The Silent Ones: An absolutely gripping psychological thriller
This morning, I was packing up lunches, ironing, putting on the laundry I should have done last night. Now my precious daughter is accused of murder.
When ten-year-old cousins Maddy and Brianna are arrested for a terrible crime, Maddy's mother Juliet cannot believe it. How could her bright, joyful daughter be capable of such a thing?
As the small village community recoils in horror, the pressure of the tragedy blows Juliet and her sister's lives apart. And things get even worse when their daughters retreat into a self-imposed silence. Can anyone reach Maddy and discover the truth before her fate is sealed?
Juliet is crushed. Nothing will ever be the same for her darling girl. But she knows that to find out what really happened that day, she and her sister must unlock the secrets of their own terrible past, a past they swore never to speak about again...
The most unputdownable psychological thriller you'll read this year from the bestselling author K.L. Slater. If you love The Wife Between Us or Gone Girl, you'll be totally hooked on The Silent Ones.
What everyone is saying about The Silent Ones:
'OH, WOW, WOW, WOW... KL Slater does it again... I'm absolutely dumbfounded and flabbergasted... A story full of lies, twisted family values, sibling rivalry... A perfect psychological thriller that you will not want to put down... Outstanding.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
'Amazing!! One of the best thrillers I have read this year. I have enjoyed all of this author's books and I think the author is highly underrated. This book should be at the top of the best sellers list. A must read!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
'If I could give this book 6 stars I would, that's how good it is... A finale with more twists and turns than a labyrinth... The author builds up the tension and anticipation leading to a shocking climax. Absolutely brilliant.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
'This book was SO GOOD! I couldn't put it down! The twists, the family drama, the sibling wars, it was a total page-turner! This is by far the best psychological thriller I've read in a long time, and highly recommend it!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
'WOW. This is an outstanding story. I was totally gripped from the beginning and on the edge of my seat throughout. Twists, turns, it has it all. AMAZING.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
'Woah! What a story and a half this one is!!!... I am a huge fan of this author's and have to say, hands down, this is her best book to date and that is high praise indeed as her other books are fab also. Dark, twisted, brilliant!' By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars
'I absolutely could not put this book down! I read this book on one super hot day, and enjoyed every last bit. The book is full of suspense and keeps you guessing all the time. Just when you think that you know what is going on you are surprised yet again... Riveting.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
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Community Reviews
At least in the beginning and middle. They are always filled with suspense and twists that keep the reader entertained. However, this is the third book of her's that I have read that fall very short at the end. The Silent Ones is no different.
Juliet is probably the most ignorant, naive character I have ever seen. Every, and I mean everyone keeps secrets from her: her husband, Tom; her sister, Chloe; her mother and father; her daughter, Maddy; and her son (which I can't remember his name); and her best friend, Beth. Yet, when Juliet discovers all the secrets, she doesn't bother confronting anyone. In fact, she only confronts two out of them all, and in both, she is way off base with her accusations. I'm sorry, but if my husband had kept such a secret as Tom had with Juliet, I would have ended it with him IMMEDIATELY. She even learns about a few lies, framing one of her loved ones, yet... she does nothing about it.
The Silent Ones had the potential of being something great, but to have such a weak ending as allowing the villain to tell their entire plan to the protagonist is so 80s styled. Not only that, but the repetition of the protagonist of her concerns while listening to the villain tells them everything about why they did what they did, who made them do it, and step-by-step instructions about the crime.
The end was what really hurt this book. It was so good until then.
Disappointing.
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