I enjoyed the premise of this book, and I think this would be a great read for a "gentle reader" of thriller books. I dabble in horror and I think I was looking for something a little edgier when it comes to a serial killer and his victim. However, the characters were well-rounded and I was cheering for everyone against this evil man.

The Quiet Tenant is definitely one of the darkest thrillers I've ever read. Throughout the entire book I had goosebumps and felt queasy. One of the main characters has been held captive in a shed for 5 years by a man. By a man that mentally, physically, and sexually abuses her. The kicker is that he has/had a wife, a child, and is a man that the whole town adores. So even if this woman ever does escape who is going to believe her?

Throughout this book we have three perspectives. The woman in the shed, the daughter of the man, and the bartender of a bar that the man frequently goes to. I was genuinely on the edge of my seat the entire book. Having all wildly different perspectives was crazy. We see this horrible man from the eyes of his daughter, an outsider, and the woman that he kidnapped.

While this was a 5 star book for 80%, it went down within the last 50 pages. I was waiting for some wild chaotic ending or at least an ending with a bang. Sadly, it was very anticlimactic and I definitely wanted more. I couldn't believed as softly as it did. If this would have had a bigger ending or at least some justice, this would have easily been a favorite of the year for me

Loved this book! In several ways I was reminded of Room, by Emma Donoghue, but Michelin creates a riveting story all her own, I was with the woman trapped by her kidnapper; she is clever, brave and worthy of all my sympathy. I could not stop reading, which is said about so many American thrillers, but this French author brought fresh talent to a new rather typical skill.

I’ve been excited to read this debut novel since I saw @crimebythebook rave about it! And it’s definitely a unique story. It’s a slow burning thriller with exquisite writing.

Aidan is wonderful family man who just lost his wife. He lives with his daughter and volunteers his time around town. But is he as seems? He has a dark past that no one knows about- except the woman locked in his shed. He has done this before… 8 times. But Rachel is the only survivor.

This book is told in three POVs: Rachel, the woman in the house, Cecilia, and Emily. Rachel’s POV is hard to read sometimes because it’s just so awful she’s unable to release herself. It’s very vivid and it’s incredible how adjusted she is despite being locked up for over 5 years. Cecelia is Aidan’s daughter, who doesn’t suspect anything and still grieving the loss of her mother. She’s a bit of a loner and enjoys spending time on her own. Emily is the owner of the local bar and restaurant and she looks forward to when Aidan stops in. They begin a flirtation that turns to more when they both volunteer at a town fun run 5K.

I loved how nosy Emily became after needing to know more about Aidan. He was slowly revealing a little bit about himself, but she dug to find more info. I enjoyed this book, but it moved so slowly. I wished the pace was a little faster and I think this would be a 5 star read. The writing is fantastic as is the building of the story. I would definitely read more from this author.

Thank you so much to @aaknopf for my gifted copy. The Quiet Tenant is out now.

This was a 5 star book for me. The description I saw that it was “if Luke from Gilmore girls was a serial killer”, and that hooked me immediately. It was extremely well written and intriguing, highly recommend.

I didn't like how we never really got any depth. He's a bad man, they are victims, bad things happen blah blah. It seemed very flat and like the only goal was to shock and appall. It was gross.

I didn't notice this was Clémence Michallon's debut and found out when I started looking for other books by them immediately after finishing this title. This is a suspenseful story with multiple viewpoints, which made it very difficult to put down.

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Y’all going to need to STOP - DROP - and ROLL
Because this book is on fire 🔥
This debut novel is a pulse pounding certifiable BARNBURNER
It’s a psychological thriller about a serial killer….

Do you know what … never mind, doesn’t matter what it’s about I’m telling you it’s a barnburner. I didn’t know what it was about. I just found the cover interesting.
So don’t read anything about it just dive in you’ll figure it out real quick. There’s no question about what’s going on in this book. you’ll be on the edge of your seat the entire time. 

