dragged on and on, started off promising but only picked up towards the end. this was not for me.

I skimmed towards the end of this book.

This is book two in a series. I felt that something was missing in the narrative. The ending was not good in my opinion. The characters are well developed and relatable. This is more a paranormal book than a thriller

I was really excited to get a copy of the Whisper House. This is book two in the DC Rose Gifford series and I love the first one with how basically there was the element of supernatural introduced to a normal everyday crime. This one was no different this one had a spooky house. A little boy can hear whispers, and these whispers are not nice! They say horrible things.

Rose and her new team, because she’s now in her new team. Go to the address to try and help and find out what’s going on. What is uncovered is something I never expected.

I must admit my attention did wane a little bit this time, when the last part I was so hooked and riveted on the story. I did kind of lose track, listening to the audiobook in different bits. The plot itself was fascinating with how it makes you decide whether or not it really is a ghost.

Rose is still being haunted by Adele and things are ramping up there. It appears we have three different storylines that are linked in a way that I didn’t expect and it’s quite sad when you see when you hear how the first oldest storyline plays out.

I’m definitely invested in this series and after the ending, we have with this book. I need to know what’s going to happen next and I need it now. I’m really enjoying the series.

I may not like this book as much as the first book, but I still liked this book. It was still something I want to read. I’m just in love with the fact that it’s something different. It’s not just a crime. It’s something that will delve into the supernatural and it will make you question what is happening. Is it real? I love things like that. I love that this book pushes you out there. And yes, I really can’t wait for the next book.

Something terrible happened in that house…

When Rose Gifford, a police officer working for the Uncharted Crimes Investigation Unit (UCIT), is called out to 42 Wyndham Terrace following countless reports of disturbances from the owners of the property, she knows there is more to it than just troublesome neighbours, because she can feel it too and she's ready to uncover the truth of what happened at this property in the past and why Gregory and his parents are in danger if she and the UCIT team don't act fast...

The Whisper House sees the return of Rose Gifford and the UCIT team, who have been drafted in to help solve another crime with a supernatural element in London, this time with a family who believe it's all down to their neighbours, but Rose who has a special 'gift' is certain the problem is inside the Fullers house and, although she's struggling with what happened to her the year before and still settling in to her new role, she is determined to get to the bottom of it. It's great to see Rose again and watch how her relationship with the rest of the team has developed, especially Adam. This second book in the series is fast paced, just like the first, Sleep Tight, which I really enjoyed, it's action packed, dark, chilling and not for the faint hearted, and with that ending I'm really looking forward to book three! This book can be read as a standalone, but to better understand the background of some of the characters, I'd suggest reading them in order. Another great read from this author!

I'd like to thank HarperCollins UK and Netgalley for the auto approval, I will post my review on Amazon and Goodreads.

An interesting slant on a police procedural. A house, at the heart of the story, with various events over the years that brings questions as to the very nature of the occupants behaviour. A big hint of supernatural. Detective Rose has an eventful past, heartbreak and misery and family secrets which do add to the suspense of the story as a whole. The story flows, the characters are well described.
Reads well as a stand alone.
ARC copy.

I found it darker than the first book but also more gripping and fascinating. The mix of thriller and paranormal works well and there're some very creepy moments.
I had fun and thoroughly enjoyed it as the storytelling is excellent and the characters fleshed out.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

This was a weird one, paranormal isn't usually my genre but this grabbed me for some reason, it was a good storyline, I enjoyed the authors writing style and will probably pick up otherd if they are a different sub genre of thriller. If you like paranormal then you will love this as it is well written and the characters detailed and relatable.

Thank you to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

This is the second instalment featuring DC Rose Gifford. This is loosely a police procedural but with a supernatural, chilling element. Rose has a tragic and traumatic past.

This is another book which is tense, with a suspenseful mystery, perfect for fans of Caroline Mitchell. I liked the writing, it was written well, and the chapters weren’t long, which is always welcome.

In the first book, Sleep Tight, Rose Gifford helped stop a murderer who was killing women with sleep disorders, and was using a supernatural ability to do so. Her world was turned upside down not just by the revelation that the supernatural existed, but by the fact that the visions she was having of her dead mother were not a sign of mental illness. Rose can see and feel ghosts, and she has absolutely no idea why her mother is hanging around.

In The Whisper House Rose is still coming to terms with what all this means, and as she starts her first real case with UCIT, she’s not quite sure if the team is where she belongs. Her ability to see ghosts terrifies her, and when the team is called to advise on a series of disturbances at a property that looks like a neighbour dispute it’s her abilities and her past that helps her recognise that something else is happening. She’s drawn to the child that lives at 42 Wyndham Terrace, recognising Gregory’s experiences in her own. Things begin to escalate in the house and Gregory goes missing, turning the case into something much more serious.

Like the first book, Green has written an unmissable thriller that is dark and gritty. The Whisper House contains flash back scenes which add another dimension to the story, giving the house a voice of its own to tell the story from its perspective. We learn more about the UCIT team, their personal lives and their history and there’s an intriguing side story that leads to sinister knowledge about Rose’s family. The book ends in a cliffhanger that may help Rose resolve some of the questions she’s been seeking answers to or lead to even more.

