Thanks for the advanced reader copy from Netgalley!
This book kept my attention and I enjoyed the authors writing. I would read more by them.

The Silent House is a fast-paced thriller where Imogen (a successfull painter) is moving to her dream home with her husband. She had a difficult upbringing and a nervous breakdown in her past and she'll learn soon enough that she's not to trust anyone and doubt all the reasons she's given about the strange things that start to happen as soon as she moves in. She feels she's being watched, she's run down from her bike and from the road, her studio is set on fire with her inside, someone has been inside her house, and nobody believes her! A well constructed plot with intriguing characters that'll keep you reading through the night.
I thank the author, her publisher, and NetGalley for this ARC.

This was a nice surprise. I wasn’t sure whether this was horror or a psychological thriller at first. I would have been fine with either, but I’m glad it was a psychological thriller. This kept me engaged trying to figure out who or what was doing everything to poor Imogen. There were some great twists in this one with great ending!

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this copy. I truly enjoyed it.

The Silent House pulled me in from the very first page. It’s an eerie, twist-filled psychological thriller set in the countryside, with just the right amount of creepiness to keep you guessing. I flew through it; it’s an easy, fast-paced read that kept me hooked the whole way. While the ending felt a bit rushed, the final twist totally caught me off guard in the best way. This was my first book by H.M. Lynn, and I’m definitely interested in reading more from her. If you enjoy stories that mess with your mind and keep you second-guessing everyone , this one’s worth picking up.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this arc, in exchange for an honest review.

Wow this book is such a gripping psychological thriller that had me hooked from the blurb and the cover. The drama and story unfolded so well and I was really invested in it. I thought I had it figured out but then the twist happened that I did not see coming. The only reason for the knock of star is. I thought the ending was a little rushed. I wanted the ending to play out a little longer but overall a great read. This is my first book by this author but definitely won't be my last.

The Silent House is a gripping psychological thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat! A real page turner that will leave you not know who you can trust! This is the first book of H.M.Lynn’s that I have read but it certainly won’t be the last!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and Boldwood Books for access to this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was solid. It caught my attention because a person thinking they are going crazy in the countryside of England is right up my alley. I read it fast, it was an easy and interesting read. The only loss of stars comes from feeling a little too rushed at the end. I liked the way it all came together but everything happening in like 3 days was too short imo lol. Not my first by this author and wouldn’t be my last!

The Silent House by HM Lynn.
I really enjoyed this book. I got into this book straight away. I loved the cover and blurb. It's very twisty and gripping. Creepy and eerie. I thought I had it figured out, but that twist at the end. My jaw was on the floor. Wow. I loved the writing style and the story. This is a new author for me, but I will definitely be keeping an eye on her new books. I would definitely recommend this book.

Thank you Net Gallery for the book. It was very enjoyable, very entertaining, lots of twists and turns. I loved the characters. The only bad thing I have to say about this book is that it kept me reading way past midnight, I couldn't put it down! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book draws you in from the start and keeps you reading it It is a fast paced thriller that will have you questioning everything you hear. The author can write a story that will have your attention.
I received an ARC from NetGalley, Boldwood, and H.M. Lynn and leaving a review by my own accord.

In the middle of nowhere, you can lose more than your way...

When Imogen and Patrick move to the countryside, it was supposed to be a fresh start. Getting away from the chaos of the city sounded like the right thing to do but almost immediately something feels... off about their new house. It always feels like they are being watched, all of the neighbors are strange, and Imogen is unsettled. The one person Imogen has built a bond with is her older neighbor Maureen. As the strange and unsettling turn into dangerous and deadly, Imogen feels like she is losing her tenuous grip on reality.

This was such a creepy, ominous descent into paranoia and I loved it!! H.M Lynn's writing is smooth and perfectly paced, ratcheting up the dread until the satisfying ending. Character development is strong with enough emotional depth to really connect with the characters. I really liked the back and forth questioning whether Imogen was an unreliable narrator or if something sinister was actually happening. Overall a quick and tension filled thriller that I recommend for fans of Daniel Hurst and Freida McFadden!!

Thank you to NetGalley, H.M Lynn, and Boldwood Books for this ARC!! Publication date is June 12th 2025.

📱E-Book Review📱

The Silent House
HM Lynn

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This was my first read by this author but I was instantly drawn in by the front cover image and the tag that seemed to promise a great thriller.

This hooked me right from the start and I loved the setting of the secluded, out of the way new neighbourhood that Imogen and Patrick had moved out to.
On top of this, the behaviour of most of the neighbourhood was a little on the strange side!

The writing style was super easy to become immersed in and I found myself racing ahead to learn what on earth was really going on and also to find out more about Imogen's last, which could have been the cause of her paranoia.

The author did a great job setting this tense and creepy atmosphere and this had me on edge throughout.

This was packed with twists and each time I thought I knew what was going on, something else would happen and set me right back to the start again....I honestly felt like I was going mad myself at one point!

The characters were well drawn and developed but I'm not sure I felt totally trusting of any of them at different times of the book.
What should have been the norm, even the friendly neighbour made me wonder whether they were too good to be true?

This was a great first read and I can't wait to see more from this author in the future.

