The Silent Suspect

Now this was a good book. It’s one of those that really makes you think and leaves you pondering the ending even when it’s over.

- Paige is such a complex and well developed character. She doesn’t take things at face value and her sense of curiosity drives the story forward.
- I love the representation in this book and it also made me consider how I could be more adaptable in my day to day life.
- I thought the plot was well thought out and Nell clearly made the effort to properly consider the mystery from all angles.
- I really liked how this book played out. The pacing was just right, the writing was great and I’ll definitely read another one of these books.
- I will say, the drama with Max was what let this book down. I don’t think it was needed but this book is clearly a part of a companion series so this storyline likely makes more sense if you have read the first two books. I just think this part took away from the story and I wasn’t interested in the romance.

I would definitely recommend this!
I received this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Another great book by Nell Pattison! 
I really enjoyed continuing on with Paige's story (although you do not need to read the previous books to know what's going on) The stoty had lots of twists and turns that kept me guessing! The book was very well written and I can't wait gor the next one!
Definite ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The fire is burning. The wife is inside. The husband is deaf and unable to communicate to authorities!
YIKES!
Talk about throwing everything at you all at once. My initial reaction was that this was going to be relatively easy to process once the interpreter Paige arrived on scene.
Little did I know that this was a web of lies created on many fronts with a few random outside influences and some blazing romance embers still ignited.
If that doesn't get the juices flowing I'm sure the thought this incident being connected to money or family in some way through insurance reasons may really stoke the flames.
I cannot believe how this went from one suspect being arrested to the end result because it was wild to endure. The ramifications rippled like waves throughout and was magnified when we learned of Luca's mother's passing years earlier.
The ties that bind --as they say--can't pick your family -but I will say it was maddening right up till the end.
The thrills and chills were constantly flowing throughout this glorious debut with the only exception for me being that ending was weak. I didn't really care about other relationships only the main characters not some Roy fellow.
Well, I hope you find this well and I hope it fits your tastes.
Till next time my friends...

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A good read. 
Lukas phoned Paige Northwood to tell her that his house is burning and his wife Nadia is in the house. And then police found that Nadia was dead before the fire started. Who set the fire,? Why they killed Nadia? Lukas refused to say anything in his defence to the police. Now, how would they find the killer? 
The premise was interesting but the ending was so so. By the time I reached the ending, I wasn't much interested in knowing who the killer is. This author's first book was interesting from the first page to the last but her other two are ok ok. Overall it's a one time read. 
I loved the characters of Anna and Rav Singh. 
Narration of the story was good. 
Thanks to NetGalley and Avon for giving me an advanced copy of this psychological thriller.

Another great read from Nell Pattison.

Paige Northwood the  British Sign Language interpreter returns in this title , she is working  part time with social worker Sasha, Sasha herself is deaf and Paige signs for her when needed.
An individual on Sasha’s case load is Lukas , the story begins with Paige receiving a call from him saying his house is on fire.

The book is an easy read the style of writing flows from one chapter to the next . The police officer Rav Singh is back in this novel and also the churlish DI Forest who often shows her dislike of Paige .

The characters are written in an authentic way and are likeable and gel together well , I like how the book shows the hours before the fire and returns to the present day. I usually find this confusing , but Nell Pattison’s writing is straightforward , therefore causing no issues. 

There were twists in the story that I did not envisage , and I was surprised to find out the identity of the offender, which is always a good sign,
Overall a compelling read highly recommended!

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon books for this arc copy.

Fantastic storyline. Kept me up til the early hours as I needed to find out more.
Definitely recommend to thriller fans.

Nell Pattison does it again! I am blown away by the ability this author has to bring my in time and time again. I am obsessed with her characterisation, her storytelling and her ability to keep the reader gripped. 

I need more!!

This is the third in the series and I have to say every book has had me hooked, desperate for more!!

We meet Paige again, she is now working as a sign language interpreter for Social Worker Sasha and freelances for the local police. She is dating Max who wants to take their relationship to the next level.

Paige is drawn into a murder case involving one of Sasha’s clients. Lucas arrives home to find his house on fire and his wife Nadia murdered. Lucas is arrested for the murder but his silence is making him look guiltier.

Paige and Sasha are adamant that Lucas is innocent and start to investigate into Lucas’s life to see what  he is hiding.. 

I love Paige, the way she throws herself into being an amateur detective, even putting her own life at risk. I do find myself screaming at her NO, as she does not always think before jumping into danger!!

A series that I am hoping will continue.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review.

I was so excited when I heard that there was a new Paige Northwood book coming out, I just love this series!

