4 Stars from me

Having read and been fascinated by The Silent House, I was delighted to read The Silent Suspect. It was good to get re-acquainted with BSL interpreter Paige Northwood - I do like a lady who knows her mind.

There are three strong threads through this book, the whodunnit style mystery surrounding Lukas, the issue of cuckooing and also Paige's love-life!

The cuckooing is a hot potato right now, it is a sub-plot appearing in lots of the books that I am read - and of course the almighty Line of Duty! I am glad that awareness is spreading - this is one of the most insidious and fast growing underground threats that seems to be kept on the down low by the shame factor. Those targeted are the disadvantaged, weak, impaired or vulnerable - it needs more people to be vigilant and aware in order for it to be stopped.

Back to the book... I find Sasha hard to warm to, almost prefer the miserable DI Forest! At least you know where you are with her. Anna, Nadia, Lukas, Lukas's son, Max, Rav and even Roy were all great characters (not all likeable but all great solid characters).

I love that these books carry such an important message and raise awareness all while being a stone cold crime thriller, thanks to Nell Pattison my knowledge and understanding of the deaf community has increased - also thanks to Will Dean who educates us on this theme too in Wild Pines. I am immensely grateful for this deeper awareness.

Another great read from Nell Pattison with a lot to make you think.

In the third installment from the Paige Northwood series, The Silent Suspect follows Paige, an interpreter for the deaf and profoundly deaf community.
After receiving a call from Lukas, who needed her help in reaching the emergency services because of a fire in his home, Paige rushes to help, and arrives before the police, finding herself tied up in yet another crime. The police need her as a witness in the murder of Lukas' wife, and possibly the attempted fire at their house.

Paige promises both herself and her friend, Detective Rav not to get involved with the case, but when Lukas is arrested for the murder of his wife, Paige believes that the police got it wrong. She saw how he looked when she was declared dead at the scene, and that was not the look of a murder! So she ends up doing her own investigation to prove Lukas' innocence and to find out what really happened that night.

I found the third installation of this series quite gripping, although I do wish Paige would keep her promises to Rav.

Looking forward to the next one!

The Silent Suspect is fab! This is the first book I’ve read by Nell Pattison and I will definitely be reading more of her work.
The characters are great and I love how determined Paige is and although she gets herself into a tricky situation or two she doesn’t give in.
This is fast paced with a fair few twists some of which I didn’t see coming at all.

Paige Northwood is a sign language interpreter and it’s really refreshing to see an author write in this way.
It made me realise how few books I’ve read with any kind of disability representation and how we need more of it in books.

A good easy reading crime novel. I enjoyed the twists and turns.

Thanks for letting me review this book

⭐⭐⭐.4 stars!

This is book number three in the Paige Northwood series. Paige is a BSL Interpreter and works part-time with Sasha a social worker. Paige gets a phone call that one of Sasha’s clients Lucas Novak’s house s on fire and his hearing impaired wife Nadia is still in the house.
Unfortunately when they find Nadia she is died. The autopsy shows that Nadia actually died before the house fire started.
Lucas is suspected but he doesn’t do anything to deny that! Hmm

This was a different read for me. I do like Paige and will read another …..

Want to thank NetGalley and Avon Books UK for this early release granted to me for an honest professional review. Opinions expressed are my own.
Publishing Release Date scheduled April 29, 2021

My first NetGalley read which was a great starter . Enjoyed reading the story unfold and seeing how Paige can help Lucas through this traumatic time whilst she has her own dramas going on privately . Wasn’t quite what I was expecting , enjoyable and a few twists until the end . Felt for Lucas and drawn to Paige .

This is my first exposure to this author and I found it very interesting as it revealed some new information about the deaf community and the challenges they face. The concept behind the book with deaf characters at the centre of the storyline makes important points. There is pertinent commentary in the narrative about some people’s negative perceptions towards the deaf which in this day and age you would hope are in the past but sadly aren’t.

Although the story line was well put together with many twists and turns, I found Paige’s amateur meddling to be somewhat distracting. Overall the book has a well thought out plot with complex and developed characters. A fast-paced thriller with plenty of mystery, suspense, twists and turns.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK who provided me with a copy of this book. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

In this third novel in the Paige Northwood series, Paige, an interpreter for the deaf, now has a steady part time job working for Sasha, a social service worker who works with deaf clients. When one of Sasha's clients, Lukas Nowak is arrested for the murder of his wife Nadia, Sasha asks Paige to accompany her to the police station to talk to him.

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. Lukas is refusing to talk to police, or to Sasha and Paige, making it difficult for them to discover anything about his involvement in Nadia's death. Sasha asks Paige to help her find out more about what has been happening in Lukas' and Nadia's lives that could have led to her death. As we know from the previous novels, Paige can't help but follow up on clues even if it gets her into trouble. She's also struggling in her personal life, with her boyfriend Max wanting their relationship to become more serious, something she's not sure she's ready for.

