The Silent Girl
Kelly Heard
Published April 9th 2021 by Bookouture
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Sophie wakes in a cold hospital bed with no memory of her life before. She isn’t even sure if Sophie is her real name…
The police tell Sophie she was found alone, unconscious and surrounded by blood-red flower petals, on a remote stretch of highway. She had no I.D., no phone, and no one had reported her missing. But while Sophie’s identity is a mystery, one thing is clear: someone tried to kill her and they almost succeeded.
While she’s recovering, Sophie can’t shake the feeling someone is watching her. When a bouquet of red roses is sent to her room without a note, she is convinced they’re from the same people who left her for dead with crimson flowers woven through her hair…
With no one to turn to, Sophie takes a job working high in the mountains, miles from the nearest town, where she feels she might finally be safe. Until more red flowers begin appearing on the front step of her secluded cottage.
Every cell in Sophie’s body is telling her to run. But she is also desperate to know the truth about who she is. If she lets these people catch up with her, she could finally uncover her past… Or once again place her life in terrible danger…
A totally gripping psychological suspense novel that you won’t be able to put down and will keep you turning the pages late into the night. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, The Woman in the Window and The Silent Patient.
My Review:
I always like a well done, I’m not sure who I am thriller and am glad this one lived up to the blurb. Jane Doe/Sophie wakes up in a hospital not knowing how she got there or who she is yet she fears someone is after her. She ends up at Dovemorn house, a supposedly haunted house, so she can hide from her past.
There is the mystery of Sophie’s background and the mystery of Dovemorn and the grounds. I was engrossed in both. The Dovemorn setting is suspenseful and eerie. I like that while you don’t know much about Sophie’s background, she is a complex character. Thrillers are usually plot driven but the author took the time to let us know Sophie. And I loved reading about her releasing stress in her drawing. As you suspect as soon as Nathaniel is introduced, you can see they will bond, but nonetheless the relationship added to the story.
I would’ve liked a better wrap up on the Dovemorn mystery, but that is the only thing I would change. If you like atmospheric suspense novels, you will like this book.
Author Bio:
Kelly Heard is a novelist from Afton, Virginia. She published poetry in literary magazines before signing her debut novel, Before You Go, with Bookouture.
Kelly prefers writing to most other pastimes, but you’ll occasionally find her in the garden, hiking, or exploring antique shops.
Author Social Media Links: Twitter | Website
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