The Silent House (Paige Northwood, Book 1)
By (Author) Nell Pattison
Book 1
HarperCollins Publishers
AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
25th March 2020
5th March 2020
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Thriller / suspense fiction
823.92
Paperback
400
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 25mm
270g
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If someone was in your house, youd know Wouldnt you
But the Hunter family are deaf, and dont hear a thing when a shocking crime takes place in the middle of the night. Instead, they wake up to their worst nightmare: the murder of their daughter.
The police call Paige Northwood to the scene to interpret for the witnesses. Theyre in shock, but Paige senses the Hunters are hiding something.
One by one, people from Paiges community start to fall under suspicion. But who would kill a little girl
Was it an intruder
Or was the murderer closer to home
This mystery will keep you up all night perfect for fans of The Silent Patient and Cara Hunter.
Sinister, layered, atmospheric I couldnt turn the pages quickly enough Debbie Howells
A nail-biting page-turner of a thriller The sense of a community isolated, and all the conflicts and tensions that brings, adds satisfying layers of complexity James Oswald
Delicate, brutal, impossible to put down. The Silent House is a disquieting thriller Ross Armstrong
A unique, chilling, fast-paced read that plunges you into a world of silence that has so much to say Deborah Masson
A superb innovation for the crime genre a brilliantly terrifying premise and a twisty, gripping tale Philippa East
Perfect for fans of Alex Pine, Caroline Corcoran and Sue Watson!
Early readers love The Silent House
Sinister, layered, atmospheric I couldnt turn the pages quickly enough Debbie Howells
A nail-biting page-turner of a thriller The sense of a community isolated, and all the conflicts and tensions that brings, adds satisfying layers of complexity James Oswald
Delicate, brutal, impossible to put down. The Silent House is a disquieting thriller Ross Armstrong
A unique, chilling, fast-paced read that plunges you into a world of silence that has so much to say Deborah Masson
A superb innovation for the crime genre . . . a brilliantly terrifying premise and a twisty, gripping tale Philippa East
A strong and terrifically terrifying debut The Nerd Daily
Fans of female amateur sleuths will like this one, and the insight into the deaf community gives it a unique slant Shots Magazine
Gives insight into a community that many readers may not be familiar with, incorporating the difficulties faced by members of the deaf community into a cracking narrative. Pattison shows real skill, weaving the story around the characters and their needs Up! Magazine
Crime thriller of the decade ***** NetGalley Review
Phenomenal ***** NetGalley Review
Utterly enthralling ***** NetGalley Review
It will keep you on the edge of your seat ***** NetGalley Review
Chilling concept and a stunning read ***** NetGalley Review
A brilliantly written book with many twists and turns ***** NetGalley Review
After studying English at university, Nell Pattison became a teacher and specialised in Deaf education. She has been teaching in the Deaf community for 12 years in both England and Scotland, working with students who use BSL. Nell began losing her hearing in her twenties, but still refuses to wear her hearing aids. She lives in North Lincolnshire with her husband and child. The Silent House is her debut novel.