Social worker ellen moore is awaken from her warm deep sleep to take a call that brought her full attention to the true cold dark world that surrounded her. Goodreads blurb goodreads blurb not a sound byheather gudenkaufgoodreads author 3. Heather was born with a hearing impairment and used books as her retreat, becoming a voracious reader and planting the seed of becoming a writer. I first read one breath away and was glued to every page. She has created a wonderful character in amelia winn, a former nurse whose life has spiralled out of control since a hit and run left her deaf as well as a great relationship with her service dog stitch. Jennifer mcmahon, new york times bestselling author of the winter people gudenkauf has written another terrific book. Discount prices on books by heather gudenkauf, including titles like before she was found. Gudenkauf s books, so i knew i would be captivated and would be able to forget all about uncomfortable airplane seats, dragging suitcases, and changing gates. Heather gudenkauf is the nyt bestselling author of the weight of silence and before she was found. Heather gudenkauf s not a sound kicks off with amelia winn, a deaf former er nurse, and her service dog stitch stumbling across the corpse of gwen locke in the woods. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. One of the other initial and one of the most successful novels written by author heather gudenkauf is published under the title these things hidden. Little mercies by heather gudenkauf, paperback barnes.
The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Heather gudenkauf is an edgar award nominated new york times and usa today bestselling author of the weight of silence, these things hidden and not a sound. Since then, they stayed there until heather grew up. Im a huge fan of heather gudenkauf, and although this is perhaps not her best book id give all her other work a sparkling 5 stars, its still a great read. May 31, 2017 theres minimal blood and zero sexual depravity in gudenkaufs psychological suspense story although there is a faithful dog vulnerably trotting around just to amp up the anxiety. Heather gudenkauf is back with a new thriller, not a. Theres minimal blood and zero sexual depravity in gudenkaufs psychological suspense story although there is a faithful dog vulnerably trotting around just. Heather gudenkauf books list of books by heather gudenkauf. These things hidden by heather gudenkauf book club. The washington post a shocking discovery and chilling secrets converge in this gripping novel from new york times bestselling author heather gudenkauf when a tragic accident leaves nurse amelia winn deaf, she ends up losing everything that mattersher job, her husband, david, and her stepdaughter, nora.
Im always on the lookout for books featuring competent, truetolife characters with disabilities. It was really interesting to be drawn into a deaf persons world, to find out in a new way what they miss out on. Gudenkaufs books, so i knew i would be captivated and would be able to forget all about uncomfortable airplane seats, dragging suitcases, and changing gates. Little mercies by heather gudenkauf book club discussion. Heather gudenkauf books list of books by author heather. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. A shocking discovery and chilling secrets converge in this latest novel from new york times bestselling author heather gudenkauf when a tragic accident. Little lies by heather gudenkauf nook book ebook barnes. Unfortunately, these arent as easy to find as one might think. Heather gudenkauf new york times bestselling author. The weight of silence is a debut novel by heather gudenkauf. So, when i heard about not a sound, the latest novel from author heather gudenkauf, i was eager to get my hands on it.
As dawns shimmering light drenches the humid iowa air, two families awaken to find their little girls have gone missing in the night. In her most emotionally charged novel to date, new york times bestselling author heather gudenkauf explores the unspoken events that shape a community, the ties between parents and their children and how the fragile normalcy of our everyday life is so easily shattered. Jun 24, 2014 veteran social worker ellen moore has seen the worst side of humanity the vilest acts one person can commit against another. This, however, does little to heighten the suspense as. An exhilarating thriller that shows heather gudenkauf is at the top of her game. Christina mcdonald, usa today bestselling author of the night olivia fell suspenseful through alternating viewpoints gudenkauf keeps the tension high. The sixth novel by dubuque resident and bestselling author heather gundenkauf. Heather gudenkauf audio books, best sellers, author bio. I then had to find and read every book she has ever written. Gudenkauf crafts wonderfully suspenseful novels, and i was hopeful shed create a deaf heroine i could. New york times bestselling author heather gudenkauf returns with a chilling pageturner about a woman chasing clues into a decadesold mystery that could have shattering repercussions sarah quinlans husband, jack, has been haunted for decades by the untimely death of his mother when he was just a teenager, her body found in the cellar of their family farm, the circumstances a. Not a sound gripped me and held me tight until the very last pageand im still shivering. Heather gudenkauf graduated from the university of iowa with a degree in elementary education and for the past sixteen years has worked with elementary children.
