A great twist on a murder mystery. Loved the idea and the suspenseful theme. Would really recommend. Worth reading.

Gripping from the start and although this book is part of a series . it could be read as a stand alone story. Highly recommended

This book 3 in the series. I’ve read 2 out of the 3 and I’m definitely on board with it.

In this latest installment, we have a very suspenseful murder mystery with a lot of moving parts. The various bits and pieces end up blending together well to give us a very satisfying read!

Now, I will say that one particular reveal wasn’t a surprise at all. I think I was supposed to be surprised at what a certain character was up to, but I was mostly surprised that our main character didn’t see it.

As always, the insights into deaf culture and wonderful. I loved reading it and look forward to more books in the future!

• ARC via Net Galley

Some people choose their books as an automatic purchase depending on the author. I know this because I do it as well. However for some time now Avon had made its way into my shelf. It wasn’t something that I had done consciously but the type of crime thrillers they publish are just so engrossing.

The first book I read that was published by them was by Helen Fields in the DI Callanach series. I still remember devouring the first book and wondering how I had never heard about Helen Fields.

The same thing happened now with Nell Pattison. The Silent Suspect is actually the third book in the Paige Northwood series—a series I hadn’t heard about before. Hence I am starting now to include on the very small list of authors that I consider as an automatic purchase the publisher Avon.

I’m a bit furious at my reading friends because they haven’t actually recommended this to me before. Because let me tell you this is one of the best thriller books I’ve read in a long time.

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Paige is called to a house fire because the family who lives their is deaf. The wife died in the fire which was later ruled a homicide. The most likely suspect was the husband, but Paige did not think he did it. This book kept me guessing.

Part of a set of stories, I really didn't mind that I was reading them out of order - I'm more than happy to now go back through the series to make up for lost time. Engaging storyline with engaging and realistic characters who allow you to see into the frustrations of living with hearing loss and the stereotypes that are drawn from it. 'The plot will keep you guessing as to who is the ultimate bad guy and will keep you guessing through to the final pages.

This book had me from page one, I could not turn the pages fast enough!

A well thought out plot with complex and developed characters. A fast paced thriller with plenty of mystery, suspense, twists and turns.

Although The Silent Patient is the third installment in the Paige Northwood series, I felt that it also worked perfectly as a stand alone novel.

A compelling good read that keeps you invested from start to finish.

I would definitely recommend it.

Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books for the ARC.

💫Book Review💫

The Silent Suspect by @writernell
Publication date - 29th April 2021.

Thank you to @netgalley and @avon_books for my advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review.

The silent series has became one of my favourites, as soon as I heard this was available I had to request.

It was so good to be back in to Paige’s world, I really enjoy reading about her work as interpreter and the situations she ends up in.

I loved the introduction of the new characters, whilst keeping the consistency of previous books and their characters.

An interesting storyline which kept me guessing, and more importantly, the removal of Max 😂😂 I cannot wait to see how the storyline develops in the next book, especially after that ending! 😱
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/5
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i was thrilled at the chance of reading this book. I have read this authors previous work and I can honestly say I was really looking forward to this one.
This is one of those books that really does drag you in.
Paige Northwood is a BSL interpreter. (British Sign Laungage) Paige interprets for a lot of different people.
After being contacted and finding out that a house was on fire, Paige attends to help Lukas whose house is on fire, Lukas is deaf so needs Paige to sign for him so he can understand what is going on.
Lukas' wife is still inside the burning building.
It is soon discovered that Lukas' wife Nadia was all ready dead when the fire started and it wasn't the fire that killed her.
Paige believes that Lukas is innocent and will go as far as she can to help him. However not everyone is being straight with Paige. Why are people not telling her the full facts, what are things being kept from her.
Deceipt, family. love, loyalty this book has it all. Full of twist yet a very easy read to fly through. Once started I was so engrosed in the story I couldn't put it down. Loved everything about this book and more. I look forward to reading more from this author and I have no problems what so ever recommending this book.

An absolutely cracker of a book. As a retired Fire Officer I get very picky about how fires are depicted in crime books, but the first chapters in this book contained the best description of a house fire, from a civilian witness point of view, that I’ve ever read.
With the bar set that high the rest of the book had a lot to live up to, but it did it.
I loved the characters, the plot, the setting, and even the bit of romance that runs through it.
A brilliant read.

