Lucy gets a job as a carer to Emilia who has suffered a stroke and moves in to the family home. We quickly find out that nothing is as straight forward as that and there is a lot more to the stories of all the main characters than first alluded to. Lucy has a big secret of her own, which comes out later in the story. Thomas is very aloof and uncaring, being much more involved in his work studio than he is with his wife. Emilia is very aware of something but is unable to tell anyone. As the story develops, all of the background plots merge together leading to an action packed final section.

Oh I really liked this one! The character development was on point and blended so well with the plot. The pacing will ensure you devour this book in one sitting.

Amanda McKinney has done it again. An intriguing story with devious characters and a somewhat satisfying ending.

The story goes back and forth in time with multiple POV's. Each POV keeps you hooked as the story goes forward. However a certain character reveal didn't have the impact it should have. It may have been possible because of the reveal quite early in the book.

Another element which I felt didn't work was a certain exaggerated feel to it. The story didn't feel as tight as it should have been. A few liberties taken with certain scenes makes it a bit unbelievable.

Other than that, I found the story quite interesting and it's a good binge read.

I give the book 4 stars.

I thank NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the E-Arc and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Lucy is hired by Thomas Caine to take care of his wife who has had a stroke. She has Aphasia, and is basically drugged to the eyeballs.
Thomas is controlling, and the story is told in several POV's, the reader can detect when the control began over Emilia.

Quite a complex plot. There are subplots and many secrets.
Engrossing, and unputdownable, I just had to see where this was leading.

Thomas is a dark character, totally unlikeable.
Emilia is stronger than she realises.
Lucy is the dark horse. Caring and calculating.
I would never have guessed Lucy's secret.

I totally recommend this novel, full of secrets and revenge.

Thomas Caine, a very successful businessman, hires Lucy to care for his sick wife, Emilia. From the minute Lucy arrives at the huge, isolated home, she has a bad feeling. The Caine’s son vanished some years ago and everyone is very cagey about it. Emilia appears to be mute, but is she silent in order to cover up secrets?

A gripping psychological thriller.

5-Star Review for The Wife’s Silence by Amanda McKinney

The Wife’s Silence is a deeply unsettling psychological thriller that pulled me in from the very first page. The story follows Lucy as she takes a job caring for Emilia, a woman who hasn’t spoken since her son vanished. But as Lucy gets closer to the Caine family, it becomes clear that something isn’t right—buried secrets and twisted lies begin to surface, leading to a shocking truth.

Amanda McKinney’s writing is sharp and engaging, creating an eerie atmosphere that lingers long after the final chapter. The unpredictable twists and layered characters kept me on edge, making this a must-read for fans of The Silent Patient and Behind Her Eyes.

3.5 stars, rounded up to 4 stars.

This was entertaining and for the most part kept my interest. I'd read one other book by the author, which I'd enjoyed, and this was no exception. Bouncing between two time frames and several points of view, I was hoping for several twists that would come out of the blue -- I didn't get that, but I was reasonably satisfied with how things finished.

Overall a solid read. Would I read more from the author? Yes.

I received a complimentary copy of the novel from the publisher and NetGalley, and my review is being left freely.

This dark psychological thriller follows Lucy Greer, who takes a job as a caregiver for Emilia Caine, the sick wife of wealthy entrepreneur Thomas Caine. But from the moment she arrives, something feels off. The Caines’ son disappeared years ago, and the weight of that tragedy lingers over the family. As Lucy starts uncovering secrets, she realizes the truth might be even darker than she imagined.

This one had all the elements I love—dual timelines, multiple POVs, and short, punchy chapters that made it impossible to put down. It was fast-paced (I flew through it in about four hours!) with twists that kept me on my toes. McKinney definitely delivered on the suspense, and while I had my suspicions, the reveals still hit. If you love psychological thrillers packed with secrets, deception, and a chilling atmosphere, add this one to your list!

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for a copy of this ARC in exchange for my honest feedback.

Title: The Wife’s SIlence
Author: Amanda McKinney
Publisher: Storm Publishing
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Pub Date: May 23, 2025
My Rating: 3.7 rounded up
Pages: 294

Story is told from the POV of Lucy-now and Emilia –Then.

Lucy Greer is desperate to pick up the broken pieces of past mistakes. She is currently living in Tahoe. When she see the position for a nanny she applies. Thomas Caine a successful entrepreneur, to hires her not to nanny a child but a care giver for his sixty- three year old wife Emilia who had a stroke.

But beneath the polished surface, something is terribly wrong.

This story truly turned out as the blurb states ~.
A dark psychological thriller about deception, vengeance, and the mask we wear to hide the truth.
Although it wasn’t one that kept me guessing, but it certainly turned out to be a “Gotta ya!

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this early eGalley.
Publishing Date scheduled for Friday May 23, 2025.

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

I absolutely flew through this clever psychological thriller, I could not put it down! The twists just kept coming in this book which certainly kept me on my toes and ramped up the tension nicely throughout.

This is my first book from this author and it most definitely won't be the last. If you enjoy psychological thrillers I strongly recommend you read this one, you won't be disappointed!

Excellent book! If you are looking for a thriller that keeps you up well beyond bedtime because, "just one more chapter". Look no further!

Do yourself a favor and snag this on publishing day, May 23rd!

The Wife's Silence is about a down on her luck woman who takes a job as a live in care taker for the wife of Thomas Cain, a successful bladesmith. Lucy quickly realizes that things aren't quite what they seem and works to uncover truths. The Wife's Silence was reminiscent of Verity and the Wife Upstairs (Hawkins and McFadden's). The plot twists were more like plot turns; didn't really shock me but overall a quick and engaging read.

