I'm a part of Amanda's ARC team, so I've read everything she's put out over the last 3 years. While reading this one, it felt so familiar. I finally figured out it is a revision of a previous book called The Keeper's Closet. There were a few changes, names mostly. But it's word for word the same in a lot of places. I liked The Keeper's Closet a lot, but I didn't feel the need to reread it when I have so many other books on my TBR. I gave it 4 stars, which is what I gave The Keeper's Closet.

This book started off with a bang. Very atmospheric and a bit tense as I wasn’t sure where it was going. This book had my reading late into the night. The twist was so well done. I do have to say you must suspend belief but that’s why they call it fiction! Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the arc.

An absorbing, fast-paced read with a satisfying twist. This was a genuinely enjoyable page-turner and I’ll look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

I have mixed feelings about this book. I was engrossed for the first half but then it just became a bit too far fetched for me. The writing was good (except it needs a thorough proofread) and it was a decent read but I lost interest when things got just too implausible. If you can suspend belief you’ll enjoy it. Good but not great. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the early copy.

hugely tense almost from the get go with questions over Emilia's wellbeing, Thomas' motives and Lucy's interactions with them both.
Some great twists both within the characters and the plotlines, that will keep you enthralled to the end!

ooooh this book will give you shivers. in all the delightful thriller book ways. it was heart stoppingly good. the tension build and unease rising throughout was spot on. the guessing games for both the characters and us readers were great. the need to also question the narrator too? oh this book was just so good.
we start with Lucy who isnt doing so good in life. she needs money, work, a life fast.so when a job off comes from a very successful man Thomas, she knows she is not going to be refusing. she will be looking after his wife who has had a stroke. but something doesnt feel right in this house. something with Emilia doesnt feel right. this whole situation is giving off "no" vibes to Lucy. not least because of the way she was employed.
but as she starts to find more things that dont add up so does the fear she feels and the tensions. is her worries correct. or is she putting two and two together. and just what is it behind Emilia's words not said that is giving her such warning signals.
i loved the way i too was almost holding my breath. and in parts i was squeezing my reading muscles tight at what had happened or what i thought might coming next.
is it what you thought it was? is it who you thought it was? questions questions that will be delicious to find out when you read this book. and read it you must.

Emilia and Thomas appear to the outside world to be doing great and even better when James their son comes along. Thomas becomes famous, James disappears from their lives and then Emilia nearly dies. Thomas eventually gets a caregiver to take care of his wife.
I really liked this book from start to finish and was almost sad when it finished.

The Wife's Silence had me practically gnawing on my tongue, wondering in taut suspense what was around the next corner. I really enjoyed the feeling of unease and the satisfying twists rattled me in the best way. The multiple points of view and timelines were seamlessly written and very easy to keep track of. Pacing was excellent and I zipped through the story in no time flat.

Out of financial necessity, Lucy lives in her car. Thomas Caine. a famous and wealthy bladesmith, hires her to care for his wife, Emilia, 24/7. Lucy really needs the money. Emilia's stroke leaves her unable to speak and walk but she has lucid moments where her clear blue eyes lock with Lucy's. Closets hold more than their fair share of skeletons and the family's housekeeper tells her snippets of the past. Appearances can be deceiving, and I don't mean just the characters.

The captivating story was just what I needed after some heavy Nonfiction books. One quibble is the inclusion of a few unnecessary adult situations which did nothing to advance the plot. But the story...yes, please.

I absolutely loved this book by Amanda McKinney. I was hooked from the very first chapter and to the very end. I found that I was able to read this so easily and it flowed fanatically too. The twists and turns were great. I will be recommending this to my friends.
Thank you to the author, the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book

Amanda McKinney’s The Wife’s Silence is a deeply atmospheric and tightly plotted psychological thriller that thrives on tension, deceit, and the quiet scream of repressed truth. If you’re a fan of twist-heavy, character-driven domestic suspense, this one delivers the goods—with icy precision.

At the center of the story is Lucy Greer, a woman down to her last thread of hope. Living in her car, haunted by past choices, she takes a job she desperately needs: caregiver to the mute, immobile Emilia Caine, the wife of reclusive millionaire Thomas Caine. What begins as a job quickly morphs into something much darker, as Lucy becomes entangled in a web of secrets, manipulation, and psychological warfare.

The novel unfolds in dual timelines and alternating points of view—Lucy in the present, Emilia in the past, and later others as well. This structure adds depth and urgency to the narrative. Emilia’s backstory is not just tragic—it’s suffocating. Her descent from ambitious young woman to silenced wife is both heart-wrenching and infuriating, especially as McKinney paints her relationship with Thomas in chilling detail. Thomas is the classic narcissist: magnetic on the surface, monstrous underneath. And yet, he’s never cartoonish. He’s disturbingly plausible, which makes him even more terrifying.

One of the novel’s biggest strengths is its pacing. Short, punchy chapters keep the tension high, and every scene feels like it’s pushing toward something bigger. Unlike many thrillers that rely on one big reveal, The Wife’s Silence offers multiple twists—some predictable, some totally blindsiding. One major mid-book reveal in particular turns everything on its head and reframes what you think you know about Lucy herself. And just when you think the book has played its last card, it pulls out one more.

