the eerie feeling given to us readers throughout this book was on point. i didnt know how Lynn was doing it but i felt it. was it from our main character. was it from the house. was it from the neighbourhood or something or someone altogether different? and that was part of it beauty, how deep it went into making me question it all.
the book gives us Imogen and Patrick who have moved to the countryside. its far from almost anywhere. but this is what they wanted. out of London and the business. right? it escaped alot of messy things going on in the city. not least his daughter and ex.
but things feel off. almost instantly they feel very off. and the incidents that follow are indeed very off. is someone watching Imogen? and what is going on with thier neighbours?
oh and if you were expecting what we all of course love to expect from this kind of book. which if done well are still just as good. and author always have their own spin on them. oh no dont think you will get that. you might just be a little shocked by this ending. and in the best way. no neat little countryside bows here. or is there? haha you will have to read to find out. but you will be so glad you did. oh and dont question your sanity like the Imogen did. all will be revealed.

3.5⭐️.
A very straight forward story and the twists didn’t surprise me but nevertheless it was entertaining. It was fast-paced with short chapters that keep will keep you on the edge of your seat.

When Imogene and her husband move to the countryside it was supposed to be their fresh start. But from the moment they arrived,things started to feel off. The locals are strange, and is Imogene being watched? Then someone breaks into their home, and Imogene starts to see things. Is she being driven to the edge, or losing her mind? Is there any real danger? Or is it her past haunting her?

Thank you NetGalley and Boodwood Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review

Publication date :June 12, 2025

The Silent House by H.M. Lynn was a wild ride from start to finish. It’s a fast-paced, engaging read that will keep you questioning what’s real and what’s not. Being inside Imogen’s mind is an anxiety-inducing experience, which adds to the psychological tension of the story.

While the quick pace made it easy to fly through, I do wish there had been more depth to Imogen’s backstory. Her past is mentioned briefly and comes to light near the end, but it feels like it wasn’t given enough attention considering how deeply it shaped her. The resolution also felt a little rushed and could’ve used more emotional weight.

Still, this is a solid pick for fans of quick, twisty thrillers—especially readers who enjoy Frieda McFadden’s style. It’s eerie, unpredictable, and perfect if you’re in the mood for a short psychological escape.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for an ARC of The Silent House, due to publish in June 2025.

I always enjoy this author’s books. They are fast paced, easy to read, but difficult to put down! This was no exception, and I finished it in less than 24 hours.

I must admit, I did have an inkling that Patrick May somehow be involved when he called Maureen ‘Mo’ and when she used his name before they were properly introduced, but this didn’t detract from my enjoyment of the story.

The twist was a MAJOR co-incidence really, and surely the people looking after the removed baby would have had access to the medical records before feeding her the wrong milk???

However, with a little belief suspension, a decent, quick read.

Absolutely brilliant book. It's utterly amazing. I couldn't put it down and stayed up late into the night to finish it.
Highly recommended.

I really enjoyed this book.

It is a chilling thriller in which the main character moves to a quiet country village where everyone seems strange. What is supposed to be a new start turns into something quite different.

It is a fabulous pychological thriller that although is a little predictable it is a really good read with a well written plot and good characters.

It is pacy with twists and more twists and i think this is perfect for a holiday beach read.

I liked this book a lot. The story was interesting from the beginning, it was fast paced and the short chapters that often ended on a cliff hanger made me want to keep reading until the end.

I found that the main character, Imogen was well written, very likable and realistic. I liked the vibe of the book and the setting of the remote countryside house.

I rated the book 4.25 stars as I did partially guess the plot twist, however it didn’t ruin my enjoyment of the book.

Thank you Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

First of all I love books with twists so win there. Second I love shorter chapters so second win. I can get through books faster with shorter chapters and can follow them easier. One downfall was Imogen was not my favorite. I flew through this book fast and it was a nice easy fast read.

3.5⭐️ This was a fast paced thriller which can be great for those looking for a tamer experience with the genre. This would be a wonderful choice for those than like Lifetime movies! That’s exactly what it read as.
It is very predictable as the basic story is one that has been done many times over but it has a bit of comfortable feel because you can figure what happens ahead of time.

The chapters are very short which does propel you to keep reading and before you know it, you have finished the book which is only 272 pages. It’s hard to say more as I don’t want to give any spoilers.

It comes out June 12, 2025 making it a good “beach read” for the thriller set.


I am thankful to have gotten a complimentary eARC from Boldwood Books through NetGalley to read which gave me the opportunity to voluntarily leave a review.

My rating system since GoodReads doesn’t have partial stars

⭐️ Hated it
⭐️⭐️ Had a lot of trouble, prose issues, really not my cup of tea (potentially DNF’d or thought about it)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meh, it was an ok read but nothing special
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really enjoyed it! Would recommend to others
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding! Will circle back and read again

A great psychological thriller that keeps you guessing throughout. I was hooked from the beginning and read 80% of it in one night. I just had to know what went down and get the book finished.

FMC Imogen I found to be a little annoying (nothing new there when it comes to me and FMCs) but not so much I couldn’t stand her and I really did question if she was going crazy throughout the book.

A few twists and turns which definitely got me and a few chapters gave me goosebumps (I don’t think it helped I was reading in the dark past midnight).