As with the first book there continues to be disability representation, this time with the addition of PTSD as Rose struggles to deal with what happened to her in Sleep Tight. I also appreciated a moment of real disability representation when Rose is taking pain medication, co-codamol. Green doesn’t shy away from mentioning that Rose is constipated and feeling bloated, two very common side effects of that particular medication. Even just making a point of including her taking medication and naming it is unusual, let alone referencing the side effects. Rarer still is openly talking about bowel symptoms and conditions even though everyone deals with these things from time to time (we all eat and drink!). For anyone thinking they didn’t need to know this detail, I want to add that this fits perfectly with Rose and the narrative style Green utilises throughout the book. It is just like her to comment on it, take note of it and file it away as not important right now because she has a case to work on. That is exactly what she does in this instance and with many more things that are not case related.

The Whisper House is a great addition to the Rose Gifford series which is proving to be a wonderful addition to urban fantasy crime fiction. Green is slowly teasing out the boundaries of the supernatural in the series, and it’s going to be fun to follow that path with Rose and the team. If you love crime mixed with the supernatural then you’ll love Sleep Tight and The Whisper House by C S Green!

Creepy and Compelling! I loved it!

After reading Sleep Tight by C S Green and loving it, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a copy of the second book in this fantastic series – The Whisper House. Was it as good as the first book? Yes! Was it even spookier than the first book? Definitely! Will you need to sleep with the lights on? Absolutely!

DC Rose Gifford is sent to investigate some bizarre goings-on at a property, could it be nightmare neighbours or is something more supernatural going on? 12-year-old Gregory insists there is some paranormal activity in his home, the poor boy has been hearing whispers in the walls and has even been hurt physically. His parents don’t believe him, although I think his mum does but is scared to admit it. Thank heavens for Gregory that Rose is not a sceptic and with her own hidden talent of seeing the dead, she is the perfect person to find out what is happening in his house and why!

Rose Gifford is one of my favourite book characters ever. I wish this was already a ten-book series that I’d just come across so I could binge-read the lot! Instead, I must wait eagerly for the next instalment and with the way this book ended I can tell you I’m more excited for the next book than I am for Christmas! (Believe me, I love Christmas!) We have got to know more about Rose and her backstory in this book and I love how that runs alongside the main part of the story. She is such a likeable character, and when I am reading, I feel like I am her and seeing everything through her eyes! I am rooting for her in every aspect, her work life, her home life and even her love life – which definitely needs some work, but I’m positive we will see something develop for her in the future. I am also looking forward to her personal story playing out more as we read through the series.

My favourite thing about this book is how chilling it is! Many authors don’t go quite dark enough in their books, possibly for fear that the readers won’t like it. C S Green does not hold back in this book, and I am so glad because it makes the story so different from anything I’ve read and has me gripped and spooked throughout. The twists and turns along the way were fabulous, and I did not see any of them coming.

This book is perfectly paced, expertly written and spine-tingly good! After reading both books in this series I have realised I am definitely a fan of stories that feature the unexplained. Do you believe in ghosts? I do, and this kind of story has my imagination working overtime!

Admittedly this book is not one for the faint-hearted, but it is one I highly recommend to anyone who loves a good thriller and doesn’t mind getting a bit spooked!

Thank you to the author C S Green, HarperCollins and NetGalley for my early copy of this book. Also, an extended thank you to the author Caroline for inspiring me to write and teaching me in one of her previous crime and thriller writer’s courses. I can only hope to write something as amazing as this story one day.

This was a creepy, suspenseful mystery with a side of the supernatural. DC Rose Gifford works for London’s unusual crimes unit. She is called to investigate a dispute at 42 Wyndham Terrace. A neighborly dispute has arisen involving pesky disturbances such as garbage dumps and loud noises. The 12 year old in the house knows something more is going on. He hears whispers and a ghost boy living in the walls. This was an interesting mystery as well as being a downright chilling tale. The supernatural elements were very well-done; they didn’t overwhelm the story and turn it into campy horror.

A gripping storyline that was well written and well developed. The characters were intriguing and realistic. The plot was fast paced and unpredictable. A very easy, thrilling read.

Another great read from CS Green.
Rose is a Detective with UCIT and her and the team investigate unusual crimes that some believe are linked to the supernatural.
Rose and Adam are asked to visit a family who have had some strange things happen. They are blaming their neighbours but when Rose and Adam speak to the neighbours, it’s clear they were not involved.
The activity seems to centre around the teenage son but Rose can’t work out what is really happening at first.
This is a gripping thriller with a supernatural twist.
Thanks to Harper Collins UK and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

Why do I read books about children scared in strange houses? Whispers in the walls? Dark and creepy at night?
Haha because if they are as good as this book, it's worth the lack of sleep
Great sense of growing unease and that was just me.! The boy seemed pretty scared too.
A good read.

4/5 Very Good.