The strongest aspect of this series, is its portrayal of the deaf community and the challenges they face in their everyday lives. It makes for a very original background for the mysteries. However, I felt the plot was a bit rambling in this novel with the suspense never really building up. Paige's constant attempts to play amateur detective, is starting to wear a bit thin. Even when she has been hurt and warned off by Rav Singh, the friendly detective she is attracted to, she keeps naively going back to question someone she should instinctively stay away from. I think I would enjoy the novels more (and like Paige better) if she listened to everyone and wasn't constantly putting herself and others in danger's way. Hopefully she will have learned something from her latest adventure and will be somewhat wiser in the next one, particularly if she wants to see more of Rav.

When Paige Northwood receives a call from a member of the deaf community for emergency assistance, it blows open the murder of one of its members.
For me, sadly, this wasn’t as gripping as the first two and I found myself a little bored. Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

The Silent Suspect by Nell Pattison
This was such a good read. It is great to read books with deaf characters in it.
It deals with a deaf, murder suspect. Paige has been a deaf interpreter for Sasha at a human services office and the police for a while now. Lukas is deaf. He is a client of Sasha’s. Lukas’s wife, Nadia, was found dead in a house fire. Lukas knows who did it, but he isn’t talking. Not to the police. Not to Paige. Not to Sasha. What is he hiding?
This is the second book I have read by Nell Pattison. Both deal with a lot of the same core characters. It was great to revisit them. I am anxious to read the next book in the series and see the relationship develop between Paige and Singh.
Pick up this book!! You won’t be disappointed.

I really struggled with this book and I didn’t finish it.
I found the characters hard to connect to and the storyline just didn’t grab my attention

3.5 Stars

This one was a little different from the first two books because this time it is the suspect who is deaf. This is a dark story that deals with flawed characters. You never know what secrets people are hiding, even those closest to you. This book will keep you guessing...Just when you think you understand what’s happening and settle down for a quick few pages, there’s another surprise, I liked that the most.

Overall, I enjoyed the book and thought it was a well-thought out story that mixed mystery and emotion. I have read all of Nell Pattison's books and think this one was pretty good, but not her best. It is a sad book, but I enjoyed it.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Apparently its the third instalment but I have not read the other 2. It made complete sense so it could be read as a standalone. I absolutely loved the concept of the book including the deaf and finding out bits about the deaf deal in certain situations. I think it is a very original concept and will 100% be going back to read the first 2. It was fast paced with some great twists which I was really shocked by. I have seen others haven't been shocked by it but I never saw it coming. I really really enjoyed this one!

Paige the amateur detective is back in this third book of the series.

Paige is a sign interpreter for a deaf social worker (Sasha) and this story is centred around one of her deaf clients that his wrongful arrest and Paige is thrown in to investigating the case.

I love the reference to the deaf community, this is a tangled web of lies and deceit.

This book felt like hard work to read and I wasn’t captivated by the narrative and plot. I felt underwhelmed by the characters, although I should note that I have not read any of the other books in the series so this may have fed into this issue. Certainly it’s not a terrible book and it did spark interest and curiosity, but it just felt less finessed than others I have read.

Paige is back, back again !!! I’m really enjoying this mystery series, that centers around persons of the deaf community. Paige is fierce,, loyal, smart and undeterred. There’s nothing she wouldn’t do for justice, even if it means putting herself in danger.
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Paige is now working as a BSL interior for social services and freelances for the police department. One night she receives a call seeking her help, she arrives on scene seeing a house on fire and a dead body being carried out. The husband was arrested on murder charges, but Paige and Sasha , his social worker are convinced of his innocents. They set out on this mission clear his name, but what they stumbled upon is a an history of infidelity, underhand activities and cover-up.
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There’s no doubt that I love Paige and there a hint of more romance to come in the next novel so I’m super excited for the next book!

This is the third in a series where a key component is BSL. It’s a good police procedural and a enjoyable read.
Thanks to Avon books and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars

This book is the third in the series that follows Paige Northwood, a British Sign Language interpreter. At the end of the previous book, Paige accepted a job interpreting for social worker Sasha Thomas. She’s been enjoying the steady job, until she gets a call from one of Sasha’s clients, Lukas, saying that his house is on fire and his wife is trapped inside. She rushes to the scene to find his wife dead. And then we find out she was dead before the fire even started...

I love the premise of this entire series - I don’t come across many books that prominently feature Deaf characters or Deaf culture. Paige is a realistic character, and though she is frustrating at times, she is overall likable, and I find myself invested in her and her relationships. The plot is interesting, with a tangled web of lies and a few surprises thrown in, but overall I felt it fell flat compared to others in the series. That being said, I will be waiting for the next one!

When I first requested this book I didn’t realise it was part of a series, but as the mystery aspect is new to this book I found it easy to read as a stand alone. It was an interesting concept and unlike anything I had read before. I did predict some aspects of the novel but this didn’t hinder my reading as I enjoy doing this with books. Overall a good read.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing an eARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

What drew me to this book was the synopsis. The mystery behind Lukas' wife murder and what Lukas knew/didn't know intrigued me, and the novel fulfilled every question I had. Prepare for a very intense ride in a very unique thriller novel.