This is the third in the Paige Northwood series; she’s a British Sign Language interpreter working in this book with profoundly deaf social worker Sasha Thomas. Paige gets a phone call from Lukas Nowalk, a deaf client of Sasha’s to say that his house is on fire and his wife is trapped inside. The storyline reveals a plot with a web of lies and intrigue at the centre.

I enjoyed the first 2 books and had high expectations from this one as well. However, this did not have the same impact as the other two. I wasn't a fan of the characters. Paige as an amateur sleuth isn't novel anymore and I was wanting more from the character. DI Forest is a very unlikeable character, Sasha is not very likeable, she’s pushy in this novel which becomes very annoying.

There's a lot going on in this novel and the threads do not all pull together until close to the end when it will all make sense. I like that this series is set in the deaf community. It shows the difficulties in communication between the deaf and the people who can hear clearly.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for sending a digital ARC one exchange for an honest review.

I love the author’s writing. I first read her book in Silent Night and love it. This is the third in the stand alone series but didn’t love it as much. The pace is too slow. There are some unnecessary things happening in the book that I wish that author focuses on the mystery/thriller aspect of the book. I don’t like how Paige’s character presented here as compared to Silent Night. But I will still look out for the author’s future work. I like how she put the deaf community and use of sign language in her stories.

*Thanks to NetGalley and Avon for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.* 'The Silent Suspect' is third in a series of books focussing on the deaf interpreter, Paige Northwood, who somehow seems to always be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Whilst it is not vital to have read the previous two books in the series, I do think it would help, as the book does refer back to previous events and characters. This book focusses on who lit a house on fire that led to the death of a woman. The husband, Lukas, is the clear sus[ect in the eyes of the police, but can it be that simple?

Thank you netgalley and publisher for opportunity to read and provide honest feedback on this arc.

This is third in a series, I have only read one of the previous ones but I think this one was better. I enjoyed the plot, just like in the past books and the representation of the dead community as that’s not something you see often in books, especially thrillers. Overall enjoyed the book!

This is the 3rd book in the Paige Northwood series and this one seemed too obvious. About halfway through I could guess where things were going. It is still a good read though bc of the characters including Paige’s sister Anna and DC Singh whom Anna has great chemistry with despite having a serious boyfriend. Not my favorite from the series but I am invested in Paige’s life already so I’d definitely read the next in this series!

This is my 3rd book by this author and I am really loving the series - such a great plot, and well developed characters. A gripping thriller.

I haven't read any of the previous books but certainly a great idea having a specialist interpreter for the deaf, working with various public services. The story wasn't quite as good as I had expected, very slow moving.

What a gripping thriller.

This was a very disturbing but good read.

Thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish and could not get enough of.

This is a must read for anyone who enjoys a good thriller!!
Absolutely loved the characters, the plot, the tension -  impossible to put it down.
Certainly recommended!

Well that was definitely worth reading.
Thank you - I am so glad I found Nell as an author her books are great and keep me hooked until the end.
This was the 3rd in a series and I've read the 2nd but not the 1st so I need that.
More please

This is the third book in the Paige Northwood series, and it is just as good as the others.
I enjoyed the storyline and there was plenty if twists in it.
Thanks to netgalley and the publishers for this read.

I really like Nell Pattison's books. The writing always flows so well & makes the books so easy to keep reading.

I found this was an enjoyable read with a good mystery to keep you hooked.

I like how Nell uses her own experiences to tell these stories while putting people who are deaf at the forefront. Every time I read one of her books, I'm reminded how difficult life would be for someone with hearing difficulties especially now we are all wearing masks!

I gave this 3 stars!⭐

Thank you to Nell Pattison, NetGalley & Avon Books UK for a gifted eArc of this book in exchange for an honest review

The Silent Suspect By: Nell Pattison and Narrated by: Lara Steward, Clare-Louise English. Was a superb book and I loved the narrator Lara she was perfect for this new book This is the third book in the Paige Northwood series and I haven't even read the other two books in this series and I was hooked from the very beginning till the end!
Paige Northwood is a sign language interpreter within this series.

I loved it and will be going back to read the other two books.

Highly recommend The Silent Suspect.

Big Thank you to HarperCollins UK Audio, books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Read couple of books by this author in the past. This book has few good twists and kept me guessing till the end. However, at few sections I felt it was way to slow. - Overall a good read

Paige Northwood returns in the third instalment of this series and, with the fourth coming out pretty soon, I knew I had to review this one sharpish!

I have enjoyed the rest of the books of this series and feel that by now, I have a good understanding of Paige’s character. However, I couldn’t help but be annoyed and frustrated by Paige’s actions: repeatedly getting involved in the police investigations, being naively led by her boss, and not thinking when actions will put her in danger. If you have yet to read any of this series, there is enough information provided by Pattison that you don’t need to have read the other two books, but I think it helps to get a grasp of what Paige has been up against already.

