What a read this was!!!! 2 young girls go to visit a elderly neighbour, and a shocking crime has taken place. But the girls are silent, they won’t speak to anyone, but what did happen in Bessies house that day and who did it?
I absolutely loved this book. It was so gripping with a lot of twists and turns. I was gobsmacked when everything started to come together. The flow of the book was great and it was so easy to pick the book up and carry on reading where I finished off.
Another fantastic book from K.L. Slater. Thank you for the advanced copy 👌👌

This book is what I think of when I think about a gripping suspense novel. The Silent Ones was a fantastic novel. It completely pulled me into the story right from the start, and I had no choice but to finish it in two days (Ha!). This is my first novel by K.L. Slater and her writing style completely absorbed me. Sometimes when the pace is slow, I start skipping ahead, but with the way she approaches the story, I found myself reading every word so I wouldn’t miss a clue.

On the surface, this looks like it’s a story of two ten-year-old cousins who are accused of murder and for that reason, their village has chosen to crucify them and their families, but underneath it is so much more than that! Slater shows the dysfunction of this family in so many ways with the little details that I felt like I wanted to shake a few of them and slap one of the characters silly. The novel also presents beautifully how the community turns against you and tries you in public court here. I think public justice is a very much relevant topic at this time when 24/7 news and social media make it so easy to twist an event. It’s so easy to get caught up in someone else’s life and contribute publicly to their pain.

I could write a whole essay about the nitty-gritty of this book, but I won’t. All I can say is that I HIGHLY recommend this book. As I said this was my first K.L. Slater book and I plan to read her other works too!

Thank you NetGalley and Bookoutour for the ARC of The Silent Ones.

One of the best thrillers I have read in while. What a fantastic read by K.L. Slater! The story took off from the very first page and did not let up until the last. The ending was satisfying, never saw that coming, definitely not your cookie cutter thriller! I was so enthralled with the book, I dd not want to put it down. It was full of twists, turns, and (what?)s, I loved it!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy of the book.
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Well what a fabulous book, and I certainly didn’t see that coming!!!

I almost read it in one day,it was that good. Just when you think that it’s all sorted, and they really are a dysfunctional family, the author pulls it out from underneath you.

This is the second book I’ve read and it won’t be the last. How Kim does it is brilliant.

My thanks to the Publishers, Kim and Netgalley for the ARC.

Okay. I had to wait to write my review because if I didn't there would have been a LOT of swearing. As it is I'm going to swear twice, right now, and then try to lay off for the rest of my review: HOLY. FUCKING. SHIT.
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This book was AMAZING. How Slater managed to write this book so masterfully is beyond me - not because she's not talented or anything of that ilk; just because the fact that ANYONE can write this well is just shocking. There were seriously like four twists at the end, all of which left me with my jaw on the floor. This is a psychological thriller to rival the best. I didn't know who to trust or what to think. And when the end hit? Holy crap. I was stunned.
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If you like psychological thrillers PLEASE read this. I'm begging. It was AMAZING. 5 stars!!

In true K.L. Slater fashion, this latest book of hers grips you right from the begging and doesn’t let go until you’re finished. I could not put this down! It didn’t feel like a psychological thriller until near the end. I was wondering at one point what category I would put this under, but as the truth behind everything starts to be unveiled, you realise that yup, this is a PT!
The two girls at the beginning and their actions made me want to cry, not for them, but for the poor old lady. I hate the mistreating of old people, even if someone just taunts or makes fun of them, it makes me really sad. They were young and hip once, and everyone gets old, it’s not something we choose. So just simply being old doesn’t mean they are open to abuse.
Saying all that I didn’t agree with the lynch mob that was out in force baying for the girls’ blood! They were just kids, and the ‘village’ were forgetting this! Also, the little thing called ‘innocent until proven guilty’! It really added to the desperation of the story, though. The girls really needed to break the vow of silence they had going on and speak up. It was quite frustrating them not talking, but this really built up the suspense.
I can’t say I figured out the truth or what had happened, but I did have my suspicions about a particular character that proved correct. The family was perfectly dysfunctional and felt very real and just how frustrating families can be.
Overall, another brilliant offering by Slater that draws you in, makes you feel involved and will not let you get any sleep until you’ve finished it!

