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The Silent Woman

Written by: Minka Kent
Narrated by: Christine Lakin, Kate Rudd
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Newlywed Jade Westmore has finally found her forever in husband Wells, a charming, successful, and recently divorced architect—only there’s one caveat: behind the gates of their elysian estate, hidden from street view in the caretaker’s cottage … lives Wells’s first wife, Sylvie.

Three years ago, the original Mrs. Westmore suffered a nervous breakdown—and hasn’t uttered a sound since. Not a physician, psychologist, or world-renown specialist has been able to elicit so much as a word from the silent woman … until now.

On an ordinary Tuesday while Wells was away—despite instructions to never disturb the fragile woman—Jade visited her isolated predecessor bearing a peace offering: a bouquet of white lilies. Only she wasn’t expecting Sylvie to have something for her as well: a slip of torn notebook paper with a single word scrawled in shaky black ink.

That word? Run.

©2022 Minka Kent (P)2022 Blackstone Publishing
Domestic Thrillers Psychological Thriller Thriller & Suspense Marriage Fiction Crime Exciting Suspense

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Great story. Couldn’t put it down. Narration was also very good. I will be looking for more from this author!

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Predictable but still a good read

The narrator was nice to listen to and the book was a good read, just a predictable ending

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Predictable

I have to agree with the review saying it's a bit boring. I hate leaving poor reviews when the author has spent so much time on something but this book was (in my opinion) very predictable and lazy. I didn't find it suspenseful or gripping at all. The narrator was great and easy to listen to at least though!

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Anticlimactic

Okay for a free book. I always like when an author doesn’t pin women against one another but psychopath husband is an easy angle to predict. Characters didn’t have a lot of depth.

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not bad, but not impressed

was waiting for long time for some action. claimed as a domestic triller/drama, lots of a repeating drama. week and predictable as a thriller. waste $3

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Great Twists!

I absolutely loved this book! I do a lot of reading of a lot of different authors. This one took me on a ride that I wasn't expecting. The characters were complex and human. The story took twists and turns that where not expected. This is simply a great read!

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The twists and turns were amazing

Just when I thought I had it all figured out Minka Kent would throw another curve. I loved it! Loved the narration. She has a new fan. Can’t wait to read the others.

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A must listen to

Was slow going but wow, it all fits and is pretty wild but definitely psychological. It was worth the listen for sure. Didn’t want to miss a part!

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Much enjoyed

Well written and detailed story. I really enjoyed the plot, characters and especially the suspense.

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Boring

The performance was great however the book itself was boring.
The author goes on and on about things that don't matter to the story.
I had to keep fast forwarding.

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