3.5 stars

I went into The Silent House a bit blind, hoping to be caught off guard, and I was. This thriller follows Imogen and Patrick as they search for a new home where they can focus on starting a family, but from the start, something doesn’t feel quite right.

At around 28%, I found myself hoping it would pick up a bit more, and thankfully it did. Imogen’s constant worry is relentless, and reading her thoughts actually gave me anxiety at times, which added a certain depth to the story. That said, the characters as a whole (besides Imogen) lacked development and depth. There wasn’t much growth, and I didn’t feel very connected to them.

The confusion kept me turning the pages because I genuinely wanted to know what was going on, and I didn’t see the twist coming, which I appreciate. Still, the story fell a little flat for me. I think it could have done with a deeper plot or more development overall to really hit the mark. Overall, I did enjoy it and I think it is worth reading if you love an unexpected twist.

I am a bit torn as a write this review for THE SILENT HOUSE by H. M. Lynn. It definitely has positives going in its favor, including short chapters enhancing the suspense, making for a very quick read. Admittedly, it was very difficult for me to put the book down with its fast pace. And along the vein of books with potential unreliable narrators, it absolutely kept me guessing throughout, which is always a good thing.

We are introduced to Imogen, our protagonist, who moves to a countryside retreat with her husband, Patrick. Both have plenty of baggage and are hoping for a fresh start as a newly married couple. Where the book fell a bit short for me was not having enough character development for our mains, and not including more of Imogen’s backstory. Therefore, I never truly connected with her or any of the characters. Imogen, in fact, was quite unlikable and therefore hard to sympathize with in many instances—at least for me.

And regarding the ending, it felt a tad rushed in my opinion. I would have liked more in terms of dialogue, confrontation, and resolution. Would I recommend it though? Yes!! All things considered, it is a fast-paced thriller that definitely kept me engaged and quickly turning the pages. I enjoyed it overall, making it perfect for an entertaining summer read.

I want to thank NetGalley, H. M. Lynn, and Boldwood Books for gifting me the ARC of THE SILENT HOUSE! It was such a privilege to read this before publication. And I appreciate you trusting me with an honest review!

I love myself a good psychological thriller. A lot of them are the perfect length to get you absorbed into the story and have it all wrapped up by the end.

I really enjoyed The Silent House, it hooked me in from the first page. Every chapter finished on some sort of cliffhanger that sucked you right into the next one. The length of the chapters were no more than 10 minutes at my reading speed, which made progressing through this book easy.

The FMC’s name is Imogen, which made me super giddy as an Empyrean fan. There are many hints to the traumatic experiences she had as a child throughout the book, making me question her level of mental stability. In all honesty when it comes to this genre, I don't trust anyone or their mental stability! Everyone is shady and suspicious. I wish after everything Imogen had been through that her fight to survive was expanded on.

I was a huge fan of the thrill. Even experiencing moments of adrenaline and inner anxiety from scenes. The ending was full of lies and deceit. It was definitely a wild and crazy ride!

I loved the main character Imogen. I found this a very easy read and was surprised about the twist at the end.
Imogen and Patrick moving to the countryside for a better life but that didn't go to plan.
Definitely would recommend

This was a very quick, enjoyable read! It had some spooky aspects to it, and kept you guessing until the end with all the twists thrown in.
I did not expect the ending and it definitely threw me off and did not disappoint!
There was a lot of talk about pregnancy, and I did think it was a little too much at times with being repetitive.
Overall, I really liked it and would recommend if you wanted a quick thriller!

This was a fast-paced, easy read set in an isolated area in the countryside. The protagonist felt all over the place with her reactions. They were either over the top in the beginning or not enough towards the end. The supporting characters I wanted a little more depth, but with this leaning more towards a popcorn thriller, it worked. There were red herrings, gaslighting, and tragic pasts, everything that you can ask for in this type of read. While I usually like more of a detailed, in-depth story, this was perfect for a quick read and still remained engaging enough for me to enjoy it and take it for what it was. Three stars.

Thank you, Netgalley and Boldwood Books, for this ARC.

Thank you so much to the publisher for this arc. I really enjoy twisty, suspenseful thrillers, so this was right up my street, and I was on edge through the entire book. I know some people really don’t go in for the relatable narrator trope, but I don’t mind this, and I think it adds a really interesting facet to a story, that keeps you on your toes right to the very end. And I found this a very easy read. So would definitely recommend

3.5 stars
As a long-time admirer of H.M. Lynn's "Grecian Women" series, I was excited to see her venture into the thriller genre with but this is the first of such I have read (The other two she published being "The Head Teacher" and "The Student") . This book offers a fast-paced and engaging read. The story centers on Imogen, an artist who, with husband Patrick (stolen from another woman), moves to a new country home and finds herself the target of an unknown assailant. The narrative is rich with twists and red herrings, effectively keeping the reader captivated until the end. While the conclusion provides a satisfying resolution, I found myself wishing for a broader cast of characters and more in-depth development of those introduced. Nevertheless, this book is definitely a great pick if you're looking for a light and enjoyable thriller to unwind with.

Thanks NetGalley and Boldwoods Books for an eARC