Not a sound by heather gudenkauf is a 2017 park row books publication. When a tragic accident leaves nurse amelia winn deaf, she spirals into a depression that ultimately causes her to lose everything that mattersher job, her husband, david, and her stepdaughter, nora. May 17, 2017 the story is told from the viewpoint of amelia, who is deaf after an accident that was appalling. Even though gundenkaufs previous novels have been new york times and. Heather gudenkauf fan club 27 members last activity may 29, 2017 09. Tawni odell, new york times bestselling author of back roads tense and profoundly emotional. Heather gudenkauf is an american author of suspense novels. Her books are poignant, detailed, and expressive portraits of a vast range of characters. You wont be able to put down this breathless story of a young nurse, amelia winn, who has lost everything after a tragic accident her nursing career.
I zipped through the final third of the novel, keen to find out who dunnit losing precious sleep time in the process. Not a sound kept me reading till the birds started chirping. Heather gudenkauf new york bestselling author novelist. Mar 10, 2016 missing pieces is heather gudenkauf s newest book. Buy one breath away by heather gudenkauf online at alibris. To top that off, shes just a really, really nice person. Veteran social worker ellen moore has seen the worst side of humanity the vilest acts one person can commit against another.
The washington post a shocking discovery and chilling secrets converge in this gripping novel from new york times bestselling author heather gudenkauf when a tragic accident leaves nurse amelia winn deaf, she ends up losing everything that mattersher job, her husband, david, and her. It was released by the mira publishing house in the year 2011. She graduated from the university of iowa with a degree in elementary education, has spent her career. She works with atrisk schools as a reading coordinator, has three teenage children, and still manages to be a bestselling author. New york times bestselling author heather gudenkauf returns with a chilling pageturner about a woman chasing clues into a decadesold mystery that could have shattering repercussions sarah quinlans husband, jack, has been haunted for decades by the untimely death of his mother when he was just a teenager, her body found in the cellar of their family farm, the circumstances a mystery. Currently, along with writing, heather is an instructional coach, an educator who provides teachers with curricular, student, and professional development support.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Booktrib is partnering with bookish to bring you more great content, including this article by heather gudenkauf, discussing the inspiration behind, not a sound, her new thriller and her own experience with hearing loss heather gudenkauf s not a sound kicks off with amelia winn, a deaf former er nurse, and her service dog stitch stumbling across the corpse of gwen locke in. Not a sound, is another excellent novel from heather gudenkauf. Petra is callies best friend and acts as callies voice. But one blistering summer day, a simple moment of distraction will have repercussions that ellen could never have imagined, threatening to shatter everything she holds dear, and trapping. Jul 25, 2017 not a sound by heather gudenkauf, 9781848457140, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Heather gudenkauf author of the weight of silence goodreads.
Heather gudenkauf is one of my favorite new authors, and not a sound explains why. You wont be able to put down this breathless story of a young nurse, amelia winn, who has lost everything after a tragic accident her nursing career, her husband, her stepdaughter, and even her hearing. Heather gudenkauf is back with a new thriller, not a sound. Peter swanson is the author of six novels including the kind worth killing, winner of the new england society book award, and finalist for the cwa. Because of her unilateral hearing impairment, which she has acquired since her birth, author heather often used to indulge herself in reading various types of books as a retreat. Having read the weight of silence mira which i thought showed great promise i was keen to read heather gudenkauf s next book. Order of heather gudenkauf books heather gudenkauf is an american author of suspense novels. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. She is a fiercely dedicated childrens advocate and a devoted mother and wife. I started the book this morning, and have finished it this afternoon. A scintillating psychological thriller the stunning plot builds to a chillingly realistic ending. Heather gudenkauf is a popular new york and usa today bestselling author. The plot of this novel is set in linden falls, iowa, the united states, and revolves around the happenings around the lives of. The police warn amelia to stay out of the investigation, but she cant help but try to find out what happened to gwen, who had once been a good friend to amelia.