This is also a new author for me, and I was immediately fascinated by the title and cover. Even before opening the book, you can feel that a psychological game is about to be played. Delightful!

We are introduced to Thomas Caine, who seeks help to care for his wife, Emilia, so he can focus on his job. Lucy seems like the perfect person for the role. But she tries very hard—perhaps too hard—and becomes overly protective. Why? The housekeeper, Consuelo, also doesn’t seem entirely trustworthy. What secrets does this house and its residents hold? Who can be trusted, and who is the true master manipulator?

The story takes place in the present, but to understand the background, Emilia takes us back to the past. Everything that happened there ultimately leads to the climax.

The question I’m left with at the end is: does one of the characters finally get a bright future, or does everything start all over again? I had the feeling that things were bound to take a wrong turn once more.

Some things were clear early on, while others took me completely by surprise. A very well-crafted story where, in the end, the villain gets what they deserve—but does the victim also become a villain in the process? 5 stars

Thank you

3.5 rounded up

Lucy Greer is down on her uppers and so she accepts the job offer from highly successful Thomas Caine to look after his wife Emilia, who has suffered a stroke. Lucy realises there’s something off about the situation from the start as Thomas didn’t go through the usual channels in order to employ a carer. Everything inside her screams danger from the moment she arrives at the huge show piece isolated mansion. The discoveries she makes in the house confirms her initial suspicions and the more time she spends with Emilia she knows there’s a big story here. Is this wife really silent or…? Lucy’s senses are on high alert but maybe Thomas’s are too.

This is a rollercoaster psychological thriller and a very engaging glide through read. You do have to suspend some disbelief, but it’s an entertaining journey. It’s fast paced, there’s plenty going on to keep your attention as you try to figure out the odd dynamics and power shifts. There are strange off key vibes from the start and warning bells that clang increasingly loudly. There is sadness and tragedy and herein lies a mystery to figure out. There are unpleasant behaviours from several characters that causes much tension and some hatred. There are plenty of twists but one big one isn’t too hard to figure out. It’s maybe resolved a bit too easily, it has the potential to sock between the eyes and it’s a pity that it didn’t do that.

Overall, this was this is a fun read and perfect for relaxing by the pool when summer finally arrives.

With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Storm Publishing for the much appreciated early copy and return for an honest review.

This book is fairly reminiscent of Verity by Colleen Hoover and The Wife Upstairs by Freida McFadden… in the beginning. Then it takes many twists and turns I couldn’t have predicted on my best day. This book also wraps up nicely in the end.

I do have a few lingering questions that I won’t mention here due to spoilers but overall, this was a new take on the trope of the “mentally ill” wife.

Thank you Amanda McKinney, Storm Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

A wonderfully absorbing tale of intrigue. Lots of plot twists and turns that kept me guessing to the end. Revenge often takes some time to achieve, but it’s definitely worth the wait!!

I absolutely loved this twisty book! Lucy is a new caregiver for 63-year-old Emilia who has had a stroke and cannot speak., She and her husband Thomas live in a palatial estate and have a young son who has been missing for years. Lucy enjoys the work at first but feels sorry for Emilia as she's basically comatose and there's not much for Lucy to do. But...this house and family holds so many crazy secrets that my head was spinning from the beginning to the end! Go in blind but prepare to have your mind blown!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

I cannot believe how quickly I flew through this book. Initially when I first picked it up, I was just planning to read the first few chapters. However, the prologue was so enthralling that I ended up binging the entire thing.

This was was so fast paced. It was bingeable and so twisty. Immediately you get a sense of dread that is lurking just beneath the surface, making it incredibly hard to look away from. I liked that the story was told through different POVs. It gave me an insight into our main characters, even the antagonist. It's always a plus for me to be able to get a perspective from the villain of the story.

The plot twist I didn't see coming at all. I figured it out when the characters did we were clutching our pearls together LOL. I really enjoyed this one. It's not just a thriller but it's also about survival, betrayal, trauma and of course revenge and vindication. If you're looking for a fast, twisty read. Look no further than The Wife's Silence out May 23rd,2025!

Thank you to Storm Publishing, Netgalley and Amanda McKinney for my eARC of this book. All opinions are my own. <\u>

Working for a handsome, successful man sounds like a dream to Lucy, especially once she sees where she will be living. She has been hired to take care of Thomas’ wife who had a stroke and needs 24/7 care. Soon Lucy starts to realize that this may be more of a nightmare than a dream as she learns more about the family and Thomas. The twist had my jaw on the floor and the book kept me engaged the entire time. This is a quick read as you won’t be able to put it down!

Thank you, Storm Publishing, for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Lucy Greer has been hired by the wealthy entrepreneur, Thomas Caine, to care for his wife, Emilia, in his palatial home after she recently suffered from a stroke. Lucy has been down and out, living in her car, and this job was a lifesaver for her. Soon after her arrival, she was surrounded by strange happenings.
The couple’s teenage son had vanished several years before. Lucy suddenly became surrounded by the housekeeper's strange behavior regarding the loss of the son and the sudden appearance of Caine’s ex-wife, an alcoholic bent on revenge toward her ex-husband.
Emilia is unable to speak, but she knows the truth about her husband’s involvement in the loss of her son. In an exciting and unpredictable ending, Lucy’s keen investigative skills reveal the truth behind the lies that have been hidden in the Caine household.