Homicide detective Nicole Foster has finally balanced an unsteady life and is anxious for a second chance. There’s no better place to start over than at the beginning—back at her childhood home on the Washington coast, where’s she raising her niece and keeping an eye on her increasingly fragile father. But Nicole’s past is never truly behind her—not when a disturbing new case stirs dark memories of the haunting investigation that shattered her career.

In the middle of the hottest August in a century, a toddler is found dead inside a parked car. Her father says he forgot her. It’s an unthinkable crime. And for Nicole, it’s made all the more unbearable by her own suffocating secrets—those shared by an old rival who has reappeared from the shadows and is pushing Nicole to the edge once again.

Now, wherever the truth lies, solving this case and avenging an unforgivable death is the most important move in Nicole’s career. But to see it through to the end, how far is she willing to go? And what is she prepared to risk this time?

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About the Author

#1 New York Times bestselling author Gregg Olsen has written more than twenty books, including the first book in the Nicole Foster series, The Sound of Rain. Known for his ability to create vivid and fascinating narratives, he’s appeared on multiple television and radio shows and news networks, such as Good Morning America, Dateline, Entertainment Tonight, CNN, and MSNBC. In addition, Olsen has been featured in Redbook, People, and Salon magazine, as well as in the Seattle Times, Los Angeles Times, and New York Post.

Both his fiction and nonfiction works have received critical acclaim and numerous awards, including prominence on the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists. Washington State officially selected his young adult novel, Envy, for the National Book Festival, and The Deep Dark was named Idaho Book of the Year.

A Seattle native who lives with his wife in rural Washington State, Olsen’s already at work on his next thriller. Visit him at www.greggolsen.com, or follow him on Twitter @Gregg_Olsen.

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File Size: 2838 KB
Print Length: 330 pages
Publisher: Thomas & Mercer (August 14, 2018)
Publication Date: August 14, 2018
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Language: English
ASIN: B077TWQW1V
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- #36 in Police Procedurals (Books)
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Wow what a riveting story.

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2018

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I have never been much of a novel reader, but since I started reading Gregg Olsen's novels, I have been amazed how real the stories can be. This particular novel drew me in on the very first page.

Nicole Foster has her faults but in the end she does what is best. The main portion of the story revolves around a murder investigation intertwined with Nicole Foster's own life. What a fantastic read. I have been following and reading Gregg Olsen books for a very long time and hope to read lots more. Thanks for another wonderful book.

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B. Campbell

On its own or as part of the series, this book delivers

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2018

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Olsen has a habit of drawing you in and evoking emotions for and about his characters. It is the same with Nicole Foster. She is flawed, real, and raw. I stayed up until midnight to download this as soon as it was released. I only stopped when I fell asleep, only to pick it up the next day. Now that I am done, I have but one question- how long until book 3?

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Becky Durant

Gregg Olsen has done it again!

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2018

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I was able to get an advanced reader copy of The Weight of Silence. I'm so glad that I had just read The Sound of Rain. This continuing story of detective Foster hooked me from the first page and I couldn't put it down. Nicole Foster is a complex character with so many demons in her past but she doesn't let that define her. I would highly recommend both books in this series.

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Lee Husemann

Very exciting and suspenseful!

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2018

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Detective Nicole Foster is back in her hometown having gotten a second chance to do the work she loves. Her mother left her and her sister, Stacy, when they were young and younger sister Stacy out shined Nicole as they grew up. Stacy's husband died in an explosion and Nicole is raising their daughter, Emma. A 1-year-old baby girl dies in a hot car when her father forgot to take her to daycare. Nicole and her partner, Carter Hanson, are working the case. This is an exciting book with lots of twists, turns and surprises in it. There are some very interesting characters and some great story lines that all tie in nicely as the book progresses. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good detective story.

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Jana J

Buy this book and read It NOW!

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2018

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I was hooked from the first page! A twisty, turny sequel to The Sound Of Rain that does not disappoint, and can be a stand alone read as well. I was happily surprised at how much I loved this book, even more than the first one. The connection I made with these characters was so solid and it was all I could do to put it down and participate in the real world. A fast paced read with excitement, danger, horrifying scenarios and even a bit of humor. I couldn't have asked for more!

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Kathy Barrows

Amazing!!! Suspenseful!!! Will Nicole EVER be free from her past??

Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2018

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I am giving this book 5 stars! Rolling off the ending of the last book, this book starts out at a climactic moment and then we backtrack and the story continues as Nicole deals with the aftermath of what her sister has done and what she has to live with knowing. The ending actually turned out better than I thought it would. I always think I know what direction Greg is going in and then he shocked me to my core! Definitely a must-read!