Book overview a woman uncovers earthshattering secrets about her husbands family in this chilling pageturner from new york times bestselling author heather gudenkauf sarah quinlans husband, jack, has been haunted for decades by the untimely death of his mother when he was just a teenager, her body found in the cellar of their family farm. Her books are a must purchase as far as im concerned. A womans body was found in the park next to the statue of leto, the goddess of motherhood. Heather was born in wagner, south dakota, the youngest of six children. Fans of dogged, resourceful female detectives will cheer maggie every step of the way. Having been born with a profound unilateral hearing impairment, heather tended to use books as a retreat and escape the world around he. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. One breath away by heather gudenkauf, 97818484522, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This book was my companion on a long day of travel flying from phoenix to fl. Heather gudenkauf new york times bestselling author not a. But one blistering summer day, a simple moment of distraction will have repercussions that ellen could never have imagined, threatening to shatter everything she. Not a sound heather gudenkauf 9781848457140 netgalley. I couldnt put it down, i just had to get to the ending and see how the story would unfold.
When the body of a woman is discovered in a local parkwith her bewildered fouryearold son sitting beside herveteran social worker ellen moore is called in. This novel delves deeper than the taut, suspenseful elements, touching upon some timely issues, while creating a sympathetic character, in amelia winn, that is at once vulnerable, but whose resilience is inspiring. I just wanted to check in with you to find out if you have a new book coming out soon. Heather gudenkauf is the edgar award nominated, new york times and usa today bestselling author of the weight of silence, these things hidden and not a sound. Heather gudenkauf is the critically acclaimed author of several novels, including the new york times bestseller the weight of silence. In this riveting prequel to her novel little mercies, new york times bestselling author heather gudenkauf explores how even the smallest lies can have farreaching consequences.
She regrets the first drink after she lost her hearing. See all books authored by heather gudenkauf, including the weight of silence, and these things hidden, and more. Heather gudenkauf is one of my favorite new authors. At one month of age, her family returned to the rosebud indian reservation in south dakota where her father was. Heather gudenkauf is the new york times bestselling author of the weight of silence. Having been born with a profound unilateral hearing impairment, heather tended to use books as a retreat and escape the world around her. One breath away kindle edition by gudenkauf, heather. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. In 2016 heather gudenkauf was the edgar award nominated author of the bestselling novels the weight of silence, these things hidden, and. Later, the gudenkauf family moved to iowa, when author heather was three years old. They are that good the book opens and we are on a farm in penny gate, iowa owned by the tierney family. Jul, 2017 not a sound, is another excellent novel from heather gudenkauf.
Missing pieces by heather gudenkauf book club discussion. A shocking discovery and chilling secrets converge in this latest novel from new york times bestselling author heather gudenkauf. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. The story is told from the viewpoint of amelia, who is deaf after an accident that was appalling.
I enjoyed this book much more, it starts with allison aged 21 being released from prison to a halfway house following the heinous crime she committed at. Missing pieces kindle edition by gudenkauf, heather. Authors similar to heather gudenkauf meet your next. Sevenyearold calli clark is sweet, gentle, a dreamer who suffers from selective mutism brought on by tragedy that pulled her deep into silence as a toddler. Gudenkauf crafts wonderfully suspenseful novels, and i was hopeful shed create a deaf. Dubuque author doesnt have far to turn for ideas for her books. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading not a sound.