K.L Slater does it again, another brilliant offering in the shape of the silent Twins. I have read most of her books and this one doesn’t disappoint.
Ten-year-old cousins Brianna and Maddie are accused of murdering Bessie Wilford in her home. When they are picked up by the police, they are both silent and will not talk about the event. Their mothers and both sisters Juliet and Chloe are shocked that their daughters could do such a thing. And the shock brings back memories of their own childhood when an accident happened, and their brother Corey dies, and Juliet is blamed. But what really happened that day?
This is a story of secrets and lies between two families which got me hooked from the start. There was more twist and turns in this story, more than a roller-coaster and this was a good thing because it made me want to keep on reading to find out what happens next. This has a great plot, and great characters and a very surprising ending.
Thank you NetGalley K.L Slater and Bookouture for a copy of this book.

This is actually my first experience with this author's writing - although my Audible TBR holds two of her earlier titles already waiting for me now. I enjoyed this thriller. It opens up with two ten-year-old cousins walking into an older woman's flat - and they wind up taken in for assault. It's an engaging hook - made all the more so when it becomes clear that there are plenty of family secrets and dysfunction all around, not just in the two, now silent in custody, young girls.

The plot definitely takes some unexpected twists - and a few familiar ones as well. The climax borders a little bit on the Scooby Doo-ish with the motivations for the more villainous characters a bit thin at times. In some ways, this reminded me of summer reading when I was younger - Sweet Valley thrillers - but that could just be because everything that could go wrong really does here. It's fast-paced and certainly a book that drives you to quickly finish it. I just wish that there had been a bit more motivation behind it all - plus, the most vile characters don't really get as much justice as I wanted...

Still, I am looking forward to listening to the earlier books and I can see this doing quite well as a vacation read!

Thriller about two young girls, cousins, Maddy and Brianna. Off school for the day. They are bored, and know they know they are not being watched. Closely by their grandparents. They skip down their small road and visit an elderly woman. What happens next leaves them in major trouble and not talking. Family dynamics are at the center of this book. Most of the characters are not likable for one reason or another. But your blood will boil as secrets and lies come to light and answers are revealed.

Well written. The action starts immediately, and so many lies are being told that you will turn the pages quickly to get to the end, which I didn’t expect. Great vacation read!

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC. Opinion is mine alone.

I think most will know by now I'm a huge fan of Kim Slater's psychological thrillers and she is without doubt one of my favorite authors of the genre. I absolutely loved 2019 release Finding Grace earlier this year, and I might have squeeled a little when I saw that we were going to have a second Slater title coming out this year. Of course I couldn't resist getting a copy as soon as I saw it was available on Netgalley, and of course I knew it wouldn't be waiting long on my kindle either. And guess what? The Silent Ones was without doubt another winner! The only reason I didn't finish this story in one sitting is that I started it too late in the evening and I needed to get some sleep in to be able to function as a human being the next day... Because trust me, this is one of those stories that will make it hard to let go and stop reading before you reach the final page. What a read!

Why was The Silent Ones yet another success for me? The first thing that stands out is the writing, which is just as brilliant as always and draws you right in. I found myself to be hooked as soon as I read the first chapter, and the beginning of the story sets the right tone for the rest of the book. The Silent Ones is basically a family focused psychological thriller with a dramatic twist and a LOT of secrets that will keep you on your toes. I think this contrast between the family drama and the shocking crime and accusation of the two ten year olds is what makes this plot so fascinating. On the one hand we have the two sisters, Juliet and Chloe, who seem to have their issues and secrets within their family and past. More about this part of the story is slowly revealed in the chapters set in the past as well as the present, and this storyline serves as a contrast with the more brutal and accute present situation. Because the real 'stars' of The Silent Ones are their ten year old daughters Maddy and Brianna. The fact that they are the only suspects of the brutal assault of an older member of a small community is shocking considering their age, and you are left wondering if one of them really could have done it. Likewise, we have that same community already convicting the whole family before the girls are even charged with something... Something that sadly is all too believable and still happens all the time. I admit I did see part of the final reveals coming, but it cannot be denied that it was a brilliant way of turning around the story completely. If you are looking for your next psychological thriller read, you should definitely consider this well written, complex and gripping little gem.

