The Silent House is a gripping psychological thriller that kept me hooked through the whole book. I loved the tense atmosphere and the constant feeling of unease as Imogen struggled to figure out what was real and who she could trust. The short chapters made it a really easy and fast read, and I enjoyed how the suspense built steadily throughout.

Even though I guessed part of the twist, there were still plenty of surprises that kept me turning the pages. A really solid thriller that fans of psychological suspense will enjoy.

Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books and H.M. Lynn for the ARC.

This was a pretty typical thriller about paranoia from a new home that's nowhere near as perfect as it seems. Imogen and her husband, Patrick, move to the countryside into their new home, and weird things start happening almost from the start. They only have a few neighbors, but their closest neighbor introduces herself right away and immediately creeps Imogen out. Of course, Patrick writes her off as a lonely old woman, and Imogen lets it go. Then she starts believing she's being watched and that someone has been in their home. It follows that way for a bit, and at least Patrick starts believing her, unlike many stories where the husband ignores her worry.

The story continues on and soon Imogen discovers Patrick has been lying about being in contact with his ex, and again, Imogen lets it go. She also has a stepdaughter named Prim who completely hates Imogen and isn't allowed in their home which is apparently normal and ok with Patrick. Then the ending comes which isn't surprising at all and suddenly it gets even more ridiculous and then it's over. Clearly, I wasn't a fan.

There weren't enough characters to make the story suspenseful, and most readers will see the end coming a mile away. Maybe if the story was longer, or not so much given away throughout, I don't know. And even the title is a bit off and doesn't capture the themes of the story. I wouldn't recommend it, but if you need something to read, it flows quickly and isn't long and drawn out, and maybe that's enough?

Moving to the countryside with Patrick was supposed to be my fresh start. But from the moment we arrived, something felt… off. The locals are strange, and I feel like I’m being watched. The constantly moving shadows outside our window can’t just be from the trees, can they?

And when someone breaks into our home, I can’t shake the feeling someone’s out to get me.

The more isolated I feel, the more the cracks begin to show. Am I being driven to the edge, or am I losing my mind? This beautiful house was meant to be my haven, but now it feels like a prison.

And the real danger? It might be closer than I ever imagined…

WOW! This was such a page-turner. A very fast read, super meaty with so much character development. It was twist after twist and that ending... I gasped out lout!! Solid 5 stars.

I finished this in one sitting because it was so engaging. Fast-paced with plenty of twists and an explosive ending. Everything you want in a thriller.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

It's been awhile since I've read a book in just a couple days but The Silent House was an easy read with short chapters and quick moving story. A woman and her husband move into a new house, prepared to start a new life and new family. But soon strange things begin to happen. Filled with twists and turns, this thriller was an engaging and fun read. I couldn't put it down! Thank you to Boldwood Books for inviting me to read this ARC.

I got to know this author not so long ago, and the first book I read was particularly enjoyable. That’s why I’m also thrilled to have the opportunity to read this story.

Moving from a city to the countryside... I know that feeling because I did it myself a few years ago. It’s really great here, and I can’t imagine ever going back to live in all that hustle and bustle. I also don’t understand how I managed to cope with it for so many years.

I do have to admit that the village I live in is very lively and can’t really be compared to the new home of Imogen and Patrick. It almost seems like they’ve moved to the edge of civilization, and the villagers are, to say the least, rather strange. Luckily, there’s a friendly neighbor who gives the couple a warm welcome.

Gradually, we start to get to know the characters better, and we also get Imogen’s backstory. Is it because of her traumatic experience that she fears once again that she’s becoming paranoid—or is something else going on?

Who can she trust, and who is weaving a web of lies around her?

For me, this is a very smoothly written book, and I, too, eventually didn’t know what was real and what wasn’t. The author built everything up perfectly to the surprising finale.

I spent a few enjoyable hours in the company of this author’s musings. I’m happy to give it 5 stars.

Thank you.

Thank you to H.M. Lynn, NetGalley, and Boldwood Books for this ARC!

A great psychological thriller that grabs your attention and keeps it. It's well paced and an easy read. I blew through it in a single sitting, I just couldn't put it down!

Review of ‘The Silent House ’ by H.M. Lynn, due for publication on 12 June 2025 by Boldwood Books.

Fabulous psychological thriller - each chapter twists and turns in unexpected ways - just as you think you’ve figured it out, the direction changes again and you begin to suspect someone else, and question your own sanity!

Not knowing what to believe or who to trust, it kept me gripped to the end.

Recommended read.

This was a great psychological thriller, a quick and easy read. It was a page turner that you could get through within a day. It was quite creepy in parts and eerie! I’d definitely read more by this author

Moving to the countryside with Patrick was supposed to be my fresh start. But from the moment we arrived, something felt… off. The locals are strange, and I feel like I’m being watched. The constantly moving shadows outside our window can’t just be from the trees, can they?

This book was a quick, easy read. The chapters were short, and each ended with a guessing game. I enjoyed how the writer made you guess if the things that were happening to Imogen were real or in her head. This book is great if you want something short and easy to read but it also keeps you guessing.

Imogen and Patrick are moving into a new house, which is supposed to be a fresh start for them both. It is out in the countryside, and not too close to any neighbours. Patrick is older than Imogen, which does not appear to be a problem for either of them, but Patrick has a daughter who is near Imogens age, and she does not like Imogen. The first day of moving into the new house, Imogen is upset to discover that Patrick has given his daughter a key to the new house, so she does not feel left out and can come and stay when she likes. Imogen is not happy about this, but is soon to find out that this could be the least of her worries.
This is a tense psychological thriller that had me up late turning the pages. Strange happenings at the new house, Imogen feeling constantly watched, and not knowing who to trust all combine to give a riveting read, with an ending I did not anticipate. I will look for more books by this author. 5 stars.

This was excellent! I finished in 24 hours! This is my first read by this author and would love to dive in to more. It was easy reading but kept my attention hooked. And the ending? Did not see it coming!

Thank you to H.M. Lynn, NetGalley, and Boldwood Books for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Imogen and Patrick move from the city to the countryside for a fresh start but things descend into a chilling descent of paranoia and uncertainty forcing Imogen to question the motives of everyone around her, from the seemingly harmless villagers to even those closest to her heart. Is it merely stress and exhaustion manifesting in her mind, or is something more sinister at play?

This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I really enjoyed it. The pacing was great and it moved along briskly, never allowing the story to lag. I particularly liked the short chapters, each one acted as a mini-cliffhanger, leaving me eager to delve into the next.

Thank you to the author, NetGalley and Boldwood for an early copy.

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of The Silent House by H.M. Lynn due to be published June 12, 2025.

When Imogen moves to the countryside with Patrick it was supposed to be a fresh start. But something seems off. Her neighbor, Maureen, seems helpful, but is she? Or is she part of the problem with all the strange happenings around Imogen’s house?

This was another one of those that you can’t figure out who the good ones or the bad ones are until the end – kept me guessing and held my interest the entire book. A great read by H.M. Lynn.

Also recommended by H.M. Lynn: The Student and The Head Teacher.

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This book was suspenseful, a pacey page-turner and a thrilling read! My mind is literally blown with that twist it was phenomenal!

The book was genuinely unputdownable and I can’t remember the last time I said that about a book! This plot oozed mystery and suspense it’s a perfect read for thrillers fans!

I’d highly recommend this book to everyone it’s a must read!

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 stars