Unspeakable : A Novel | 
 enlarge | Author: Sandra Brown
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 660927
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
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Pages: 448
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Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.7 x 1.2
ISBN: 0446519790
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780446519793
ASIN: 0446519790
Publication Date: June 10, 1998
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Anna Corbett is deaf and mute, but she's not stupid. When the young widow is told by her aging father-in-law, Delray Corbett, that Jack Sawyer has been hired to work their eastern Texas ranch merely as an extra pair of hands, Anna knows that it's really the news of criminal Carl Herbold's recent prison break that has Corbett hiring the tough drifter. Carl Herbold, along with his brother Cecil, swore vengeance against Corbett, their stepfather, for cooperating with the police when the two were convicted of armed robbery. The Herbold boys were also suspected of another crime--the murder of young Patsy McCorkle--but Ezzy Hardge, then sheriff of Blewer County, Texas, never found the proof needed to go to trial. Twenty years have passed, and the McCorkle murder remains a mystery. A man obsessed, Ezzy Hardge continues to search for clues that will convict the Herbolds of the monstrous murder. Soon, Carl and his brother will take their revenge. But Anna and her 5-year-old son, David, are unaware of the degree of viciousness with which the Herbold brothers can strike. Only hired hand Jack Sawyer knows the real danger, and his growing love for Anna and David keeps him close despite the impending onslaught. Yet the longer he remains in Blewer, the more he risks revealing his past--and one particular secret that may destroy his only chance at Anna's love. In Unspeakable, Sandra Brown once again flexes her "literary muscle," providing a fast-paced, spine-tingling tale of passion, conspiracy, and stark brutality. It's a story that unfolds through the eyes of diverse, compelling characters, and culminates in a delicious ending you won't expect. --Kate Breslin
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Anna Corbett is deaf and mute, but she's not stupid. When theyoung widow is told by her aging father-in-law, Delray Corbett, that JackSawyer has been hired to work their eastern Texas ranch merely as an extrapair of hands, Anna knows that it's really the news of criminal Carl Herbold's recent prison break that has Corbett hiring the tough drifter. Carl Herbold, along with his brother Cecil, swore vengeance against Corbett, their stepfather, for cooperating with the police when the two were convicted of armed robbery. The Herbold boys were also suspected ofanother crime--the murder of young Patsy McCorkle--but Ezzy Hardge, thensheriff of Blewer County, Texas, never found the proof needed to go to trial.Twenty years have passed, and the McCorkle murder remains a mystery. A man obsessed, Ezzy Hardge continues to search for clues that will convictthe Herbolds of the monstrous murder. Soon, Carl and his brother will take their revenge. But Anna and her 5-year-old son, David, are unawareof the degree of viciousness with which the Herbold brothers can strike.Only hired hand Jack Sawyer knows the real danger, and his growing love forAnna and David keeps him close despite the impending onslaught. Yet thelonger he remains in Blewer, the more he risks revealing his past--and one particular secret that may destroy his only chance at Anna's love. In Unspeakable, Sandra Brown once again flexes her "literarymuscle," providing a fast-paced, spine-tingling tale of passion, conspiracy, and stark brutality. It's a story that unfolds through the eyes of diverse, compelling characters, and culminates in a delicious ending you won't expect. --Kate Breslin
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 A classic Sandra Brown that keeps fans coming back for more... February 19, 2008
Sandra Brown weaves many strands together to create a tapestry of romance and suspense. Psychopath murderer, Carl Herbold, escaped from prison with a plan for revenge. His stepfather, Delray Corbett, hires Jack Sawyer to protect his daughter-in-law and grandson. Emery Lomax is working with Eastpark Development to gain possession of the ranch to build a subdivision. The retired sheriff is haunted by an unsolved case. Sandra Brown brings it all together in Unspeakable.
Unspeakable is another classic example of why Sandra Brown's fans keep coming back for more. Just when you think you have figured it all out, another twist comes along. I could not put it down. Attention to detail allows the reader to get into the character. Ms. Brown gives an insight into the adversities the deaf must endure and the strength of character needed to overcome them. Once again, Brown offer's reader's a riveting suspense filled romance.
Reviewed by Kay Ramsey for ReviewYourBook.com
She missed the gist February 1, 2008
In this book SB tried to teach us about the living of a deaf person. How she feels, how she communicates or work with other people among other things. But she missed the point by far. If this is your first book about this theme maybe you'll be amazed at how deaf people make her living but even so I don't think so.
The plot is good enough to read it but is not really thrilling. Jack's story is pathetic, I mean why he had to come back to his past?
If you want to read a real deaf's thriller read "A Maiden's Grave" by Jeffery Deaver. This is a breathtaking deaf's story.
Anna's Win July 24, 2007
This is anexcellent book. It gives the reader insight into the world of a deaf individual. The plot moves along swiftly and is a real page turner.
Disappointing and looooong winded July 10, 2007
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
When Delray Corbett discovers that his stepson Carol Herbold has escaped from prison, he's concerned that he might venture back to Texas. He reluctantly hires drifter Jack Sawyer, who has his own agenda, as further protection for his deaf daughter-in-law Anna and grandson David. Newly retired sheriff Ezzy is trying to solve the decades old murder of town harlot Patsy. Everyone in town assumes it was the Herbold brothers - he was just never able to prove it. His obsession with the case wreaks havoc on his marriage. As Jack spends more time with the Corbett family, he feels a sense of family that he has never had as well as a deep attraction to Anna. When tragedy strikes the family, Jack is there to help Anna cope, learning her language and providing a strong shoulder. As the Herbold brothers venture south to Mexico, a side trip to the East Texas town for retribution with Delray on the agenda. Will Jack be able to protect his new "family?"
Brown manages to give a voice to Anna, and provides plenty of chemistry between her leads, but the story is told in excruciating detail; she could easily peel away 100pages and it still would be far too long. Carl is one of her more menacing and unredeemable characters. He is evil incarnate, and not above proving it from chapter to chapter. "Unspeakable" is a pretty average novel (and a little disappointing for fans of Browns later novels); recommended only for true Brown fans that want to read her full library of offerings.
LOVED IT, GREAT READ !!!!!! August 4, 2006
This is her second I have read and I really enjoy Mrs. Brown's writing. She has an amazing talent for including crime, passion, betrayal, and so much more. Her attention to detail is wonderful, I felt like I could actually see the whole book as a movie.
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