It was a day that went bad and got worse. A day when Cameron Murdoch took his ‘on the Autistic spectrum’ son Zach out for a some fun.
At the bouncy castle Murdoch realizes he can’t see Zach with the other children. He jumps inside inadvertently bumping and jostling the children creating a furor.
Zach is found, but that night he disappears from his bedroom and an unfathomable nightmare begins for his parents.
Lisa and Cameron Murdoch are crime fiction writers and their profession becomes a flash point. Many think that they murdered their son believing they can get away with it, and the swell of hatred rises beyond any reasonable proportion.
This is a fast read. A what in hell can happen next type of read. A little suspension of disbelief is needed for this book, but I say just go with it and enjoy the ride.
I reviewed Cemetery Lake by Paul Cleave in 2016, and you should check out the books of this accomplished writer here on his website.
~ June Lorraine Roberts
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16 responses to “Paul Cleave: The Quiet People”
Whoa! This definitely sounds like one of those climb-in-and-hang-on reads!
Yes!
Intriguing from over and review.
Somewhere in this book, the narrator says “the quiet people” are those whom the unsuspecting neighbors disbelieve could have committed some heinous crime. But I thought the title was also ironic, because Very Noisy People felt entitled to harass the parents, camp outside their home, and escalate confrontations with them. It was scary, but, alas, not far from what has happened in any number of cases, including that of a missing 3-year-old Nova Scotia boy whose parents were ostracized by their small community. Social media “crime-solvers” and vigilantes! Chilling, actually.
I’m so glad you mentioned this Vicky, as the vitriol shown in this book is really not that far from what some have experienced. Chilling indeed!
I’ll have to look him up, I’ve managed to ginore him thus far.
He’s got some interesting books. Let me know what you think 🙂
You mean âThe Quiet People, donât you? MarianneFrom: Murder in CommonSent: Monday, 21 March 2022 12:45 AMTo: cloggie.downunder@gmail.comSubject: [New post] Paul Cleave: The Quite People June Lorraine Roberts posted: " It was a day that went bad and got worse. A day when Cameron Murdoch took his ‘on the Autistic spectrum’, 7-year old son Zach out for some fun. At the bouncy castle Murdoch realizes he can’t see Zach with the other children. He jumps inside inadvert"
Or The QUIET people?? ❤️
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Hahahaha! I know. My friend Vicky pointed that out and I went straight to fix it.
That’s the way Cleaves’ work often is, June. It’s suspenseful and best enjoyed if you buckle up and go for the ride.
I think this one caught me a bit more in that regard Margot. But you are so right, you have to go with his writing and just enjoy 🙂
I never have a problem with suspension of belief as long as I am interested in the characters.
That’s a good point Laurie 🙂
I don’t mind suspension of belief if it (or the rest of it) is done well. These days suspension of belief is what’s on the menu. If we don’t dig in, we are likely to starve.
Oh! Nicely put Pam 🙂