Following a similar format to the previous novels, this time Paige is helping to interpret for a man who is arrested on suspicion of arson and murder. Although Lukas does not speak to defend himself, Paige and his social worker, Sasha, are convinced there is a reason for his silence. Through Sasha’s insistence, Paige reluctantly helps to try and find out why Lukas will not protest his innocence. Does it prove his guilt? Or is there more to his wife’s murder than they realise? The police appear to be stumped about what really happened, and, even though her police friend, Singh, warns Paige about staying away from the investigation, it seems like Paige has a taste of finding out more information and cannot stop herself.

I disliked Sasha very early on in the story. Pattison makes it clear how one-sided their relationship is. Even though Sasha is Paige’s boss, I think Sasha takes advantage of Paige’s willingness to help. It was this that made me feel quite frustrated by the story as I wanted to see Paige stand up for herself and allow the police to do their investigations. Of course, if this actually happened, there wouldn’t be much of a story featuring our protagonist.

Therefore, I think it would have been great if readers could see Paige formally working for the police. After being involved in two significant cases, I was anticipating Paige to be secure in her employment with the police. Although she is compromised on this case because she is a witness to the fire, I still yearned for her presence in the official investigation. I think this would have taken the plot inside the police station and offered an alternative perspective to the crime unit.

Leaving on a question about Paige’s romance, I wonder how Pattison will develop this element of the storyline in the next novel. I would like to see a bit more of a settled Paige but feel frustrated by her reckless actions. Furthermore, perhaps her questions in this story will enable her to work for the police? I can only hope this is what is in store next for our protagonist.

I enjoy reading this series because I think the sign language and involved characters make this a more varied read. It is certainly an alternative take on a crime story and it is not the violent, gritty type that you can come across. Pattison strikes a careful balance where this is not a book about the disadvantages that people hard of hearing face, but more about the community and how they are impacted when a crime takes place. It’s an interesting take on a well-established genre and I look forward to seeing what happens next in the series.

With thanks to Avon books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I have read the two previous books in this series and whilst they were good, I wasn't able to be overly enthusiastic. Unfortunately, this is the same.

The story starts well but quickly becomes tedious and I found myself skimming large sections which is never a good sign. The characters are not particularly likeable and I found Paige became increasingly annoying and don't even get me started on the so-called Social Worker who I found to be unprofessional and not like any Social Worker I have ever met.

I couldn't connect with the characters or the story at all, I didn't feel any tension or thrills and the final reveal was disappointing and, for me, predictable. The only saving grace is the insight into the deaf community and the difficulties and barriers they face every day.

This book wasn't for me and I'm really sorry to say that I won't be reading more in this series but plenty of others have enjoyed it so give it a go if it sounds like your type of book.

I would like to thank Avon Books and NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest, unbiased and unedited review.

Book #3 in this series. I think you could still read it as a standalone but I’d definitely read the first two as well. This is based on a woman who is sign language interpreter. I really love Paige! She’s such a believable and interesting character. Can’t wait for #4!!

Loved this book!!! I have really enjoyed this series of books as they are about a community I didn’t lol now much about prior to reading. Thank you for the arc!

This is the third book in the Paige Northwood series. A house is burnt to the ground with a body inside. Who is responsible and why did this tragedy happen? Paige is unwillingly pulled into danger as she gets closer to the truth behind a tragic death and string of fires. Paige is a sign language interpreter. Her client is arrested and she could hold the key to his freedom.
Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books for my copy.

This was my first time reading a novel with people with disabilities getting featured as main characters. I felt the book was a bit slow to start with, but then it picked up speed around in the middle. Overall a good read.

Thank you Netgalley and publishers for the review copy

This is the third in a series of novels featuring British Sign Language interpreter Paige Northwood, who has a Miss Marple-y way of running into crimes, and a somewhat unfortunate tendency to keep rushing in where good sense (and police advice) should keep her away. I had not read either of the first two books in the series, and it was not a problem at all to jump in and start with the third. The use of italics to convey signed speech is highly effective without being distracting. The setting is interesting and educational (what’s it like to be an interpreter; what are idiotic assumptions people make when they interact with deaf people, etc.) Paige and the supporting friends and family characters are appealing. The mystery has a good number of reasonable suspects and motives, even if some of the surprises are telegraphed early on. I would have preferred less emphasis on the romantic subplot—it’s fine as an extra element, but towards the end Paige's nonstop angst over things like what a kiss might mean became a bit much. This is an untrained person who keeps risking her own life because of an inability to stop meddling, and that’s her primary concern? The book’s ending is solid and leaves us looking forward to the next installment.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for a digital advance review copy.