Book: The Wife's Silence
Author: Amanda McKinney
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(5/5)
Review:
Dramatic, thrilling, & awesome twists. This is a fast-paced page-turner. This book is written with multiple POV's and two timelines. It keeps you hooked until the very end.

Thank you to NetGalley, Storm Publishing, & the author for this eARC.
*All thoughts & opinions are my own.*
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Thank you Storm Publishing for the ARC

This book should have come with a trigger warning for narcissistic abuse from a partner.
Saying that, it morbidly sucks you in like a black hole. Piecing together the timelines and alternate POVs is harrowing, gut-wrenching, and so worth it. A story of betrayal, revenge, and second chances borne of grief, blood and calculation.

With this book I really struggled to connect with the characters. It was confusing at times. I did like it but I couldn't say I loved it.

|:: The Wife's Silence.
By Amanda McKinney
Chapter 15 Page 65
Lucy. Now
4.5 🌟🌟🌟🌟💫

{ Like an eager teenager in a circle of gossip, I'm on pins and needles when I realize Consuelo is going to divulge the details surrounding Emilia and Thomas's missing son.
We're back in the kitchen now, preparing Thomas's afternoon snack. The room is warm, filled with the comforting scent of brewing coffee and the soft chop of a knife against a cutting board. Consuelo is slicing strawberries while I arrange cubes of cheese on a charcuterie board. The marble countertop is covered in containers of fresh fruit, prosciutto, nuts and crackers..
“So,” I prompt, stealing a grape from the pile.
“James.”
Consuelo lets out a long breath. “Yes. Thomas and Emilia had a son.”
Had. }

Lucy Greer, like most people, found herself with a business that was unable to cope when the Covid pandemic hit, things were so bad she was forced to live in her beloved car. Unable to deal with the shame, she decided to travel for a job she was lucky enough to get, as a live-in caregiver. It isn't a job most people would like but Lucy couldn't be picky right now.

The first time Lucy met Emilia she looked like a delicate porcelain doll, sitting in an armchair, looking out over the spectacular view, from her bedroom window, in the house made of glass. If Lucy thought coming here would be easy.. she was very wrong.

There is something poisonous in The Caine's residence.
The housekeeper has secrets but whether they are her own, or those of her employer, Lucy can't tell and then there is Meredith. It doesn't take much to see what she's thinking. What about the son that mysteriously disappeared and the charming suave Mr Caine who everybody loves?

It seems to be centered around the beautiful Emilia who is a prisoner of and in her own body. It doesn't take long for the truth to rear its ugly head and with it the true colours of the people Lucy is surrounded by are revealed.

OH MY GOD. I did not see anything that this book had coming. I loved every moment of it, not only did I guess early on what was going to happen and sit back smug, thinking I knew what was coming, only for my mind to be blown as the twists came thick and fast. I honestly was left shocked until laughter! The little easter eggs that were there I completely overlooked.

EVERYTHING made so much sense once I realised what was going on, the way Amanda managed to weave the storyline in and out of complicated traps, twists, turns and dead ends was a work of pure genius. I have found a new author to love.
I cannot wait to read more. Please write books forever!

A huge thank you to Amanda McKinney, Storm and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and relay my honest feedback. ::|

Well done and complex mystery, nothing is quite as it seems and secrets are everywhere. You may guess a bit, but you won't guess it all! Tight and suspenseful it will grip you to the oh so satisfying end, gotta love that.

Starting off with one of heck of a bang, The Wife’s Silence had me in the palm of Ms. McKinney’s talented hand. With a deep sense of foreboding, compelling characters, and a sinister feel, I quickly got pulled into the claustrophobia of it all. It’s no wonder that my friends with Thriller Book Lovers: The Pulse loved this one, too. You see, alongside a plot that was as much a fast-paced thrill ride as it was an exploration of self-worth and survival, the atmosphere delivered a book that was beyond clever. And that’s before I even got to the twist to end all twists. Turning the plot on its head, it gave me a Freida McFadden vibe with a plot straight out of a B.A. Paris novel.