As always, we are launched straight into the action when Paige gets a call from Lukas to say that his house is on fire. She rushes to the scene, and from then on she is entangled in a web of lies, suspicion and danger.

Paige always ends up getting in too deep, she just can’t help getting involved, and even though at times I wished I could get into the book and drag her back from potential danger, she keeps ploughing on, getting into dodgy situations.

Her personal life is an important part of the book too, and she has some big decisions to make.

This fast-paced, dramatic and compelling book had me turning the pages so fast, I just could not put it down. Another fabulous addition to the series. My only complaint is that the ending left me wanting more, I hope she can write the next one quickly, as I really need to know what happens next for Paige!

This is the 2nd book I’ve read in this series and I enjoyed them both  immensely you are gripped from the first page. I have to say it was  very disturbing to think you have a fire and murder in your house and your deaf it’s just unimaginable. .  The husband Lukas obviously knows more than he’s saying as he does say to Paige he knows who’s done it then doesn’t say anymore.

I love to read about Paige’s love life will they won’t they is quite intriguing and can’t wait to see what happens next.  Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an early copy of this book.

The Silent Suspect by @writernell is a 4.5 start read 🤓 this is the 3rd in the Paige Northwood series & i really enjoyed it very much.  The story was chilling and very twisty, I enjoyed getting to know Paige Northwood better and I really like her as a character like the previous two books I was hooked straight away I couldn't put it down, I thought I knew who did it but again I was wrong, i love that Paige wants to be part of the action even though she knows she shouldn't. I do hope though that Paige and Rav Singh get together in the next book as I think it's time and I'd love to know more about DI Forest I want to know more about her..

Paige Northwood, British Sign Language interpreter is called by deaf  client after his house is set on fire.  When Paige arrives, Lukas is distraught and looking for his wife, Nadia.   Later, firefighters find the dead body of Nadia, but it seems she was murdered before the fire was set.  Paige and Social Worker, Sasha that Paige is interpreting for begin their own investigation after police do not seem active in tracking down any other suspect now they have Lukas in custody.  However there is someone not wanting Paiges interference and she is attacked.  
Life is changing fast for Paige as boyfriend Max asked her to move in and her feelings for DS Rav Singh blossom.
I enjoyed this latest instalment and look forward to more of Paiges adventures.

Overall, I enjoyed this novel and will recommend this book as a bookseller. The mystery kept me guessing the whole way through.

When sign language interpreter Paige Northwood gets a call from her client Lukas saying his house is on fire, she rushes to the house to discover that Lukas' wife has died in the fire.  What's more shocking is that she was dead before the fire started.  Lukas signs that he know who did it but then stays silent afterwards.  Is this a sign of his guilt, or his fear?  Paige is determined to find out and make sure an innocent man isn't blamed for a crime he didn't commit.  

I only recently discovered the Paige Northwood series and have absolutely loved them.  I was delighted to get to read this one which is the third in the series.  Like the other books, the plot is clever and exciting and all the characters interesting.  I loved seeing the usual people back again and hearing how they are doing, and following Paige's personal life is just as exciting as her investigations!  The conclusion to the book was shocking and I never would have guessed who was responsible.  What I love about these books is that there is always a mystery to be solved, but we always see so many other secrets and shocks during the story.  Can't wait for the next one!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of the book in return for my honest feedback.

This was an interesting book mostly seen from the viewpoint of Paige, a signing translator. I didn’t realise that it was a third book in this series featuring her but nevertheless it was very good as a stand alone novel. I will be looking out for the others by Neil now.

A great twist on a murder mystery. Loved the idea and the suspenseful theme. Would really recommend. Worth reading.

Gripping from the start and although this book is part of a series . it could be read as a stand alone story. Highly recommended

This book 3 in the series.  I’ve read 2 out of the 3 and I’m definitely on board with it.

In this latest installment, we have a very suspenseful murder mystery with a lot of moving parts.  The various bits and pieces end up blending together well to give us a very satisfying read!

Now, I will say that one particular reveal wasn’t a surprise at all.  I think I was supposed to be surprised at what a certain character was up to, but I was mostly surprised that our main character didn’t see it.

As always, the insights into deaf culture and wonderful.  I loved reading it and look forward to more books in the future!

•	ARC via Net Galley

Some people choose their books as an automatic purchase depending on the author. I know this because I do it as well. However for some time now Avon had made its way into my shelf. It wasn’t something that I had done consciously but the type of crime thrillers they publish are just so engrossing.

The first book I read that was published by them was by Helen Fields in the DI Callanach series. I still remember devouring the first book and wondering how I had never heard about Helen Fields.

