The Silent Stones

A well-paced story told with humor and candor. The Silent Stones hooks you as it weaves historical and modern Jamaican narratives with complex family relationships mired in secrets and deception.

Wow! Just read it - you'll laugh, cry, be horrified, angry say 'ah gud!' And be left wondering what the stones in your ancestry would say.

I found this novel to be very well written end. It was truly a page turner! Not any boring parts.

A fantastic book, kept me gripped from start to finish!

Wow, this book is very well written and drew me into life at Singleton Manor. It was difficult to put it down, and I flew through the pages as I was drawn into the story. The vivid description of scenery, places and food had me salivating at times.

This book really brings to life the saying, "if walls could talk". The clear and distinct descriptions of Jamaica from the jerk pork, the nerve racking Jamaican driving, the mango trees, to the views of the ocean completely transported me to the island as if I was an unannounced part of the adventure. The twists and turns of the plot as it unveiled the often multilevel, multi dimensional impact of family secrets captured my attention. You will laugh out loud, read in wonder, empathize, criticize and maybe even cry. Great read!

I totally enjoyed this book. I loved the humor combined with history and very interesting characters that took me down many unexpected twists and turns as the revelations of this family and the memories stored in this house made me take a second look at both the lighter and darker side of family. A must-read for anyone who loves a good historical novel.

Wonderfully written. This story draws you right into the lives of a Jamaican family and their history. Make no immediate plans, though. Once you pick it up, you will not want to put it down.