Paris Gibson has led a life of virtual isolation, coming alive only at night when she hosts her popular radio show. Then one listener - who identifies himself as "Valentino" - tells Paris that the girl he loves jilted him because of Paris's on-air advice. He intends to exact revenge by killing the girl and then coming after Paris. Desperate to stop the sinister Valentino, Paris enlists the help of the police - including crime psychologist Dean Malloy, the very man she had hoped never to meet again..."
Stars:	****
Review:	I have to tell you that I bought this book at a used book sale simply because I loved the play on Simon & Garfunkle - the song it quotes, "The Sounds of Silence", is one of my favorites. I'm happy to say that this book goes far beyond just a whim purchase...it's a fabulous read! Paris Gibson is that anonymous voice in the radio - think Delilah - and that's exactly what she wants. Formerly a television reporter, she now craves simply to be left alone - except for the several hours each night that her show is broadcast. Running from a past that is tragic and overwhelming, she does her best to lay low and remain a loner. But when a psychologically-twisted madman horns his way into her life via her show, she's forced to out herself...and to allow a man back into her life whose very presence unburies all that she's worked so hard to run from in the past. Sandra Brown is a fabulous writer. Her characters are believable, her plot moves at a great pace, and her sense of suspense is unbeaten. Grab a copy today!

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From my library to yours,

Tiffany