The same thing happened now with Nell Pattison. The Silent Suspect is actually the third book in the Paige Northwood series—a series I hadn’t heard about before. Hence I am starting now to include on the very small list of authors that I consider as an automatic purchase the publisher Avon.

I’m a bit furious at my reading friends because they haven’t actually recommended this to me before. Because let me tell you this is one of the best thriller books I’ve read in a long time.

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Paige is called to a house fire because the family who lives their is deaf. The wife died in the fire which was later ruled a homicide. The most likely suspect was the husband,  but Paige did not think he did it. This book kept me guessing.

Part of a set of stories, I really didn't mind that I was reading them out of order - I'm more than happy to now go back through the series to make up for lost time. Engaging storyline with engaging and realistic characters who allow you to see into the frustrations of living with hearing loss and the stereotypes that are drawn from it. 'The plot will keep you guessing as to who is the ultimate bad guy and will keep you guessing through to the final pages.

This book had me from page one, I could not turn the pages fast enough!

A well thought out plot with complex and developed characters. A fast paced thriller with plenty of mystery, suspense, twists and turns.

Although The Silent Patient is the third installment in the Paige Northwood series, I felt that it also worked perfectly as a stand alone novel.  

A compelling good read that keeps you invested from start to finish.

 I would definitely recommend it.

Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books for the ARC.

💫Book Review💫

The Silent Suspect by @writernell 
Publication date - 29th April 2021.

Thank you to @netgalley and @avon_books for my advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review.

The silent series has became one of my favourites, as soon as I heard this was available I had to request.

It was so good to be back in to Paige’s world, I really enjoy reading about her work as interpreter and the situations she ends up in. 

I loved the introduction of the new characters, whilst keeping the consistency of previous books and their characters.

An interesting storyline which kept me guessing, and more importantly, the removal of Max 😂😂 I cannot wait to see how the storyline develops in the next book, especially after that ending! 😱
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/5
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i was thrilled at the chance of reading this book. I have read this authors previous work and I can honestly say I was really looking forward to this one. 
This is one of those books that really does drag you in. 
Paige Northwood is a BSL interpreter. (British Sign Laungage) Paige interprets for a lot of different people. 
After being contacted and finding out that a house was on fire, Paige attends to help Lukas whose house is on fire, Lukas is deaf so needs Paige to sign for him so he can understand what is going on. 
Lukas' wife is still inside the burning building. 
It is soon discovered that Lukas' wife Nadia was all ready dead when the fire started and it wasn't the fire that killed her. 
Paige believes that Lukas is innocent and will go as far as she can to help him. However not everyone is being straight with Paige. Why are people not telling her the full facts, what are things being kept from her. 
Deceipt, family. love, loyalty this book has it all. Full of twist yet a very easy read to fly through. Once started I was so engrosed in the story I couldn't put it down. Loved everything about this book and more. I look forward to reading more from this author and I have no problems what so ever recommending this book.

Thank you Avon Books UK and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Overall, I enjoyed this novel and will recommend this book as a bookseller. The mystery kept me guessing the whole way through. The only thing I disliked was the continuous referencing of the previous Paige Northwood  novels.  #avonbooksuk #netgalley #mystery #books #bookbloggerss #bookstagram

An absolutely cracker of a book. As a retired Fire Officer I get very picky about how fires are depicted in crime books, but the first chapters in this book contained the best description of a house fire, from a civilian witness point of view, that I’ve ever read.
With the bar set that high the rest of the book had a lot to live up to, but it did it.
I loved the characters, the plot, the setting, and even the bit of romance that runs through it.
A brilliant read.

Plenty of mystery, peril and suspense and a feel of several interwoven and very current storylines with regards to gangs and county lines. As with the other books in this series there is an added depth and interest as some of the main characters are deaf and the signing interpreter is pivotal and highly involved in the storyline and action. I feel this is sensitively written and contributes positively as the characters are strong and very likeable. I didn’t guess who the perpetrator was until near the end of the book and enjoyed the twists and turns along the way. A very good read, I would definitely recommend it.

Amazing!! This is a 3rd of the series and just as good as the first two.  I highly recommend this series to any reader that loves to read.

I received an advance copy of, The Silent Suspect, by Nell Pattison.  I really liked this book, I have read other books by the same author, and they are just as good.

I have loved reading Nell's previous books, if you haven't read them you really should as they are just as good as this one. All of Nell's books are fast paced and chilling. You never know what is around the corner when reading, especially with this story. It is about Lukas and his wife, when a huge fire starts at their house, Lukas calls Paige who is his interpreter as he is deaf, when she arrives Lukas is fine but his wife is not. They find out that his wife was already dead before the fire started. But who killed her? all fingers point to Lukas but was it really him? or does he know more than he is letting on? Paige goes on a quest to find out what really happened. Will she be in trouble too? A dramatic, tense and on the edge of your seat read. I look forward to Nell's next book.