Short chapters are always a win. A great page turner

Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for sending me an early e-copy

The Silent House is a nail-biting, dark psychological suspense book that has you questioning everything that happens. Things go from wierd to down right dangerous quickly. This is a deeply twisty read that snares you in immediately and doesn't relinquish its grip until the end. The end was a definite did not see that coming. The chapters were short and easy to follow. The pages of this one turn quickly and will keep you reading well into the night. This was an excellent read and I highly recommend it.


Thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the advanced copy

Okay I loved this book a lot. I found Imogen to be kind of annoying but it was okay. The plot twist was so twisty I didn't see any of that coming. This book had so many twists and turns right from the start and I could not put it down. I had to know what happened.

Thank you the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read an ARC copy of this book.

The Silent House is a brand new psychological thriller by H.M. Lynn. The story follows Imogen who moves to the countryside with her partner, Patrick, seeking a fresh start. However, from the moment they arrive, something feels off. The locals behave strangely, and she begins to sense that she is being watched. Shadows outside the window seem to shift unnaturally, feeding her growing unease. Then, things escalate—a break-in occurs, reinforcing her suspicion that someone is out to get her. Imogen begins to realise that what seemed like a haven may hide darker secrets, leaving her to question if the danger is real or the product of a fraying mind. The novel builds suspense , making you second-guess what’s real and what’s imagined, it keeps you on edge until the very end. A very good book!

Imogen and Patrick move from the city to a house in a small country town for a fresh start and Imogen feels like soon everything will fall into place for her career and becoming a parent. However, after a strange meeting with the neighbour as they arrive to the property, Imogen is left feeling uncomfortable and starts to notice bizarre and spooky things happening in and around the house. She starts to question whether she is being targeted or if it’s in her head.

This was an entertaining easy read and I liked the short chapters that always kept me guessing and were gripping. The story was fast paced and engaging however I feel like we didn’t get to connect with the main character enough before the incidents started happening - I didn’t know whether to believe her or think she was being paranoid. Imogen was a likeable protagonist but became frustrating as she seemed more and more naive or gullible as the incidents escalated. The plot twist was interesting however predictable in some ways and unfortunately the ending felt rushed and fell a bit flat for me.

I would recommend this to readers who enjoy fast paced thrillers.

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you Netgalley, Boldwood Books and HM Lynn for the eArc of The Silent House.

I have read a few of H M Lynn's books and I always really enjoy both the structure of her books as well as her writing style. The Silent House is a medium paced, twisty psychological thriller that will keep you guessing. I do see that if you read a lot of these types of books in this genre, you may figure out possible predicability of the plot but hey, there is only so much unpredictable plot lines out there. I don't think it should put you off.
The Silent House has good, short chapters, with mini cliff hangers. This spurs you on into reading " just one more chapter " which I found engaging and before I knew it, I was near the end. Could all the characters be unreliable? or just one?

4 stars

This was a gripping psychological thriller that kept me hooked through the whole book. I loved the tense atmosphere and the constant feeling of unease. I loved how the end of each chapter made you want to keep on reading, the twists and turns throughout constantly had me second guessing. The short chapters made it a really easy and fast read, and I enjoyed how the suspense built steadily throughout. This book had many twists and turns that kept you guessing until the very end.

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley.

Another great read from this author. This was a gripping fast paced psychological thriller with a creepy supernatural feel.

I was hooked from the first page and read this in almost one sitting. The story makes you wonder who you can really trust and is anyone as they really seem. The silent house would make a good tv adaptation.

2.5 stars, I rounded to 3 stars, but hesitantly so.. I know a lot of folks enjoyed this book, but I just didn't get into it that much.
I didn't mind this book overall. I didn't love it. I didn't hate it. It was okay-ish.
I found it to be somewhat predictable. The twists and turns were not shocking or exciting like I wanted them to be.
It was, however, a quick read between other books I wanted to read. I just found myself wanting it to wrap up.
Imogen and Patrick move from London to the country (this felt eerily familiar to multiple other books I have read). Both are successful at their jobs, Patrick a lawyer, and Imogen, an artist. Big age gap in the relationship.
Imogen, you find out at the end of the book (a problem I had with the plot, I needed this earlier in the book), had trauma that shaped her life and made her the way that she is.
Creepy things happen. Patrick thinks Imogen is overreacting.
Imogen was far too forgiving of Patrick throughout the story.
The plot was decently structured. The pace was okay.
I figured things out with Maureen and Patrick far too early in the book. So the rest felt redundant and predictable.
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book!
Happy Reading!

This one had me hooked from the very first chapter. The atmosphere is eerie and immersive, and the slow build of tension kept me turning the pages late into the night. The setting felt vivid and haunting, and the mystery unraveled in a satisfying way. A moody, gripping read that stuck with me after finishing.
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Claustrophobic, creepy thriller based on two main characters, Patrick and Imogen, who have almost 20 years' age difference, Patrick left his wife to marry Imogen and they decided to leave London to go to a secluded village where strange things start happening and Imogen thinks she's losing her mind. I had some difficulty to get into this book but in the end I enjoyed the writing and the ending which changed everything in my opinion.