The Quiet Tenant ~ Clemence Michallon

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"𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕜 𝕒𝕓𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕤. 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕡𝕠𝕕𝕔𝕒𝕤𝕥𝕤. 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕟𝕖𝕨𝕤 𝕒𝕣𝕥𝕚𝕔𝕝𝕖𝕤. 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕥𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕠𝕚𝕕 𝕙𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤, 𝕝𝕠𝕟𝕘 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕧𝕠𝕝𝕦𝕥𝕖𝕕, 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕞𝕠𝕤𝕥 𝕠𝕦𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕘𝕖𝕠𝕦𝕤 𝕎𝕆ℝ𝔻𝕊 𝕚𝕟 𝕒𝕝𝕝 𝕔𝕒𝕡𝕤. 𝕊𝕠𝕞𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕤 𝕔𝕒𝕞𝕖 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕥𝕚𝕡𝕤 ... 𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕤 𝕟𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕤𝕒𝕚𝕕: 𝕒𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕖𝕟𝕕 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕕𝕒𝕪, 𝕚𝕗 𝕒 𝕞𝕒𝕟 𝕨𝕒𝕟𝕥𝕤 𝕥𝕠 𝕜𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕪𝕠𝕦, 𝕙𝕖 𝕜𝕚𝕝𝕝𝕤 𝕪𝕠𝕦. 𝕀𝕥'𝕤 𝕟𝕠𝕥 𝕦𝕡 𝕥𝕠 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕥𝕠 𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕧𝕚𝕟𝕔𝕖 𝕙𝕚𝕞 𝕟𝕠𝕥 𝕥𝕠."

I went into this book with some pretty high expectations because the synopsis sounded like something I would absolutely love, and I was not disappointed in the slightest! This book immediately hooks you with a POV from 'The woman in the shed' and doesn't let you go until the book is finished. There were so many POVs, but the way in which they were written was incredibly genius and never confusing. (You will see exactly what I mean by this when you read the book.) They all lent themselves perfectly to the overall message of the book and oftentimes made me feel a very eerie sense of dread. The pacing was also perfect and it truly felt like I reading a true crime novel at times.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I really enjoyed this book - a lot of suspense and well written too? I'll take it. I would definitely read other works by this author.

This book is definitely not for the faint of heart if abuse/kidnapping triggers you beware. This story is a heartbreaking tale of trying to survive. It’s sad and scary at the same time. People who lead normal lives, have families, jobs, well known and loved in the community can also have serial and secret lives. How can you keep that a secret and separate? Read on to find out. This is a reminder that sometimes the worst monsters are loved the most. This book definitely had me in all my feelings. I would highly recommend this book. Thank you for giving me access to this eARC.

Adrian is a local guy that the whole town knows. He helps his neighbors; he has a wonderful family and a steady job. He also has a secret- he is a serial killer. Told from the POV of his victims both dead & alive, this was a different take on a serial killer book.

The Quiet Tenant is a propulsive and heart pounding read. I would be lying if I said I slept easily the night I finished this book. Focused on the victims rather than the details of the crime offered a unique perspective. The author's ability to create the small town atmosphere while simultaneously building a feeling of dread really clinched this for me. I spent the last 20% of this book with my heart racing and palms sweating. This book would be great for fans of Gone Girl, I Let You Go, and The Girl on the Train.

Trigger warnings include: kidnapping, murder, captivity, sexual assault, cancer (off page), death of a parent (off page), drink being roofied.

Aidan Thomas is a hard-working family man and a “good” neighbor in the small upstate New York town where he lives. He’s always willing to help anyone. Aidan goes to a bar almost every night after work. He gets a cherry coke as he doesn’t drink. He kidnaps the bartender and chains her in the shed behind his home. He gives her a new name telling her that she is Rachel. Rachel soon learns the ritual of what to do when he comes to the shed each night. She always ends up telling him thank you at the end. Rachel is determined to not lose her identity though Aiden is doing his best to get her to forget. When his wife dies, he and his 13 year old daughter must move as the wife’s parents are selling the house. When he goes to the shed, Rach finds out that he and his daughter will be moving out. She knows that means the end of her life unless she can convince him that she will be useful in the home. He decides to try it. He makes up a story to his daughter about Rachel which the daughter believes. Will she be able to escape? The community likes Aiden so much they are raising money for him by having a 5k race. Meanwhile Emily raises a hot cocoa to get to know Aiden better. When Rachel meets the two other women in Aiden’s life, she hopes they will help her escape but will they?

This is a novel about a serial killer. It is told by the three women in the novel. The reader gets to see how they each see him. It is a suspenseful psychological thriller. I “liked” how Rachel does everything to survive so she can escape this monster. It is unforgettable.

Oh my, was this a taut and haunting book. This was similar to Room by Emma Donoghue - similar plot and structure. I loved how it was told in the point of view of 3 different female characters and the ending was hugely satisfying.