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Maggie

Good booK,

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2018

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Loved the characters.The original crime was very topical,many similar issues are in current headlines,although not many that are intentionally done ,as in murder.

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Another masterpiece by Gregg Olsen

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2018

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Loved it! 2nd book in Nicole Foster series. The twists and turns made it really hard to put down! Thank you Gregg Olsen for yet another great book.

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Tina

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2020

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Nicole Foster is a cop who's career is in tatters until she gets a second chance. She has to investigate what appears to be an accident, a child left in a hot car. A father who protests he forgot she was there. A mother, a nurse who's adamant her husband wouldn't deliberately leave their daughter to die baking inside the oven which was the back seat of the car. This case brings back bad memories for Nicole of the case that basically shattered her career.
As the case starts to unravel and Nicole learns the horrible truth of the toddlers death her own life starts to unravel with the presence of her sister whom she hasn't seen or heard from in years. We learn her father is in a care home, Alzheimer's. Her mother, a narcissist abandoned them all when she was a child. Her sister, who's her father favourite is just like her mum, a narcissist that always gets her own way even if it's by committing murder. Nicole is the guardian of her sisters daughter. Although wrong, Nicole tells the child her mother is dead, believing she would never darken their door again. Nicole was wrong.

I really enjoyed this book. I picked it up after reading the review of a friend, curious if I saw the same kind of view he did about the author and female lead. Nicole is such a strong female lead in the book that I do agree that forgetting the author is male can be done. I find most times that a male author doesn't nail female lead as well as Gregg Olsen did. That isn't a dig at other male authors at all so please don't take it that way 😊.
The book wasn't fast paced like I expected it to be. But a nice slow gradual undertaking of all events, past and present taking place. A novel idea which I have never seen done before in any other books I have read is the way the author did the opening scene and the end scene. Nicely done 😊.

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Annelou

Little patchy

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2019

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I enjoyed this book immensely through the first chapters but started to feel that one story took over from the other. It started off with the murder of a child but did not continue that part of the story in great detail. Nicole story became the focus and the storyline about the child became secondary without a true conclusion.

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Alison turner

Brilliant

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2018

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Now I've got to work out,which of Greg's books I haven't read. Addictive if you enjoy detective stories. Characters are believable.

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shezza OB

Predictable ending to the case

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 9, 2018

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The storyline kept me reading and turning pages, but left slightly disappointed when there was no dramatic twist as was in book 1. Still a good read

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Jules therapist

Riveting Read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2019

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This is the second book of the series. Nicole Foster is a damaged soul, however she has a deep sense of rght and wrong despite her issues. enjoyed them both immensely and would like a third!

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paulina

Compelling reading,

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2019

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Crime novel, compelling characters and pure escapism. Satisfying ending, what's not to like? I'm sure I'll go in to read more of the series.

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Natalie Way

Another gripping book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2019

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As amazing, gripping and addictive as book 1. A must read and highly recommended cant wait to read other books. Thank you

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Sam

Great title.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 5, 2018

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Great title, its significancec slowly becoming apparent. Good characterisation. Good story flow. Great ending. Looking forward to the next chapter in Nicole's story.

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Donna JOHNSON

Great tead

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2018

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I loved this book, really great fast paced story, couldn’t put it down. Hopefully there will be another fast paced Nicole Foster book out soon

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gilly Anderson

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 19, 2018

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Great story, don't know this part of the world but don't want to go there. Can't wait to read another.

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boatswain

Not bad

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 2, 2019

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Not a page turner but not a bad book. Too much inward looking for me and not enough about solving crime

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evelyn

Another great read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2018

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As gripping as the last one , brilliant author will definitely look for more of his work. Keep it up

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Mr. Ij Lambourne

Sorry

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2018

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Thank you for everything you did for me. I am afraid the item wasn’t for me.

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Sherry R

Couldn't put it down

Reviewed in Canada on October 4, 2018

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I took this book on vacation and couldn't stop reading it. Excellent story on 2 different plots. One is about the terrible murder of a child, and the other about a tragic family dynamic. Cant wait to read another Nicole Foster plot!

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snook

Really bad Editing

Reviewed in Canada on April 28, 2020

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I thought the story line was very interesting. But OMG get an Editor!!! Whoever does this for the Author is sadly lacking. I can't begin tell tell you how much I hate sloppy work. It's pretty simple. Remember what you wrote 3 chapters ago!!!

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