I enjoyed the book, but feel that it's getting to be a bit worn now. If Paige could become a police officer it would help, but the lucky amateur, especially helping the deaf community,  beating the police is becoming wearing. Good story though.

Loving this series, such a different point of view, Paige is going to get in trouble everytime! I hope there will be more, an awaiting a big romance. Another fantastic book

The third in a series, THE SILENT SUSPECT follows BSL interpreter Paige as she becomes embroiled in a homicide case. Having not read the previous books in the series, I do think it works as a stand-alone but I think there are some holes that perhaps were more fleshed out in the other books but were definitely lacking in this one. However, as a whole I enjoyed the story and mystery and found the unique elements involved with dealing with deaf characters to be enlightening. 

When Paige is having dinner with her boyfriend one night, a deaf client of hers (Lukas) FaceTimes her and asks her to call the police for him as his house is on fire. She does and immediately goes to his home only to learn that Lukas’s wife Nadia was also inside - but had already been murdered prior to the fire being set. When Lukas is arrested for Nadia’s murder, Paige winds up becoming an amateur sleuth in an attempt to find out what really happened as she believes he is innocent. 

While I think this could use some editing (several themes were very repetitive), and the relationship that Paige has with Detective Singh feels very forced and baseless, it was still a fun quick read. I am an avid thriller reader and it was nice to experience something from a different vantage point with different kinds of characters.

A really good read that kept me guessing all the way through, highly recommend  as I could not leave it down x

This is the third book I have read by this author and again she has done a fabulous job. I love that each book centres around the same main character and that it includes people from the deaf community.   Each book gives you an inside view of what life is like for those that are deaf and how they are treated and perceived by others.  

Her characters are all well developed and easy to get to know.  I find I can picture them without an abundance of physical description which I prefer as I can create the characters as I imagine them. 

The relationships in the book are great except this one left me wanting something different.  

Overall this is a wonderful murder mystery that keeps you enthralled from beginning to end. There are lots of false leads to keep you wondering who the killer is and Paige continues to get herself into dire situations in each book that only makes you like her more.  A plus for the author.  

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon Books for allowing me to read this amazing novel.

The Silent Suspect is the third instalment in the Paige Northwood series - I selected this book based on the description and I hadn't realised it was part of a series. Although it can be read as a stand-alone novel, there were references to the previous books and I felt I would have benefited from having read those first. 
Paige is a sign language interpreter who becomes involved in a murder investigation that involves one of her social worker’s clients in the book. I found it very fast-paced, I enjoyed finding out about Paige's personal life - something I have read wasn't as prominent in the previous books - and I was hooked throughout. I'll definitely be going back to read the previous books in the series and seeing how they compare. Definitely a book I'd recommend as a fast-paced thriller with plenty of mystery.

This was such an interesting concept with a hearing impaired interpreter helping to solve mysteries. It’s very rare that stories delve into this subject matter and it makes for a well written story.

I really enjoyed The Silent Suspect by Nell Pattison! 

Pros: Deaf representation, good storyline, twists & turns, and likeable characters. Cons: some confusing storylines, I found out later this was the third book in a series (I thought it was easy to follow even though I missed the first two which was nice), and some spots that could have been shortened

Overall I would recommend and look forward to reading future Pattison books. 

3.5 rounded up

Thank you to the author, Avon Books UK and NetGalley for providing a copy to review!

4.5 stars. 
This is the third in the Paige Northwood series and I enjoyed it just as much as the first two books. 

Paige is working as a sign language interpreter for Sasha, a deaf social worker, when one of her clients calls Paige in a panic when his house is set on fire with his wife inside. 
The story goes in lots of directions regarding the fire, murder and then on to drugs. I raced through this book as the story grabbed my attention and I wanted to find out what happened in the end. There were good twists throughout and I would definitely recommend this book and the whole series. 
Thank you to Netgalley for an early copy for an honest review.

I have fallen for the series with the opening book and the author continues the excellent writing into the third book. All aspects of the story like the plot, characters, suspense are awesome. The minor glitch is the romantic part in the conclusion which felt immature. One of the best series.

Paige is BSL interpreter. She helps clients that need sign language to understand what is being said to them and what they need to say.
Paige has just arrived at the home of her client when she discovers the house burning. As she tries to understand what has happened she is immersed in a mysterious chain of events.
This book was given to me to read and review by the publisher through Netgalley.
It is very interesting and exciting to read. You also learn a lot about people who are hearing impaired. Their challenges are real.
Great read!

