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Imogen is a successful artist trying to put her tragic upbringing behind her when she meets a handsome man at her gallery exhibit. Patrick is the first man she can be herself with. She learns about his unhappy marriage and troubled daughter and the two decide to make a life with each other The move into their dream house far into the countryside should be the perfect next step on the road to having a happy family, but soon strange things start to happen. Doors unlocked, not so friendly neighbors and dangerous accidents plague Imogen in her new home. Is she imagining the stares and whispers and who can she trust? Is her handsome new husband hiding secrets?? Who can she trust in this page turning thriller that leads to a heart stopping conclusion you will not see coming.

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WELL.........So much of a great read, I read it in one sitting, I just couldn't put it down. Imogen and Patrick give up city life and move to the country, but will it be everything they had hoped ?? It's creepy and will have you checking your doors and windows. Highly recommend

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Loved loved loved this book. I did not see the ending coming and I was just so happy that Leroy was around to help. Grief can do terrible things to people

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"The Silent House" by H.M. Lynn was a page turning story. This book had many twists and turns that kept you guessing until the very end.
Imogen and Patrick are starting over in a new house in the country. When they arrive they meet the new neighbor and things seem to be a bit off. As they spend more and more time in the house Imogen starts to notice strange things and things start to happen to her. As Patrick tries to help her he also gets pulled back into his old life. As Imogen starts to figure out what is happening she is surprised by who might actually be behind it.
Highly recommend this book.

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Many thanks to netgalley, the author and Boldwood books for approving my request to read this book.

The Silent House is a solid psychological thriller with an added eerie feel throughout which I always enjoy.

In this book we meet Imogen and her husband Patrick who have decided on a fresh start in the country. As they begin to settle a series of events unfold that threatens the very fresh start they craved.

Though I guessed a twist or two there was still a couple to surprise me thrown in.

Overall I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others.

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Stayed up late to Read this in a night, I really enjoyed this book. I would read more books by this author

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Imogen and Patrick move to a remote house in a small village.
Immediately, strange things start to happen, and Imogen is feeling very unsettled. On top of that, she is newly pregnant. Could the occurrences be her imagination?

Creepy thriller where the main character presents as mentally ill, or over imaginative.
I really felt that he husband could have been more supportive...
Fast paced, and I didn't predict the ending, but was suspicious of the perpetrators.
A quick read, which I enjoyed.

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This was an such a great thriller with jaw dropping twist! I loved every bit of it and cant wait for more! I read this in two nights! I could not put it down!

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This story has all the right ingredients. It is tense and builds that tension, self doubt and questions about the past playing out in excruciating detail. Imogen is an artist, one who uses the darkness of her childhood to paint dark and deeply emotional paintings. It is her therapy also and her method of coping with her distressing childhood and the resulting psychotic break she experienced. Imogen moves on and meets Patrick, a lawyer, looking for artwork at her exhibition. With an ex wife and daughter in the picture, Imogen and Patrick move to an idyllic country cottage to start a family and experience the perfect married life. It should have been a fairy tale for them, but things turn dark and sinister and has both Imogen and Patrick questioning her sanity. Unfortunately, I felt at this point the writer just decided to get from A to B, start to finish, by any method possible and the resulting scenario is fantastical and actually has no real relevance to the actual situation. Pulled out of a hat. It does not make sense in a lot of ways and leaves so many unanswered questions about the how and the why. It is the equivalent of throwing in "it was all a bad dream". It was a case of where did that come from? I had wondered about the absence of real clues, the reward for the readers commitment and loyalty till the end, when it all comes together. It definitely didn't and was ultimately disappointing.

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This was such a Creepy, tense, and almost claustrophobic mystery thriller. What an amazing book which I cant wait to recommend. The characters are well developed, and the story pulls you in as you try to unravel the mystery. With so many twists and turns, I was guessing the culprit to the very end which I love in a thriller. It was a fast, engaging read that held my attention from start to finish. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy.

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The Silent House is a slow-burning psychological thriller that expertly blurs the line between paranoia and reality. When the narrator and her partner Patrick move to a remote countryside home, what should be a peaceful new chapter quickly turns into something far more sinister. From the eerie locals to the unexplained shadows and unsettling break-in, the tension builds steadily, creating an atmosphere that’s equal parts claustrophobic and compelling.

The strength of the novel lies in its suspenseful tone and the growing sense of dread that follows the protagonist through every page. Readers will find themselves questioning her sanity right along with her, as the author masterfully plays with perception and doubt. While the pacing occasionally drags in the middle, the payoff is worth it, with a final act that delivers on the creeping sense of unease built throughout.

For fans of domestic thrillers and psychological suspense, The Silent House offers a chilling exploration of trust, isolation, and the dangers that lurk closest to home.

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This book was not for me. I loved the premise, and I liked the supporting characters, but I hated the main character.. I'm not sure if she was written that way on purpose by the author, or if it was just that the author chose to make her unlikeable. I also didn't love that she was unreliable, and I felt like I didn't get all the answers I wanted.

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This was SO good. Started at 7.30 this morning and just finished now. Not even sure I’ve had a toilet break 😂 I simply couldn’t put it down. Fast paced, cliffhanger chapters and the writing style literally made me feel like I was going crazy. Definitely gonna read more from this author.

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What an amazing book! Characters are well developed. And story has you trying to figure out what is going on along with Imogen.
Many twists and turns are encountered along the way. I was totally not prepared for the reveal of the culprit!
First book I have read by this author, and will be reading more!

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This is a good psychological thriller which from start to finish has a good level of tension. A house move for a couple from London to the countryside in the hopes of starting their lives as a family begins with unsettling news that the previous owner took his own life there. Our protagonist, an artist often left alone to start the moving in and settling process, is the subject of some very unsettling incidents and takes solace with an elderly neighbour. Everything is not as it seems.

This is a good and entertaining read and with a great level of suspense throughout. I kept changing my mind as to what I thought was happening and the ending was a good twist that I had really not expected.

Thank to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

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I found this book to have me wondering who it was, which is great in a thriller. However, it wasn’t as gripping as I wanted it to be. I’d definitely consider reading this author again.
It was a little random in areas though too.

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such a page turner, i could not put it down.
it has suspenseful twists and turns. the silent house keeps readers on edge, constantly questioning what is real and what is all made up.
this was a face paced book and very easy to read .

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Imogen and Patrick move from the bustling city out to the country as they prepare to start a family. They feel the country will give them the fresh start they so desperately crave as well as some much needed privacy. However, when someone comes after Imogen , they soon learn it is impossible to escape from their past.

This psychological thriller was a fast, easy read. It kept my attention throughout. This was the perfect weekend read. Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books, and H.M. Lynn for an advanced copy.

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This book was unputdownable, I couldn’t put it down. I just wanted to know who was behind it. It was a good plot twist and the FMC had me liking and not liking her at the same time.

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First, thank you Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC.

I've started this book on a six hour train journey and simply devoured it.

Imogen and Patrick move to the countryside - something I could never do myself - in hope for a fresh start. But something feels off. It is for sure not the peace Imogen had been hoping for....

It was a fast-paced and easy read, very enjoyable, so I'm not surprised I've read it in one sitting. Very much recommended!

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