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Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Kerry Carr

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Silent Gavel (Crawford Mystery #1)Silent Gavel by Merissa Racine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this crime story. The author does an amazing job with the characters making them all realistic and likeable or someone you could really hate. The twists and turns in this book are great and I didn’t suspect the murderer at all and was shocked when I realised who it was.

Lauren is a court reporter. She likes her job and thinks she’s good at it. However her life gets turned upside down when her Judge is found murdered in her own home.
Now there is a hunt to find the killer. Is it a random attack or could someone else be next?
When all the clues start pointing to Lauren she decides she needs to try and solve this herself before she is found guilty of a crime she didn’t commit.

With a ex husband to deal with, colleagues she doesn’t know if she can trust and the real killer in her group of contacts can she solve the murder or will she become the next victim.

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Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Daryian Lucas

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I wasn’t aware this was a series, but I loved this book. Who I thought was the killer was not the killer which made my mouth drop. It’s written in 3rd person but the only feelings we get explanations on are Lauren’s. I enjoyed this writing style because I didn’t feel overwhelmed with information. I would love to read the next book.

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Silent Gavel by Merissa Racine – Review by Jessica Capponi

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mystery and thriller are my favorite stories and this harbors both. I have never read a book by this author until now and it was amazing. So much so that I want to read more by Merissa Racine. Imagine being the top suspect for killing a judge and having to prove your innocence. That’s exactly what Lauren’s life entails. I would love to continue reading the Crawford Mysteries series after enjoying this timeless read.

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Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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Silent Gavel (Crawford Mystery #1)Silent Gavel by Merissa Racine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Being my first book by this author i must say I was HOOKED from beginning to end. I devoured every word of this story.
Lauren was so easy to like and I felt like I was reading about a friend the whole time.
This one kept me on my toes and I had my suspicions but I was surprised I was wrong, way wrong.

I hope we get more of Lauren and these characters as this was just such a great read.

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Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by April McCoy

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was incredible! It’s your classic wrong place wrong time scenario with so many twists and turns that leave you right on the edge of your seat! So we’ll written with a great flow and had me guessing to the end! I highly reccomend this one!!!

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Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Alexis Laidlaw

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Silent Gavel (Crawford Mystery #1)Silent Gavel by Merissa Racine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have a soft spot for murder mystery novels, and this one had everything I adore: a stereotypical crime, a number of possible suspects that keeps the reader guessing, a clueless hero/heroine, a sassy cop, & finally a great tied together ending that explains everything that the reader had been piecing together themselves. It was perfect, from the amount of detail included to the amount of foreshadowing left for the reader to imagine their own conclusions!

The character interactions between Detective Overstreet and Lauren were positively scrumptious. I kept hoping that there would be a romance side to the story and I wasn’t disappointed, it was subtle but it was there and I loved the undertones of the interactions as they unfolded.

This story was made all the better because I have family in Wyoming, where the book is based, and it all felt like I was home. The author’s descriptions were spot on, while also not focusing too overly much on detail. It made it feel all very natural!

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Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

Silent Gavel is the first instalment in the Crawford Mystery series and debut novel by Merissa Racine. This is an intriguing crime and investigation story- a murder mystery with suspense, danger, action, drama, and interesting characters.
Lauren Besoner left her old life behind for a fresh start. She found a job as the local court stenographer and her life seemed to be getting back on track. But then a judge is murdered, and Lauren finds herself under the spotlight as the prime suspect… looks like she’s going to have to figure it all out herself, before she is pinned with the crime. But a few complications spring up- bringing danger into the mix. Will she figure everything out and avoid further complications, or worse? You really will need to read all the intriguing details for yourself.
Looking forward to seeing what the next book in the series has in store for us.

Thank you, Merissa Racine!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Heather Bass

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read from this author and wow she blew my mind. I have not read a mystery story in a long time and I’m so happy I read this one. This is the first book in the Crawford Mystery series and it was a perfect book to start an addictive series. I started to read this book and I could not put it down. It only took me a little over a day to devour this story.

Lauren Besoner is finally ready to go home and start a new life. Her marriage fell apart and now she wants to start off as a new woman. Lauren gets a job that she is so excited for. She is the new stenographer in her hometown in Wyoming. Lauren doesn’t want any more drama in her life so she concentrates on her job. One morning she goes to pick up a judge that she is starting to like only to find her murdered in the house. Lauren doesn’t know what to do because she has answered all the questions but they keep on blaming her for a murder she did not do. She starts her own investigation but is she going to find the person before they find her?

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Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars

If you are a fan of mystery and suspense, then look no further than this book Silent Gavel which is the first book in the Crawford Mystery duo by Merissa Racine. This quick read is a cross between is a ‘whodunit’ cozy mystery and thriller. The plot is full of suspense and intrigue, and I was so engrossed that before I knew it, I was at the end. I enjoyed the originality of the story and the characters, well most of them. Merissa incorporates her knowledge of being a court reporter and infused it as part of the story.

Lauren is in a fight for her freedom, but can she solve the case without ruffling too many feathers and landing herself with a life sentence?

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this suspenseful story. This is my first book by this author which I look forward to seeing what is next for her. I found this book to be well written with characters that not only bring the story to life but also kept it engaging. I enjoyed being pulled into the story by the author’s use of details. The twists and turns kept me guessing and wanting to see what would happen next. The characters are not only relatable but how they contributed to the growth of the plot throughout the story. This is a story about Lauren and how she takes a new courtroom job that turns deadly. She is running from the past and goes home to take on this new job. Problem is now, she is faced with being accused of killing the judge. What happens next you will want to read this book. You don’t want to miss this book, it is a great story full of action and hard to put down. I highly recommend this book.

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Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine

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Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine
Genre – Mystery, Suspense
Page Count – 340 pages
Lauren Besoner figured it was time to stop running from her past. So leaving a broken marriage and a string of bad dates to return to Wyoming and take a steady court stenographer’s job seemed like a good place to start. But her stability shatters when she swings by to pick up the judge one morning… only to find her murdered in her own home. Shaken after calling in the cops and answering routine questions, Lauren is stunned to learn she’s the number-one suspect. And with a suspicious connection between the dead judge and Lauren’s cheating ex-husband, she has no choice but to jump on the case and pronounce herself innocent. Can Lauren track down the killer before she types her last words?

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Merissa Racine is originally from Long Island, New York. Life took her to Miami, Florida, and then to Cheyenne, Wyoming, which she now calls home. Merissa is a court stenographer by trade. Working in the court system has enabled her to give the Crawford Mystery Series its unique authenticity. When she’s not reporting a case Merissa can be found outdoors taking photos of the scenery around her – unless it’s snowing. Then she’s either enjoying a cup of coffee while reading a good book or in the kitchen cooking. Being a dog lover, you will always find a four-legged friend in her stories. Her second in the Crawford Mystery Series, Shadows of Doubt, will be out in the fall of 2021.

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