The Quiet Tenet. Ooooh! You have got to read this psychological and suspenseful book. It is an awesome read. A phenomenal read. A fantastic read.
The story reads like a book of man against man but then it reads as women defeats man. Eeek! This book is crazy good. There are twist and turns that the protagonist takes you on, leaving you with your mind blown after each chapter. This book reminds me why I always ask my daughter to text me when she gets to her destination and or she FaceTimes when she’s out shopping.
You never know who’s watching you. I must admit their were some moments when I felt a little sympathy for the man and that’s where you fail. My mind is like, hold up! I’m not having none of that. When Aidan talks to Rachel/ May I instantly start rooting for her to gain her courage and fight.
Then Emily comes along. Personally I didn’t like her. I had this huge feeling that she was going mess up the ultimate plan that starts to formulate over the house. My favorite character is Cecelia. She’s a smart girl who is very intuitive to the people and the things that are happening around her.
Cecelia of course knows how to work her father. Is this an added tool that the women can use in their plan? Either by their actions and/ or through their dialogue, these characters bring some intense and mind numbing engagement to the book. These details is were the book becomes more believable to the reader. The writer has went above and beyond with their amazing writing.
The intensity of the book just kept going higher and higher and your like, when is it ever going to stop. I had to read this book in one sitting. My curiosity was getting the best of me. had to know how it was going to end. Once I found out I was very pleased.
I give this book two snaps and a, As a person, listen to your gut feeling and listen to your friends and listen to your family. What they tell just may save your life. And carry an old fashioned truck crowbar in your passenger seat. Phone in hand with 911.
Until next time my fellow readers. Read on! I received a copy of this book for a voluntary honest review

This book was a wild ride and I loved it! The format of telling part of the story in 1st person and part in 2nd person was genius and really added to the setting. Someone asked me if this book is creepy and I didn't know how to answer, because yes, but also no. The way that you can see all sides, and understand every woman's motivation and captivation by this one man is handled brilliantly! Read this one right now!

If you love a trapped room thriller, this book is for you! My heart was racing every single page. I had to know if the woman in the cabin would escape.

You guys are in for a ride. Clemence Michallon nailed her thriller debut.

I loved the multiple points of view from women who had very different relationships with our murder. I thought that it was unique that Michallon presented the story this way. I was constantly rooting for one woman. I was furious with another woman. I was terrified for the third character.

This story will make your heart race. I was kept on the edge of my seat from page one. It has constant action. Each page brings something new to the table. You will stay up late into the night wanting to what is going to happen to these women.

Now you know me, I always have to an opinion with something when it comes to thrillers. I am not normally one for a "beyond the grave" perspective but I thought that for this story it worked. It added to how menicing, manipulative and terrifying the killer was.

I think this book is mislabelled. I wouldn't consider this a "psychological thriller." Maybe it is? I just feel that when it comes to the "psychological" genre we get big twists and mind-blowing reveals. "The Quiet Tenant" is a thriller but the killer is revealed pretty early on. This isn't "twisty" or "shocking."

It's a fast-paced locked room thrill ride. I say check it out! It's very entertaining! I am super happy I was able to finally get a chance to read this!

If you loved, than read this:
- Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica
- What Lies Between Us by John Marrs

Thank you Knopf, Pantheon and Vintage and Anchor for the advanced copy of this book!

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I cannot believe this was a debut?!?! This was such an interesting premise - a story about a serial killer who kidnaps and murders women in his private life, but is a "hero to the community" in his public life. It's told through the story of 3 women in his life rather than from his POV which added a uniqueness to the story.

I thought this was an incredible thriller that had me at the edge of my seat and I couldn't get enough of the story. Early in, the unnamed woman who the man kidnapped five years ago is moved from the outdoor shed to his family home, under the guise of being "a friend." It was so interesting to see how this shift played out - I was constantly wondering "is this going to be the time she escapes?" while simultaneously thinking about all that could go wrong, just like her.

These are some of my favorite thrillers - one that isn't meant to spook you necessarily, but tugs at your deepest fears and haunts you for a long time. I would love to see this one adapted into a movie or tv show!

4.25 stars/5

3.5 stars
though I was enjoying the slow pace of this in the beginning, I did want the pace to pick up at some point and that never happened. I can appreciate a slow book if it brings up some interesting conversations but that didn't happen here. I also wish there was so much more character development, I don't feel like I really know anything about any of the characters. didn't love the open ending.

In general, I found the plot very compelling. It’s exactly the time of story I reach for time and time again. Despite this, I found it very difficult to get into the book. The beginning dragged for me and only when I was about halfway through did I start to feel invested, but only slightly. I wanted more about Aidan’s background and relationship with his wife. I found myself so frustrated with Emily (although that’s probably only because of what I knew about Aidan). What should have been an incredibly relevant story about living in the world as a woman, seemed to fall flat for me. I can resonate with the primary narrator, but something prevented me from connecting.