Then there were the characters. Told via multiple POVs, we were treated to a couple I grew to root for as well as one I just loved to hate. One big forewarning, however. Don’t trust a single one of them even the tiniest bit. Suspicious is an understatement when it comes to this small cast. Just the same, they all also felt wholly true-to-life thanks to the genuine dialogue and their well-developed personas. Altogether it made me fall into this book in no time at all as I became immersed in the short, cliffhanger chapters, which had me reading at speed. After all, there was no telling when the next shoe was going to drop with complete and utter shocking precision.

The only thing that bugged me even the teeniest bit was how almost sickly sweet the conclusion was. Ending with a soul-satisfying last chapter that maybe went just a bit too far, it didn’t fit in with the rest of the story in my humble opinion. Then again, it did wrap up everything with a nice, pretty little bow, so perhaps ignore my one gripe all things considered.

All said and done, though, Ms. McKinney has clearly done it yet again. With no end to the underhanded manipulations, gross betrayals, and unbridled deceit, not only were the characters tricked and cajoled, but I was thrilled to find that it also extended to the reader. In fact, I was so swept up by this one that I read it in one single sitting in only a matter of hours. Coming in at under 300 pages, it was a quick, easy read that had me losing all track of time. So if you’re looking for a binge-worthy read complete with palpable tension, head-snapping twists, and nonstop suspense, you don’t need to look any further as you’ve found it right here. Rating of 4.5 stars.

Thank you to Amanda McKinney, Storm Publishing, and NetGalley for my physical and digital copies. All opinions are my own.

The Wife's Silence by Amanda McKinney

Lots of twists, some almost UNBELIEVABLE! Still, this was an enjoyable read.

Lucy Greer is at the end of her rope. Desperate to pick up the broken pieces of her life—and atone for past mistakes—she finds herself on the doorstep of successful entrepreneur, Thomas Caine, who has hired her to care for his ailing wife. But beneath the polished surface, something is terribly wrong.
It all began when the Caines’ teenage son vanished years ago. The housekeeper has theories, the ex-wife has secrets. But Emilia, now trapped in her silent prison, knows the darkest truth of all. Now, with Lucy’s help, the carefully constructed lies within this beautiful home are about to shatter.

Amanda McKinney has become one of my must read-authors and she has done it again with this one! It’s fast-paced and full of unexpected twists. It had me hooked from the start and I raced through it two sittings. From the start, I was trying to put together the pieces to figure out what was happening. The story alternates between two timelines and different points of view, coming together to create a gripping story that you won’t want to put down!

This one is definitely going into my list of top reads for 2025. WTF JUST HAPPENED?!?!? And I say that in the best way possible. This book took me for A RIDE and I’ll need some time to recover please and thank you. I simply cannot get over the twist after twist after friggin twist to the point where I was gasping out loud and my jaw was on the floor.

I absolutely loved the dual time line and multiple POV’s. The characters were so well written and I was flying through the pages to learn more about them. I literally can’t say anything else or I know I’ll just keep going. I’ll leave you with this: READ THIS BOOK ASAP!

The Wife’s Silence is OUT NOW!

I had a hard time getting into this one at first but I continued reading and by the end I thoroughly enjoyed it.

After twenty years or more of marriage to Thomas Caine, a charming, yet demanding narcissist, Emilia decides to end her own life. She survives the suicide attempt but requires 24-hour care, according to Thomas, who is buying drugs from his first wife's dealer, to keep Emilia incapacitated. Lucy appears in response to an ad for a nanny, only to learn she will be caring for an adult in an isolated North Carolina glass house. As Thomas and Emilia's backstory unfolds, readers meet James, Emilia's seventeen year old son who disappeared. Through twists and turns of these lives comes a plot full of murder, lies, and deception.

"The Wife''s Silence" is a thrilling exploration of the hidden darkness that can reside within seemingly perfect lives. McKinney's ability to build tension and deliver unexpected twists will leave you breathless. If you crave a dark, addictive psychological thriller that will challenge your perceptions and keep you on the edge of your seat, then "The Wife's Silence" is a must-read.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC of The Wife's Silence by Amanda McKinney.

Lucy is relieved to finally have a job after weeks of struggling. Her job will be to care take an elderly woman who seems to be in a state of barely existing. Not only that, but her husband Thomas has a very suspicious vibe. Something is going on with this couple, and it's giving Lucy the creeps.

This is a quick and easy beach read, you could knock it out quick in a few days, and it would do exactly what it was meant to. I enjoyed the pace and readability of this book. There are unexpected moments, and plenty of mystery.