The third instalment of Paige Northwood mystery completes the trilogy perfectly. I read this one at a slower pace compared to the rest but it didn't disappoint and I could pick up exactly where I left off. Nell does a fantastic job at writing a story which is fast paced and interesting, without making the conclusion obvious. I love her books and I hope there's a new one coming up with a new character completely!

My first time reading this author. Enjoyed the character of Paige and the insight into the world of signing. A good pace to the plot; did not guess who did it!

I really enjoyed Silent Night so was pleased to read this to see the continuation in Paige’s story. This was just as enjoyable with some really interesting characters and an intriguing plot involving both Paige’s working life and personal life in some cases with some blurring of the lines between the two. This is quite thought provoking in terms of how things affect the deaf community in ways which we don’t really consider but it’s told in an excellent manner so that the focus is the story. I loved how this ended and really hope to find out how things go for Paige next.

This was a really good book!  It kept me guessing, mostly.  Excellent character development of most important characters, and just enough on the others to get the point across.  

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book.

This book is the third in the series, and each book has had me hooked highly recommend if you enjoy this genre

Loved this book. I have read all the books in the series and they are so well written. I am hooked straight away and this one definitely didn't disappoint. I really hope there's another one in the pipe line. I love the fact that these books are your typical books/stories, im intrigued by the deaf community through these stories and have learnt so much from them already. Keep them coming

Paige Northwood is now working as a freelance sign language interpretor for the police and three days a week assisting a social worker Sasha. 
From the word go the reader is thrown straight into the action, Paige gets a call from one of Sasha`s deaf clients, Lukas, telling her his house is on fire.
Paige rushes to the scene, Lukas is frantically looking for his wife Nadia,it is only when the firefighters get the blaze under control that they find her dead body inside the house.
An autopsy proves that she was murdered before the fire was set.
Lukas seems to be the only suspect the police are considering and when his refusal to answer any questions result in the police not actively considering anyone else Paige and Sasha decide to begin their own investigation.
Why won`t Lukas try to clear his name, could he be guilty or is he scared of something or someone?
Then Paige is attacked. 
Is she getting to close to discovering the truth? 
Even putting herself in potential danger wont stop Paige from finding the true killers identity
This one kept me guessing through all the twists and turns, another great read. 
Look forward to more in the Paige Northwood series.
Thanks to Netgalley and Avon Books for the chance to read this as an ARC.

Paige, a British Sign Language interpreter, is a witness to a fire and is unable to work as an interpreter for the police in the related case. The main suspects social worker, Sasha, frequently employs Paige for interpretation services, so Paige had meet Lukas previously. Sasha is convinced Lukas is innocent and convinces Paige to work with her providing interpretation while Sasha investigates. 
 
This is a great character driven series. The Silent Suspect can be read as a standalone, but as the personal relationships continue to develop and come to a head in this novel I would highly recommend beginning with book one in the series. The mystery plot is interesting and the twists and turns in Paige's personal life will be of particular interest to series readers. There is no cliffhanger, but there are some new avenues that have opened up and I am excited to see where the author goes from here. 

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. The opinions in this review are honest and my own. #ownvoices #mystey #BSL

Drew me right in took  me from my reading chair into the story A book that kept me reading late into the night.A series an author I will be recommending,#netgalley#avonboojsuj

Thank you to Netgalley, Avon Books and Nell Pattison for this ARC in return for my honest review. I've read Silent House and Silent Night, the previous Paige Northwood books through Netgalley. I loved these thrillers told through a unique angle of the deaf community. I've recommended the previous books to so many people and this one will be no different. It's fast becoming my favourite series.

What a different theme for a detective-type story!  Most of the main characters in this were deaf, giving a little insight into the world of the non-hearing. I loved seeing how the interpreter worked alongside the social worker. Good story!  I look forward to reading more from the author!

I received this ebook from Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion and review. I have gotten all 3 of the Paige Northwood books from Netgalley. Each one has been better than the last. I love getting to follow Paige through the Deaf community and watch her help solve mysteries. I love how real she is, all her indecisions are so relatable. I hope there’s going to be another one! I need to know what’s going to happen between her and Singh!

I’ve read other books in the series and couldn’t wait for The Silent Suspect. A unique selling point of the series if that they feature crimes committed in or by members of the deaf community and the main character is a sign language interpreter who works for the police, not a premise you come across in fiction every day. The Silent Suspect was just as enjoyable as the other books. I thought it was a bit slower to get into than the other two books, but I soon got caught up in the storyline. Like the other books, the characters really stand out. I really enjoyed this.