Fear The Silence by Robert Bryndza (Raven Street Publishing)

With plans and intrigues of the greatest caliber, Robert Bryndza's brand-new standalone crime novel transports you from London to the fictitious Croatian island of Tišina (Silence) and back.

Maggie finds it extremely difficult to comprehend the suicide death of her husband Will, who passed away suddenly. She discovers several hints as she organizes his inheritance, some of which she initially doesn't comprehend but which appear to have been planned and sent by Will himself. What mysteries still linger in the shadows? Does she really know her husband? Maggie is placed in immediate danger and is compelled to run for her life.

The author's previous crime books are a little different from this one. It didn't particularly appeal to me because, at points, it's downright cringeworthy. 

Maggie's psyche fluctuates all the time, which is understandable given the story, but it's not well-grounded because the author emphasizes that she's a doctor with a scientific approach, but throughout the novel, she finds herself in situations where it turns out to be very passive, at the mercy of others' help. The other characters are only incidental; they are too two-dimensional. Even though the atmosphere is nicely described, it is dark and uncomfortable.

The novel is good entertainment for an evening, but it feels too much like some kind of treasure hunt or an action thriller.

The plot is predictable and unbelievable, with unrelatable characters.

3/5