💭: Told in past and present timelines, this story will have you questioning everything with all the secrets our characters are hiding! I loved the uneasy feeling throughout the novel, and trying to piece together what was happening. It had steady pacing and short chapters to keep you flipping them pages! It is apparent why there is so much #buzz about this book!

Homeless Lucy takes a caregiver position at a large estate. She will be caring for Thomas’s wife, who had a stroke a few years earlier. She is now bed ridden and cannot speak. Lucy feels it in the air—something is not right. She will go to lengths to figure out just what that is.

The Wife's Silence by Amanda McKinney and Narrated by Elise Roth was a addictive psychological thriller with a heart-stopping twist, WoW. . . . I did not see that coming! I figured out the characters and liked them, they all played a great part to this audiobook
This was an excellent audiobook and it was so addictive I listened to it all day until it ended. I Loved this audio book and the narrator Elise Roth was excellent.

Big thank you to NetGalley and especially to Storm Publishing/Dreamscape Select for my ARC's.

Just wow! Loved, loved loved this fabulous book. Suspenseful with tension that builds and builds - just amazing. Do read this one.

The Wife’s Silence is a lightning-fast psychological thriller that follows Lucy Greer, whose post-COVID life has unraveled. Living out of her Tahoe and desperate for stability, she takes a job as a live-in caregiver at a remote estate—only to discover the patient is not a child, but an invalid adult woman.

Thomas Caine, a successful and charismatic craftsman, hired Lucy to care for his ailing wife, Emilia. But from the moment Lucy steps into the house, something feels off. The housekeeper is nervous and secretive, and Thomas’ volatile ex-wife keeps making unexpected visits. Trapped in silence, Emilia can’t speak for herself—but Lucy is certain something sinister is going on behind closed doors.

Fans of The Silent Patient will find familiar pleasures here, particularly in the unsettling atmosphere and unhinged characters. Thomas is a narcissist readers will love to hate, and while the plot asks for some suspension of disbelief—especially concerning Emilia’s condition and the local police—it delivers as a satisfying popcorn read. The Wife’s Silence may not pack the same shocking twist, but it’s a compulsively readable thriller perfect for fans of domestic suspense.

Thank you to NetGalley, Dreamscape Select, and of course the author Amanda McKinney for the advanced copy of the audiobook. The Wife’s Silence is out now. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I loved this book so much that I read it in one sitting. I loved the storyline and thought the characters had great growth.I had to know what was going to happen! I didn't see some of the twists coming! I would say this is a must read, but be prepared not to go to bed early! I would definitely recommend this book.

This read kept me riveted throughout and reading “just one more chapter” until way past midnight! Lucy, down on her luck and living in her car, is presented with an offer she cannot refuse. A famous unique artist needs a caretaker for his wife who is unable to speak or move independently. Although Thomas is certainly famous and wealthy his behavior is certainly suspicious. The house is very remote, with only a beautiful housekeeper present during the day. Lucy picks up on mysterious vibes as soon as she enters the house. Things just do not add up. As more time goes on she bonds with Emelia and notices definite improvements in her health. But so many questions and suspicions arise.
Then the roller coaster ride begins. I loved every minute and every revelation. Also appreciated part of the story being told from Emelia’s perspective from many years ago. My heart certainly was captured by Emelia’s story.
This is a perfect rollicking read for anyone who enjoys twists and turns. Many thanks to Amanda McKinney, Storm Publishing, and NetGalley for affording me the pleasure of reading an arc of this just published thriller.

✨Book Review✨ - The Wife’s Silence by Amanda McKinney

Lucy Greer is trying to pick up the pieces of her life. Her business venture is a flop and she is living out of her Tahoe. Lucy applies and gets hired to take care of Emilia Caine, a housewife who suffers a stroke from heartbreak. Her very wealthy and successful husband Thomas is frequently holed up in his office working all hours of the night. Something seems a bit off to Lucy, but she can’t quite put her finger on what it is exactly.

Some secrets are shared, some secrets are kept hidden. Can Lucy help to not just take care of Emilia, but save her from what is lurking in the darkness of her glass-walled mansion?

I loved the short, quick chapters, the underlying secrets, and the mystery swirling around the Caine house and family. Check it out! Out for publication!

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read this book. All opinions are my own.
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