The Woman Who Couldn't Scream - (Virtue Falls) by Christina Dodd (Paperback)

About the Book

Merida Falcon--a world-class beauty, a trophy wife, and a woman with no voice--reappears in Virtue Falls with a new name and a plot to take revenge on the man who loved her, betrayed her, and walked away. But greater dangers lurk in Virtue Falls in the fourth novel of Dodd's series. Martin's Press.n's Press.

Book Synopsis

A beautiful, mute woman returns to Virtue Falls, Washington, to exact revenge on a deadly enemy in The Woman Who Couldn't Scream, a mesmerizing, emotional thriller from bestselling author Christina Dodd.

Merida Falcon is a trophy wife who seems to have it all...except she has no voice. On the death of her wealthy elderly husband, Merida vanishes...and reappears in Virtue Falls with a new name, a new look, and a plot to take revenge on the man who loved her, betrayed her, and walked away, leaving her silent and bound to an old man's obsession. But a chance meeting with her former lover brings him on the hunt for her, and meeting him face-to-face shakes her convictions. Will she have time to discover the truth about the events that occurred nine years ago? For someone in Virtue Falls is stalking women and slashing them...to death. As danger closes in, Merida has to wonder: Does the killer know her true identity--and is he trying to silence her forever?

"Tense, taut, and beautifully paced...a stunner." --Library Journal (starred review)

"Complex storytelling, a rollicking pace, and surprising twists and turns...Readers will be thrilled to get back to Virtue Falls." -Kirkus Review

Review Quotes

Praise for The Woman Who Couldn't Scream:

"Dodd's new title delivers complex storytelling, a rollicking pace, and surprising twists and turns, plus sly humor, a touch of the supernatural, and a full cast of interesting and diverse characters. Readers will be thrilled to get back to Virtue Falls." --Kirkus Reviews

"Tense, taut, and beautifully paced, this latest addition to Dodd's series is another stunner; it will appeal to romance and suspense fans alike." --Library Journal (starred review)

Praise for Because I'm Watching:

"Two emotionally damaged characters find hope, self-forgiveness, and love in this exquisitely crafted, modern version of Gaslight that hooks readers and keeps them mesmerized until the end. A chilling and gripping tale, beautifully done." --Library Journal (starred review)

"Romantic suspense favorite Dodd heads back to Virtue Falls for another smart, dramatic mystery that will keep readers flipping pages until the very end, with unexpected twists, psychological tension, and emotional depth...Another Virtue Falls winner." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Praise for Obsession Falls:

"Dodd delivers another white-knuckle tale of romantic suspense...The plot's twists and turns are handled with a positively Hitchcockian touch, while the brilliantly etched characters, polished writing, and unexpected flashes of sharp humor are pure Dodd." --Booklist (starred review)

"This one is impossible to put down. A remarkable, mesmerizing series." --Library Journal (starred review)

Praise for Virtue Falls:

"A winning read. Intense and suspenseful, with touches of romance, humor and mysticism." --Kirkus Reviews

"Mega talent Dodd returns with a truly stunning work of mystery, danger and romance." --Romantic Times (Top Pick)

"Dodd slowly ratchets up the suspense level to the breaking point, while introducing readers to the diverse and quirky characters...a nail-biting book." --Booklist

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author CHRISTINA DODD builds worlds filled with suspense and adventure, and creates the most distinctive characters in fiction today. More than fifty-seven of her novels have been translated into twenty-five languages, featured by the Doubleday Book Club, recorded on Books on Tape for the Blind, and been called the year's best by Library Journal. Dodd herself has been a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle. With more than fifteen million copies of her books in print, including the Virtual Falls series (Obsession Falls, Because I'm Watching) her legions of fans always know that when they pick up a Christina Dodd book, they've found, as Karen Robards writes, "an absolute thrill ride of a book!"