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WITNESSES' STATEMENTS
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That a first-time author is approached by a
publisher without having to go through the book rejection process is a tribute
to Stephens' writing skills, so evident in Silenced Cry.
Worth a second reading
I read Marta Stephens Silenced Cry
twice and enjoyed the second reading as much as the first. My first
reading came during a nine-hour flight from Philadelphia to Milan,
Italy. The second was enjoyed during a three-day stay in the village of
Bergamo (try to find a book store there that carries fiction in
English).
New author Marta Stephens brings a knockout thriller to the shelf. Detective Sam Harper, tough cop with a soft heart especially for the innocent, has to unravel a cold case. Stephens portrayal of this character seems as though she has been through it herself. Smart, fast-paced, and exciting, this one is destined for your keeper shelf. --Kaycee Conners "Kaycee Conners" (Mid South, USA)
Once you begin, you won't want to put the book down until you (and Detective Sam Harper) have solved the crime. A very promising first novel for author Marta Stephens that will keep you on the edge of your seat and panting for the second installment. --Melissa Sloan (Indiana)
"From someone who abhors suspense, I was mesmerized by your book and amazed that this person who I have known 35+ years had all this cop talk, street talk intrigue stored inside her head! And yes, I'll read every successive book you write with great gusto." -- Doris Shafer, Bloomington, IN (Adopted Auntie)
"I totally enjoyed Silenced Cry. I read it in one sitting. It definitely kept my interest. My "old" eyes get tired easily and I get sleepy. :) That didn't happen with this book!" -- Gina Downing, Muncie, IN.
"I normally dislike first person but found that your website lead-in really drew me in, to the point that I said to myself, "I might just read this book." -- Sandra Clarke, Canada.
"I enjoyed Silenced Cry a great deal. I thought your plotting and characterizations were excellent. I look forward to your next book." -- Brenda Robertson Stewart, IN, Author of Power in the Blood **** "The front page could be a soliloquy read by Humphrey Bogart in a black and white, dark room with cigarette smoke rising past a slightly backlit window. Nice Job." John Darren 3/13/07 **** "The website is terrific, but considering how hard you've worked on the entire project, I wouldn't have expected less. The interview portion is excellent. Silenced Cry is a great read and what's really cool is that you're going to raise the bar even higher with your second book. Congrats!" Mike Reed, Florida 3/14/07 **** "Brilliant writing. The tension and depth in the excerpt is leading up to such a great read. Sam is going to be a hit. He's going to make us beg for more." Lisa Serafim - Los Angeles, CA 3/18/07
"The first page starts the goose bumps!" Phyllis Cunningham, MO 3/19/07
"Cheering, certainly not crying for Miss Argentina. Congrats! I like your web; pulling off reverse type can be iffy, but you did it. Believe your's is the first I've noticed with a video trailer about a published book. Nice touch. Way to go!" Nancy Yockey Bonar, OH 4/20/07
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WHAT'S NEW? Order autographed books from the author ***
View Book Stephens Talks About the Series
The Body of Evidence
Stephens Interrogated http://mstephens-musings.blogspot.com
Text, photographs, and artwork copyright © 2007 by Marta Stephens
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I'm a librarian at Muncie Public Library, and your book is very popular among our customers! It hasn't touched a shelf since it was released. We are also very excited about your virtual book tour.
Great site! I'll visit often. --Jenny Luzadder (Muncie, IN)
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