If there’s a flaw, it lies in the third act. As the pace accelerates, some of the twists start to stack up a little too neatly. The ending, while satisfying, borders on over-explained in places and may feel slightly rushed for readers who prefer ambiguity or a lingering sense of unease. Still, the emotional payoff is real, and the core themes—abuse, gaslighting, revenge, redemption—are handled with more care and nuance than many thrillers in this genre.

This book succeeds because it doesn’t just tell a story of suspense—it tells a story of survival. Emilia’s silence isn’t just a symptom of her stroke; it’s a metaphor for the years she spent being erased, controlled, and broken. And Lucy, flawed as she is, becomes the key to uncovering the truth and restoring a voice to someone who was never really gone.

McKinney writes with sharpness and clarity, avoiding the kind of bloated prose or contrived plotting that weighs down many similar novels. Her characters are complex without being over-written, and she gives readers just enough misdirection to keep us guessing—never lost, but always on edge.

Bottom line: The Wife’s Silence is a gripping, high-stakes psychological thriller with real emotional depth. It’s dark but not gratuitous, fast-paced but not shallow, twisty but not incoherent. It’s about the masks we wear, the voices we lose, and what it takes to reclaim them.

Rating: 4.5/5 – A sharp, addictive thriller that leaves a bruise.

If you loved Verity, The Wife Upstairs or Jane Eyre, you need to read The Wife’s Silence by @amandamckinneyauthor when it comes out later this month! I absolutely loved the spin Amanda took on the story, and my jaw dropped at the first bombshell. I truly did not see that coming. Then the questions started piling up shortly after. I had to know what was going to happen. I am obsessed with this book. It’s such an easy read, and the chapters are short, so you’ll fly through it. I need to read more of Amanda’s books now!

This was a quick easy read that I flew through in a couple of hours. The story line gripped me right from the start and there was plenty of suspense and tension. I will definitely be recommending it to friends

I was hooked from the start and I flew by it. It was an easy read and I loved the plot twists along the way and which I did not see coming. All in all, this was a great thriller that keeps you hooked while you read it.

All the Pulse Points are raving about this! Thanks to @thrillerbookloversthepulse and @amandamckinneyauthor for a #gifted advance copy.
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This one had me hooked immediately. I had to know what was going on with Thomas, Emilia, and Lucy and I had to know now! This was the type of thriller that gets you so invested!
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And OMG that twist?! I did not see that coming at all! I love when a book can surprise me like this one did.
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Also loved the multiple narrators and dual timelines.
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Thriller perfection - dark, twisty and fast paced. Could not put it down.

What I love about Amanda McKinney's writing is that she always keeps you on your toes. Her domestic thrillers constantly keep you guessing about what everyone is up to and their motives. This book had me in its clutches. I couldn't put it down. This story is told in dual timelines. In the present, Lucy gets a job as a live-in nanny to help take care of Emilia, a stroke victim. But Lucy begins to have suspicions that things are off by the way Mr. Caine treats his wife. As we go back to the past, we learn about Emilia and Mr. Caine's marriage and what brought them to this point. Let me tell you, it's quite the doosy. This is full of twists and shocking revelations that you won't see coming. With short, fast-paced chapters, this is the perfect book to binge read in a day.

Lucy is living to make ends meet and lands a job as live in care taker for an older woman. she moves into this house and discovers there are many secrets living there as well.

this was a very easy read with short chapters. there are some parts that are a little out there (specifically the major twist, like come on???). at about 70%, the book sort of dragged on a little but then the ending felt sort of rushed? i also took a star away due to the fact that the bases of the story line was pretty unoriginal. Overall though this was a good easy read!!

Huge thank you to Storm publishing, Netgalley and Amanda Mckinney for an ARC of this!

This is a great thriller that keeps you guessing.
Lucy is down on her luck and needs a new job. She responds to a want-ad to provide in-home care for an older woman who had a stroke.
The story alternates between then, now, and multiple character POV. Thomas is the controlling husband who keeps Elise under his thumb. His ex-wife is all sorts of trouble, and the housekeeper also has something to hide.
I read this in one sitting and thought it was the perfect domestic thriller.
Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for access to this eARC.

The Plot: Lucy is hired to care for the wife, Emilia, of a wealthy man, Thomas, who has had a stroke. However, while living in the home, not all is as it seems. Something is definitely wrong. You can feel the tension and sense of danger from the beginning. But what secrets are being hidden? Is Lucy in danger?

Thoughts; Overall, I loved this book so much. It was an easy and quick read. It gripped me right from the start. The tension building, the twist and the turns kept me on the edge of my seat. The transitions between the different perspectives was smooth and always important in a read.

Being published on May 23rd, 2025, do not wait to get your copy. Pre-order now. You will want to read this twisty and fast paced thriller.

Thank you NetGalley, Amanda McKinney, and Storm Publishing for the eARC opportunity!

Dark and terrifying, largely because it was all to believable. This is a terrific thriller with many different strands, including a deeply upsetting underlying back story which adds a layer of complexity to the plot and makes the various motivations more credible. I found this book hard to put down as I got very invested in plot and characters from the first chapter,

This was a Jaw dropping, thrill packed, nail biter! It was full of twist and turns and I could not keep my head straight before another curve ball was thrown my way! I took this in with one sitting and I did not move until it was over!