Release date: August 20, 2019
Publisher: Celadon
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Blurb:
In this dark, suspenseful thriller, Alex North weaves a multi-generational tale of a father and son caught in the crosshairs of an investigation to catch a serial killer preying on a small town.
After the sudden death of his wife, Tom Kennedy believes a fresh start will help him and his young son Jake heal. A new beginning, a new house, a new town. Featherbank.
But the town has a dark past. Twenty years ago, a serial killer abducted and murdered five residents. Until Frank Carter was finally caught, he was nicknamed “The Whisper Man,” for he would lure his victims out by whispering at their windows at night.
Just as Tom and Jake settle into their new home, a young boy vanishes. His disappearance bears an unnerving resemblance to Frank Carter’s crimes, reigniting old rumors that he preyed with an accomplice. Now, detectives Amanda Beck and Pete Willis must find the boy before it is too late, even if that means Pete has to revisit his great foe in prison: The Whisper Man.
And then Jake begins acting strangely. He hears a whispering at his window…
Review:
It’s not often that I’m seriously creeped out by a book, I read some dark stuff and it takes a lot to rattle me but this one seriously got under my skin! Full disclosure, I listened to on audio thanks to my friends at Libro.fm and I assume this enhanced my enjoyment because the narrator was amazing and so many parts of this was just downright creepy due to the chilling narration. I’m sure it’s just as good in print form, but if you’re an audio fan this is a must.
I’m not touching the plot at all because it was so wickedly brilliant you just have to experience it for yourself. While the creep factor is high, it’s not totally disturbing or traumatizing, more spooky and eerie than anything else. It’s also pretty fast paced and told from multiple points of view keeping things exciting and engaging throughout. I was immersed in the pages of this one from start to finish, and what an ending, that final line gave me actual chills! Highly recommended for thriller lovers, a super impressive debut for sure!
The Whisper Man in three words: Atmospheric, Creepy and Tense
Overall rating: 5/5
Thanks to the publisher for my review copy
Great review!!! Added it to my wishlist! Thanks x
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Great review! I have this one from Netgalley and it’s next up on the TBR!
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Yay hope you like it!!
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I don’t think I’ll ever look at butterflies in the same way!
Great review, I loved this one, too.
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No kidding haha! Thank you
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I keep hearing that this one actually creeped people out! I need to get my hands on it. Great review as always!
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Yes super creepy!!
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Yay! I’m excited to read it then, perfect for Fall 😊
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Nice review! I thought this was really well done too!
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Thank you! Glad you liked it too
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Ooo an unsettling read!
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It really was!
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I loved this book! Fantastic review!
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Thank you!!
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