Plenty of mystery, peril and suspense and a feel of several interwoven and very current storylines with regards to gangs and county lines. As with the other books in this series there is an added depth and interest as some of the main characters are deaf and the signing interpreter is pivotal and highly involved in the storyline and action. I feel this is sensitively written and contributes positively as the characters are strong and very likeable. I didn’t guess who the perpetrator was until near the end of the book and enjoyed the twists and turns along the way. A very good read, I would definitely recommend it.

Amazing!! This is a 3rd of the series and just as good as the first two. I highly recommend this series to any reader that loves to read.

I received an advance copy of, The Silent Suspect, by Nell Pattison. I really liked this book, I have read other books by the same author, and they are just as good.

I have loved reading Nell's previous books, if you haven't read them you really should as they are just as good as this one. All of Nell's books are fast paced and chilling. You never know what is around the corner when reading, especially with this story. It is about Lukas and his wife, when a huge fire starts at their house, Lukas calls Paige who is his interpreter as he is deaf, when she arrives Lukas is fine but his wife is not. They find out that his wife was already dead before the fire started. But who killed her? all fingers point to Lukas but was it really him? or does he know more than he is letting on? Paige goes on a quest to find out what really happened. Will she be in trouble too? A dramatic, tense and on the edge of your seat read. I look forward to Nell's next book.

I enjoyed the book, but feel that it's getting to be a bit worn now. If Paige could become a police officer it would help, but the lucky amateur, especially helping the deaf community, beating the police is becoming wearing. Good story though.

Loving this series, such a different point of view, Paige is going to get in trouble everytime! I hope there will be more, an awaiting a big romance. Another fantastic book

The third in a series, THE SILENT SUSPECT follows BSL interpreter Paige as she becomes embroiled in a homicide case. Having not read the previous books in the series, I do think it works as a stand-alone but I think there are some holes that perhaps were more fleshed out in the other books but were definitely lacking in this one. However, as a whole I enjoyed the story and mystery and found the unique elements involved with dealing with deaf characters to be enlightening.

When Paige is having dinner with her boyfriend one night, a deaf client of hers (Lukas) FaceTimes her and asks her to call the police for him as his house is on fire. She does and immediately goes to his home only to learn that Lukas’s wife Nadia was also inside - but had already been murdered prior to the fire being set. When Lukas is arrested for Nadia’s murder, Paige winds up becoming an amateur sleuth in an attempt to find out what really happened as she believes he is innocent.

While I think this could use some editing (several themes were very repetitive), and the relationship that Paige has with Detective Singh feels very forced and baseless, it was still a fun quick read. I am an avid thriller reader and it was nice to experience something from a different vantage point with different kinds of characters.

This is the third book I have read by this author and again she has done a fabulous job. I love that each book centres around the same main character and that it includes people from the deaf community. Each book gives you an inside view of what life is like for those that are deaf and how they are treated and perceived by others.

Her characters are all well developed and easy to get to know. I find I can picture them without an abundance of physical description which I prefer as I can create the characters as I imagine them.

The relationships in the book are great except this one left me wanting something different.

Overall this is a wonderful murder mystery that keeps you enthralled from beginning to end. There are lots of false leads to keep you wondering who the killer is and Paige continues to get herself into dire situations in each book that only makes you like her more. A plus for the author.

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon Books for allowing me to read this amazing novel.

Now this was a good book. It’s one of those that really makes you think and leaves you pondering the ending even when it’s over.

- Paige is such a complex and well developed character. She doesn’t take things at face value and her sense of curiosity drives the story forward.
- I love the representation in this book and it also made me consider how I could be more adaptable in my day to day life.
- I thought the plot was well thought out and Nell clearly made the effort to properly consider the mystery from all angles.
- I really liked how this book played out. The pacing was just right, the writing was great and I’ll definitely read another one of these books.
- I will say, the drama with Max was what let this book down. I don’t think it was needed but this book is clearly a part of a companion series so this storyline likely makes more sense if you have read the first two books. I just think this part took away from the story and I wasn’t interested in the romance.

I would definitely recommend this!
I received this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Another great book by Nell Pattison!
I really enjoyed continuing on with Paige's story (although you do not need to read the previous books to know what's going on) The stoty had lots of twists and turns that kept me guessing! The book was very well written and I can't wait gor the next one!
Definite ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