The Whisper Man by Alex North is a gripping thriller that follows Tom Kennedy and his son Jake, who are trying to heal from the loss of their wife and mother. They move to Featherbank, a quiet town with a dark past involving a serial killer known as The Whisper Man. As they settle in, a new child disappearance occurs, mirroring the Whisper Man's past crimes. The story weaves together multiple perspectives, creating a suspenseful and chilling atmosphere that keeps readers on edge. With twists and turns, the mystery unravels, revealing a complex web of interconnected storylines that culminate in a satisfying ending.
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Content warnings include themes of child abduction, child murder, grief, trauma, and psychological distress.
From The Publisher:
**THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**
"WORKS BEAUTIFULLY... If you like being terrified, The Whisper Man has your name on it."
-The New York Times, Editor's Pick
"SUPERB"
-Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review
"BRILLIANT... will satisfy readers of Thomas Harris and Stephen King."
-Booklist, Starred Review
"POIGNANT AND TERRIFYING"
-Entertainment Weekly
In this dark, suspenseful thriller, Alex North weaves a multi-generational tale of a father and son caught in the crosshairs of an investigation to catch a serial killer preying on a small town.
After the sudden death of his wife, Tom Kennedy believes a fresh start will help him and his young son Jake heal. A new beginning, a new house, a new town. Featherbank.
But the town has a dark past. Twenty years ago, a serial killer abducted and murdered five residents. Until Frank Carter was finally caught, he was nicknamed "The Whisper Man," for he would lure his victims out by whispering at their windows at night.
Just as Tom and Jake settle into their new home, a young boy vanishes. His disappearance bears an unnerving resemblance to Frank Carter's crimes, reigniting old rumors that he preyed with an accomplice. Now, detectives Amanda Beck and Pete Willis must find the boy before it is too late, even if that means Pete has to revisit his great foe in prison: The Whisper Man.
And then Jake begins acting strangely. He hears a whispering at his window...
Ratings (46)
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It Was OK (8) | |
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5 comment(s)
3.75 rounded up.
I found this book good and creepy but just a bit too slow. I don't kind a slow read but it felt a little too....fluffy. that being said I still enjoyed the story and enjoyed listening to the audiobook.
Amazing.
4.5*
RTC
This is what I call a life-ruiner. As in, clear your calendar for the next 3 days because you're going not going to be able to put this down. It's like reading Deathly Hallows for the umpteenth time and even though you already know what's going to happen, you'll still be up til 2am for the next few days.
I'll start by saying that this is easily the darkest book I've ever read -- that's not saying much, as I read very few thrillers/horror. Of the thrillers I've read, this is also one of the most well-written and un-tropey.
It took me a little while to get into the story initially, but once I was in it, boy was I in. It's the kind of read where you're not thinking about anything else.
There were a few moments in the story where I was like, "Why???" Characters in thrillers do the dumbest things sometimes. At one point, a certain character has a gut instinct that something is off and instead of hurrying to fix it, he worries about how "crazy" he must look to others. I literally shouted, "WHO F*@$%ING CARES????" and then had to laugh at myself. Side note: Why are so many British book characters super neurotic? Do Brits find this relatable? Let go of the reins a little, my goodness!
All things summed up, if you're looking to be scared shitless (and I know a lot of us will be in the next month), pick this one up. But maybe leave the lights on at night.
This had potential but it wasn't my cup of tea. i did enjoy the relationship between the characters but the thriller part was weak for me. it was basic and i wasn't curious or thrilled.
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About the Author:
Alex North was born in Leeds, England, where he now lives with his wife and son. The Whisper Man was inspired by North's own little boy, who mentioned one day that he was playing with "the boy in the floor." Alex North is a British crime writer who has previously published under another name.
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