Wow. I just loved this book. I knew I was hooked when the police station mentioned at the start was from my hometown. I then loved following the characters around the areas I know.
That said, what a fantastic book. The story is brilliant and you won’t put it down till you’ve finished. The ending was not at all what I expected but brilliant. I can’t wait to read more by this author.

A fascinating journey into the darkness surrounding families and the things they hide. A lovely thrill ride! Will be an excellent choice for book club groups to discuss.

Juliet is shocked when her 10-year-old daughter and niece are held by police when suspected to be involved in the assault and death of an elderly woman, especially when the girls refuse to speak to anyone. Juliet's entire family was awful. Why are she and Chloe even business partners when they clearly can't stand each other? The only character I really liked in this book was Dana, the therapist. I can't say I was all that shocked by any of the twists, really. This was just okay for me. Three stars.

The Silent Ones was a very tense read that really keeps the reader on their toes. I found myself led to believe one thing, just to be blindsided by the truth later on.

The characters were well written, and the transition between the past and present was done well. I found it easy to follow along. The two girls being silent for the first bit really added good tension. The family dynamic was really intense and interesting. In fact, I found the family a bit fascinating.

The story itself is pretty... wow. There are so many elements and so many wild twists and turns. It was a real roller coaster ride. Constantly I found myself thinking that there is no way it could get any worse. Then it would. However, it was done in a way that could be believable. Not to mention, you would find yourself thinking the worst just to be proven wrong.

I will absolutely be picking up another book written by K.L. Slater.

I really enjoyed this book. It's fast paced and interesting with little surprises and twists peppered throughout to keep you turning the pages and wondering what will happen next. I had never heard of this author before, but will be adding to my "to-read" list because I like the writing style.

I received an Advanced Reviewers Copy of this book via #NetGalley.

Woah! What a story and a half this one is!!!

The story starts off with the two mother’s of two ten year old’s being taken into the police station after a serious incident. As a mother my heart was in my mouth as your head starts thinking straight away about what if that was your child. It really was quite frightening and I could easily understand the turbulence of feelings that both sisters, Juliet and Chloe were going through.

Understandably there is a lot of unrest with people in the area and I almost feared for the safety of Juliet and her family as much as she did. Whilst a lot of the story obviously focuses on what the girls have been accused of, there is also something going on with Juliet’s immediate family. Her mother for one is a very unlikable character and whilst I quite liked the dad, he infuriated me at times with how weak he is. I was just as much intrigued about their family life as I was with the what was happening in present day.

This is one storyline that just grabs you and doesn’t let go. I was well and truly hooked as the author takes us down a dark and twisted road of which I had no clue where it was going to take me but I enjoyed every minute of every thrill and oh those twists, K.L. Slater just keeps getting better and better.

The Silent Ones is a first rate psychological thriller. It truly is a brilliant read that kept me on my toes and just kept on delivering. I am a huge fan of this authors and have to say, hands down, this is her best book to date and that is high praise indeed as her other books are fab also. Dark, twisted, brilliant!

This was a very good book that had a lot of twists and turns. I felt I could relate to each of the characters and did not find the outcomes predictable.

When an elderly woman is found murdered in her home, two 10-year-old girls, who are cousins, are accused of the murder. The girls initially refuse to talk about the event. The author explores the dynamics of this dysfunctional family as the girls await their fate.
The author fluidly moves between the past and presents piecing together a family with so many secrets. It was difficult to keep up with all the secrets and lies this family kept. The story is told from different points of view, moving at a swift pace. The tension was intense. There were twists and turns and a lot of surprises.

I could not put this book down; it is gripping. This was my first book by this author but it will not be my last.

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!