Title: The Silent Ones
Author: K.L. Slater
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense
First published: July 24th 2019
Publisher: Bookouture
Finished reading: July 6th 2019
Pages: 432
“I have nurtured and protected my daughter for ten whole years, and now she’s slipping away from me like sand through my fingers and there’s nothing I can do about it.
Nothing at all.”
*** A copy of this book was kindly provided to me by Netgalley and Bookouture in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! ***
I think most will know by now I’m a huge fan of Kim Slater‘s psychological thrillers and she is without doubt one of my favorite authors of the genre. I absolutely loved 2019 release Finding Grace earlier this year, and I might have squeeled a little when I saw that we were going to have a second Slater title coming out this year. Of course I couldn’t resist getting a copy as soon as I saw it was available on Netgalley, and of course I knew it wouldn’t be waiting long on my kindle either. And guess what? The Silent Ones was without doubt another winner! The only reason I didn’t finish this story in one sitting is that I started it too late in the evening and I needed to get some sleep in to be able to function as a human being the next day… Because trust me, this is one of those stories that will make it hard to let go and stop reading before you reach the final page. What a read!
Why was The Silent Ones yet another success for me? The first thing that stands out is the writing, which is just as brilliant as always and draws you right in. I found myself to be hooked as soon as I read the first chapter, and the beginning of the story sets the right tone for the rest of the book. The Silent Ones is basically a family focused psychological thriller with a dramatic twist and a LOT of secrets that will keep you on your toes. I think this contrast between the family drama and the shocking crime and accusation of the two ten year olds is what makes this plot so fascinating. On the one hand we have the two sisters, Juliet and Chloe, who seem to have their issues and secrets within their family and past. More about this part of the story is slowly revealed in the chapters set in the past as well as the present, and this storyline serves as a contrast with the more brutal and accute present situation. Because the real ‘stars’ of The Silent Ones are their ten year old daughters Maddy and Brianna. The fact that they are the only suspects of the brutal assault of an older member of a small community is shocking considering their age, and you are left wondering if one of them really could have done it. Likewise, we have that same community already convicting the whole family before the girls are even charged with something… Something that sadly is all too believable and still happens all the time. I admit I did see part of the final reveals coming, but it cannot be denied that it was a brilliant way of turning around the story completely. If you are looking for your next psychological thriller read, you should definitely consider this well written, complex and gripping little gem.
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Fantastic review!
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Thanks!
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Another great review and recommendation to check out. Always appreciate your posts 😀
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Thank you! You can’t go wrong with Kim Slater. 🙂
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Wonderful review, Yvo! I’m still on the lookout for the US version.
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Oh it’s not published yet there? I didn’t realize.
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I loved it completely too. My review would be up later
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I’m glad to hear it! I’ll be looking out for your review.
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Great review, Yvo. I enjoyed this one too. That community was so harsh and judgemental.
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I know right? I was so shocked by their behavior as, despite the brutality of the crime, we are talking about judging two ten years old in a brutal way before the full facts are even known.
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I’m so thrilled you enjoyed it. She is a favorite author and I’m looking forward to picking it up soon. ❤
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Yay! I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did. xx
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You definitely have me adding it, Yvo. Wonderful, intriguing review!
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I can highly recommend her psychological thrillers in general! They are all brilliant.
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This review is gushing with love! Glad to hear how much you enjoyed it. Sounds like a winner indeed. Awesome review, Yvo! 😀
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Oh yes with Kim Slater I have no choice but to ramble about how much I loved each story haha.
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The thick layers of secrets in this family kept me hooked! A MASSIVE win for Slater again and a fantastic review from you! xx
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I know right? I’m happy you loved it as much as I did! ❤
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