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Stacey Kade

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17 verk 2,206 medlemmar 187 recensioner 4 favoritmärkta

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Inkluderar namnet: S.A. Barnes

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Verk av Stacey Kade

Dead Silence (2022) 566 exemplar
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The Rules (2013) 327 exemplar
Queen of the Dead (2011) 239 exemplar
Body & Soul (2012) 157 exemplar
The Hunt (2014) 125 exemplar
The Trials (1620) 69 exemplar
738 Days: A Novel (2016) 64 exemplar
Finding Felicity (2018) 40 exemplar
Ghost Station (2024) 39 exemplar
For This Life Only (2016) 32 exemplar
Starlight Nights (2018) 24 exemplar
Bitter Pill (2013) 13 exemplar

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Andra namn
Barnes, S. A.
Kön
female
Nationalitet
USA
Bostadsorter
Chicago, Illinois, USA

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“Dead Silence” by S.A. Barnes took me on a chilling journey through the depths of space aboard the eerie remains of the luxury space-liner, the Aurora. With elements reminiscent of both Titanic and The Shining, Barnes weaves a tale of suspense, horror, and psychological thriller that grips the reader from start to finish.

The story follows Claire Kovalik, the leader of a beacon repair crew, who stumbles upon a distress signal leading them to the long-lost Aurora. What begins as a potentially lucrative salvage operation quickly spirals into a nightmare as Claire and her crew encounter inexplicable horrors lurking within the ship's dark corridors.

Barnes expertly crafted an atmosphere of claustrophobia and dread that made me feel as though I was trapped alongside the characters in the vast emptiness of space. The tension steadily mounts as whispers in the darkness and unsettling phenomena plague the crew, keeping both the characters and me on edge.

One of the novel's strengths lies in its characters, particularly Claire, whose troubled past and unreliable narration add layers of complexity to the story. As Claire grapples with her own inner demons while facing external threats, I was drawn deeper into the mystery surrounding the Aurora and its gruesome fate.

The blend of science fiction and horror elements is executed seamlessly, creating a truly immersive experience that left me breathless. From its spine-tingling premise to its heart-pounding conclusion, “Dead Silence” is a gripping rollercoaster ride of suspense and terror that will linger in my mind long after the final page.

While some may find the pacing sluggish in parts, particularly during the middle section of the novel, the payoff is well worth the wait as the story builds to a crescendo of blood-curdling action and revelation.

Overall, Dead Silence is a must-read for fans of science fiction horror, offering a compelling narrative, memorable characters, and plenty of thrills along the way.
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BettyTaylor56 | 19 andra recensioner | Feb 15, 2024 |
(2021) Good Sci-Fi I learned about in a online review. A salvage vessel picks up a distress call from a 20 year-old derelict space luxury liner. All souls on board appear to be dead and when the crew starts to investigate, the ghosts of those who died haunt all including the Team Leader, Claire. GrimdarkMAGAZINE: It's been twenty years since six hundred and fifty people vanished on the very first and only luxury space cruiser, the Aurora. In one of the biggest space disasters in human history, an enormous spaceship and all its passengers seemingly disappeared from existence. Until Claire Kovalik and her crew find it. Once onboard, they realize a nightmare has awoken. A horror that once plagued the Aurora's maiden voyage is now repeating itself. Disturbing and chaotic, Dead Silence by S. A Barnes proves space is not so empty after all.Team Leader Claire Kovalik and her crew are meant to be the last human beacon-repair team upon completion of their current tour. Horrified at the idea of never returning to space, Claire is secretly thrilled when they pick up a distress signal far away from their rendezvous point. Her hopes are further elated upon discovering the abandoned Aurora. Claiming this lost vessel and its riches inside would allow her to buy her own transport company, if they can survive the horror awaiting them.S.A. Barnes created the perfect setting with the unspeakable tragedy within the Aurora while appreciating the vastness of space. The magnificence of the ship Aurora now turned graveyard creates a chilling ambience even before Claire ventures inside. As they search the ship, they realize something is warping reality and poisoning their perspective. Claire's team reports strange sightings and whispers. Claire is even more under its influence. Something is hell-bent on claiming them, but not alive. The setting is so powerful, Aurora becomes a character itself.Dead Silence is split between Claire narrating what happened once her and her team boarded the Aurora and present time in Verux Peace and Rehabilitation Tower. With missing gaps in her memory, she is incapable of distinguishing between real events and what she hallucinated. Her case file is already well documented with known psychosis and personality faults making her credibility further questionable. Since Claire is our unreliable narrator, we must make our own judgement of what truly happened on the Aurora.It is difficult to trust Claire Kovalik, which makes reading Dead Silence more unsettling. She is brash and sometimes immature. Her past traumatic experiences have made her somewhat reckless. Her overwhelming guilt as a survivor and near blatant disregard for her own life had deemed her unfit to lead. Her fears of being responsible for endangering her team feels genuine. Dead Silence is truly frightening because of Claire's perspective.Having the same feel as The Haunting of Hill House, this novel's strength relies on more than jump scares. Can we trust Claire Kovalik or did she lead her team to their demise? Dead Silence is psychological horror and hallucinogenic madness.… (mer)
 
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derailer | 19 andra recensioner | Jan 25, 2024 |
I wasn't 100% sure about reading this book because sci fi stories set in space are kind of hit or miss with me, but I"m really glad I decided to give it a try, because this one was definitely a hit. I've heard it described as "claustrophobic" and I got that impression, too. You can feel the walls of the station closing in on you when crew members start acting odd, and then one of them turns up murdered. Who did it, why did they do it, and who will be next? You find yourself asking those questions right along with the remaining crew members, and then are unable to put the book down until you get your answers!

This is a well written book full of great characters, a setting that is described perfectly, and enough action to keep things tense and keep you on the edge of your seat throughout.

All in all, I enjoyed this book very much and am giving it an enthusiastic 5/5 stars.

*** I want to thank NetGalley, Tor Publishing Group, and S.A. Barnes for the opportunity to read and review an ARC of this book.
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jwitt33 | Dec 30, 2023 |
This creepy space titanic story was a very fun read. It was evenly paced, had interesting flashbacks, yet didn’t become confusing or have complicated timelines. I enjoyed it quite a bit
 
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Verk
17
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3.9
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ISBN
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