"The Silo", by Greg Heist

What an outstanding debut novel by a retired Police Captain, Greg Heist. In this gripping psychological thriller, the author has brought first hand knowledge by blending authentic police procedural with a family mystery.

Set in rural Midwest, we follow Detective Frank Braun interrogates Jacob Weaver, a young man facing life in prison. The case is not that simple, as the interrogation goes on, family traumas and truths rise to the surface to finally end in a confrontation at the long-abandoned silo at the Weaver family farm.

I simply loved this short story of around 170 pages. It is one of the best police procedurals I read this year.

It is mainly said in dialogue, exchange between Frank and Jacob as the Detective pursuits his questioning. The language is clear and shows the characters internal struggles. Jacob is a scare young man and Frank shows empathy towards him and wants to help him reveals his dark family secrets at his own pace. The author paints vivid picture of the going-on, every word is active and well placed. The characters are easy to love not really any bad guys just people put in awkward position trying to get a grip on the situation. It has a shocking ending but what an ending it was.

This thriller is well-said and well-done. I hope to be privilege once again.

My thanks to Lisa from Swell Media for providing me with a copy of this book