Any mum would appreciate 5 minutes silence from their offspring but when Juliet and sister Chloe's two ten year old daughters are arrested and refuse to speak they are at a loss as to how to handle it. As everything begins to spiral out of control the sisters have to pull together while their instincts tell them to react in totally opposite ways.

This is a very enjoyable read, the families and other characters are well described and their reactions seemed realistic and edged with just enough panic to keep the tension high. Juliet's story is written in the first person while everyone else tells their tale in the third person as well as in flashback. All this is done in such a clear way that I didn't feel confused at all and the ending was skillfully done.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and the publishers in exchange for an unbiased review and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys family dramas with a multiple viewpoint.

Amazing!! One of the best thrillers I have read this year. I have enjoyed all of this authors books and I think the author is highly underrated. This book should be at the top of the best sellers list. A must read!

A fast and enjoyable read where just one chapter can easily turn into 10. When I was reading it I knew they’d be a few twists and surprises but i must admit I didn’t guess them! The tension and surprises just kept on coming in this story and It was a pleasure to read. Thanks Bookoutre and K L Slater.

The horror of being a mother of a 10 years old daughter that’s been accused of cold blood murder along with her cousin/ best friend.
This book is definitely a major gripping psychological thrillers because there are so many layers to discover between the pages that you’re head will be spinning around. The nan is such a character, she always hears or listen to what’s convenient for her but pretends to have migraines and people seem just ignoring her.
The writing was good, the characters were well depicted and the story overall is one that people should read it because sometimes in families that seems normal, a lot of abnormal things happen.

A gripping thriller centered on two ten-year-old cousins accused of murder in a sleepy village where the court of local opinion is strong.

This story has twists and turns that compare to the best authors in the genre, and moves at a breakneck pace that leaves the reader gasping for more. A worthwhile summer read by any measure.

this author never disappoints I so enjoyed two sisters who s daughters are best friends who get accused of murder they have both made a pact to stay silent not saying no more. this book is about family s friends lies and deceit fans will so enjoy very gripping and twisty so recomend

This a tremendous thriller, well-written with fascinating characters and multiple plot twists. When two young girls, who are cousins, are taken into custody over the assault of an elderly lady, their mothers, who are sisters, are devastated. Alongside the main story, there are a number of interesting sub-plots involving family relationships and friendships, and lives are devastated. The revelations are powerful and the ending surprising. I loved it!

They were Ten years old cousins and for a walk and watch over the old person Bessie Wilford .
The two girls are called Maddy and Brianna .
They only get arrested when Bessie was knocked over and had to go to hospital .
Then Bessie died and then the two girls were charged with her murder but they doesn’t talk to any one .
I had an ARC From Bookoutre

K L Slater is one of my favourite writers and this book did not disappoint. A fast moving story with lots of unexpected twists and turns. I really enjoyed reading it.

I always look forward to a new K L Slater book and this one didn’t disappoint at all. Fast paced with a good amount of twists and plenty of tension which kept me hooked.

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.

K.L. Slater has a great mind for telling a story and knows how to make twists and turns in the books. This one about 2 girls is especially riveting. I loved all the details from how the community treats everyone to the main character Juliet and all her emotions throughout the book.

I really enjoyed this book. I adored the story line and loved the main characters. I read this book in one sitting and would highly recommend this book.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley.

KL Slater is absolutely an amazing author. Every book I've read has been impossible to put down. This book was NO different. I couldn't stop reading until i got to the end. There are some great twists and turns, you won't see it coming.

What a great read! Couldn't put this one down, and what a twist i didn't see coming! Another fantastic book from this author that doesn't seem to disappoint. Can't wait for the next one.


Thanks to the publisher and net galley for an early release of this book.