The return of DC Rose Gifford and the UCIT Team was a pleasing find on NetGalley after last year’s excellent Sleep Tight.

This Dark and tightly plotted supernatural thriller was a joy to read as Rose and the team take on the case of some neighbours arguing over disturbing noises and events in a house in London.

A slick and well paced mystery plays out, with Rose suffering from both PTSD amongst other things. CS Green writes a fine story and I enjoyed supernatural twists to this. At times it feels macabre and creepy and that’s the remit here which is nailed with aplomb.

Superb stuff and I have high hopes for more from Rose Gifford

This is the second Detective Rose Gifford book, and what a book it is! I was totally hooked from the start. The story is well written and the character development is just right for you to get sucked in and become invested in the story so much that you don’t want to put it down.
It’s filled with twists and turns and totally kept me on my toes and guessing where the story was going. It had me on the edge of my seat more than once.
This is a great book that I highly recommend.
My thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this book in return for an honest review.

This was without a doubt, one of my favourite books of the year. Its so cleverly written and has so many twists and turns that it's just a sheer joy to lose yourself in this plot for a get hrs. I was dying to see just where it was all going and I wasn't disappointed. They're not so overly supernatural so as to end up cliche or cheesy and not so lacking in supernatural that you spend the book just waiting for something weird to actually happen....... these are just perfect. It builds the tension and suspense and there's enough weird suggest something unusual, but not in your face enough to make it overly done. You literally just can't stop reading until you know the truth. The characters are all well written and all unique and distinct, the pace is keep going throughout without any lulls or filler chapters. Omg did I mention the slight uneasy feeling that you have when you sit up reading it after dark...... it absolutely get under your skin. Recommend

The second book to feature Rose Gifford a detective who has a gift. What happened at 42 Wyndham Terrace and why is Gregory a twelve year old boy who resides at this address afraid??? A chilling tale, menacing and impossible to put down. I devoured this book in one sitting and finally turned the last page at 2.am. In places this read chilled me to the bone. Another scary addition to this gripping and very addictive series.
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in return for giving an honest review.

I am loving this detective series with a whisper of the supernatural.

Focussing on old house where a frightened 12 year old boy knows something isn't quite right, Rose and the team are brought in to see if they can solve what seems to be a neighbour dispute, but soon becomes apparent there is something far more disturbing happening.Balancing the otherworldly with the earthly the sad history of the house slowly reveals itself and the tension increases palpably as the team race to rescue a young boy and solve the mystery of what happened in the house in the past.

Rose's unconventional personal life remains complicated and a chance encounter with a psychic suggests further trouble as her living situation is under threat. The case she is working on may be solved in this book, but I am left on tenterhooks to know what her personal future holds.

My thanks go to the publishers and Net Galley for the advance copy in return for an honest review.

CS Green's London based DC Rose Gifford series is not really about crime although there are plentiful police officers, its more a chilling supernatural mystery series with elements of horror. This is my first taste of the series, the protagonist, Rose has a traumatic background, including a life threatening supernatural encounter that almost ended her life. Still missing her friend and boss, DS Colin 'Mack' Mackie from her previous police role, she is now part of the strange Uncharted Crimes Investigation Unit (UNIU), still trying to find her feet and working with black DC Adam Lacey, under boss Sheila Moony. She and Adam are tasked with visiting 42 Wyndham Terrace where there have been escalating nasty neighbour disputes over a period of several months that include loud noises and dumping of rubbish. The dominating Adam Fuller, with an important teaching role, lives at the house with his wife, Heather, and their over-schooled 12 year old son, Gregory.

Adam is convinced the source of their ongoing problems is neighbour Eric Quin but Rose can sense there is far more to this. She is right, Gregory is a frightened boy whose concerns are dismissed by his parents, this is a malevolent house of whispers, and Gregory is convinced there is a ghost boy living in the walls. As they try to figure out if Gregory is an over-stressed boy being pushed too far by his ambitious parents or is in fact speaking the truth, matters exacerbate when he goes missing. As the police scramble to find him in a frantic investigation led by DCI Brian Mortimer, it emerges the Fullers spooky home has a macabre history. In the past, a young 18 year old Heather Doyle set fire to the house, wiping out her entire family. Rose is determined to find Gregory, but her personal life is a mess and she is being haunted by her mother, actually grandmother, Adele, and experiences terrifying encounters with psychic Felicity Gordon and finds herself forcefully flung at a wall in a empty room.

Green writes a tense and suspenseful mystery, well plotted, and with a fascinating protagonist in Rose, afflicted with a PTSD that is sapping all her energies and a trauma that needs addressing, on top of all this there are worrying appearances of Adele's ghost which suggests some unresolved business. To be honest, I am not sure how Rose makes it through the day, and as for poor Gregory, saddled with parents that have isolated him, refusing to let him live a normal life, and cannot connect with him at all, he is trapped in a house that rightly scares him. This is a dark, engaging and intense read that will appeal to readers who like strong elements of the supernatural in their mysteries. Many thanks to the publisher for an ARC.