Kenneth A Silver

Songs For the Deaf Review

“SFTD is a captivating read that is difficult to put down. Kenneth A. Silver masterfully blends historical intrigue with personal transformation, creating a story that is both beautiful and riveting… Miles’ transformation is a highlight of the book drawing readers into his journey and making his character unforgettable.” – Winner 2024 Literary Titan Book Award

“In a bold move that expands the traditional devices of a thriller into arenas of speculative works as well as nonfiction events, Kenneth A. Silver creates a historical and fictional inspection that moves from MIA service members in Vietnam to the under-discussed plague epidemics that ravaged North Vietnam throughout the war. The event received little attention because the efforts of those to bring them into the public eye were thwarted and their voices repressed-until now.” – Midwest Book Review

“In a blistering recap of the post-Vietnam War era, Kenneth A. Silver connects multi-faceted family dynamics with societal unrest, military war crimes, government corruption and the inherent injustices of the war draft to weave a masterful tale that lays bare the fate of nations. Songs for the Deaf encapsulates the spirit of an era haunted by a past that reverberates into the future. It is a story of convictions and consequences, masterfully portraying a good man pushed to the limits of his moral boundaries in his relentless pursuit of truth. Silver’s attention to detail and vivid storytelling brings the post-Vietnam War era to life in stunning detail.” – Maincrest Media

Kenneth Silver Award Winner

Songs For The Deaf

by Kenneth A. Silver

Songs for the Deaf is a wonderful story with the unforgettable presence of Miles Curtin, the protagonist. Following his bombshell discovery, the tug-of-war within his soul creates the kind of depth and literary richness that is one of the hallmarks I look for in great writing. Mariel Hemingway, Oscar-nominated actress, author, and granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway

With vivid descriptions and expert storytelling, Songs For the Deaf will transport you to another time and place, immersing you in a world of danger, intrigue, and hope. This book is a true testament to one man’s talent as an author. A Bookwatch Index Selection

Excerpts

Songs For The Deaf Excerpt

The horse is already out of the barn and making its way to their doorstep. There are the children to think of first. Sam is still too young to be trusted but keeping him sheltered will not be easy. Should anything happen to him, it will be up to Brenda to tell her mother, who is the one person who would understand everything, the one person who was always there to share it with him, and the one person he isn’t ready to talk to yet.

Songs For The Deaf Excerpt

Valerie sits with him while he bathes, fusses over him, towels him down, and helps him into his deluxe hotel bathrobe. It isn’t until then that she realizes what a terrible funk he is in. She inches closer, until her lips are close enough to his face for her to feel the static. “Look, darling, we’re way out there on a limb together. If you can’t talk to me now, when will you be ready to talk to me?”

Praise

"This is one of the liberties I’ve taken that doesn’t alter the truth. If he wasn’t thinking it exactly that moment, there and then, then he was thinking it on his walk up, his walk down, the day before, or the day after. Knowing him, he was thinking it in bits and pieces, every step of the way."