<b>This morning, I was packing up lunches, ironing, putting on the laundry I should have done last night. Now my precious daughter is accused of murder. </b> <br> <br>When ten-year-old cousins Maddy and Brianna are arrested for a terrible crime, Maddy’s mother Juliet cannot believe it. How could her bright, joyful daughter be capable of such a thing? <br> <br>As the small village community recoils in horror, the pressure of the tragedy blows Juliet and her sister’s lives apart. And things get even worse when their daughters retreat into a self-imposed silence. Can anyone reach Maddy and discover the truth before her fate is sealed? <br> <br>Juliet is crushed. Nothing will ever be the same for her darling girl. But she knows that to find out what really happened that day, <b>she and her sister must unlock the secrets of their own terrible past, a past they swore never to speak about again…</b> <br> <br><b>The most unputdownable psychological thriller you’ll read this year from the bestselling author K.L. Slater. If you love <i>The Wife Between Us</i> or <i>Gone Girl</i>, you’ll be totally hooked on <i>The Silent Ones.</i></b> <br> <br><b>What everyone is saying about <i>The Silent Ones: </i></b> <br> <br>‘<b>OH, WOW, WOW, WOW</b>… KL Slater does it again… <b>I’m absolutely dumbfounded and flabbergasted</b>… A story full of lies, twisted family values, sibling rivalry… <b>A perfect psychological thriller that you will not want to put down</b>… <b>Outstanding</b>.’ Goodreads Reviewer,<b> 5 stars</b> <br> <br>‘<b>Amazing!! One of the best thrillers I have read this year</b>. I have enjoyed all of this author’s books and I think the author is highly underrated. <b>This book should be at the top of the best sellers list. A must read!</b>’ Goodreads Reviewer, <b>5 stars</b> <br> <br>‘<b>If I could give this book 6 stars I would, that's how good it is</b>… A finale with more twists and turns than a labyrinth… The author builds up the tension and anticipation leading to a shocking climax. <b>Absolutely brilliant</b>.’ Goodreads Reviewer,<b> 5 stars</b> <br> <br>‘<b>This book was SO GOOD! I couldn’t put it down! </b>The twists, the family drama, the sibling wars, it was <b>a total page-turner! </b>This is <b>by far the best psychological thriller I've read in a long time</b>, and highly recommend it!’ Goodreads Reviewer,<b> 5 stars</b> <br> <br>‘<b>WOW. This is an outstanding story</b>. I was totally gripped from the beginning and on the edge of my seat throughout. <b>Twists, turns, it has it all. AMAZING.</b>’ Goodreads Reviewer,<b> 5 stars</b> <br> <br>‘Woah! <b>What a story and a half this one is!!!</b>... I am a huge fan of this author’s and have to say, hands down, this is <b>her best book to date</b> and that is high praise indeed as her other books are fab also. <b>Dark, twisted, brilliant!</b>’ <i>By the Letter Book Reviews</i>, <b>5 stars</b> <br> <br>‘<b>I absolutely could not put this book down! </b>I read this book on one super hot day, and enjoyed every last bit. The book is <b>full of suspense and keeps you guessing all the time</b>. Just when you think that you know what is going on you are surprised yet again… <b>Riveting</b>.