The Whisper Man: A Novel by Alex North (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Whisper Man by Alex North **THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** "WORKS BEAUTIFULLY... If you like being terrified, The Whisper Man has your name on it."--The New York Times, Editors Pick "SUPERB"--Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "BRILLIANT... will satisfy readers of Thomas Harris and Stephen King."--Booklist, Starred Review "POIGNANT AND TERRIFYING"--Entertainment WeeklyIn this dark, suspenseful thriller, Alex North weaves a multi-generational tale of a father and son caught in the crosshairs of an investigation to catch a serial killer preying on a small town. After the sudden death of his wife, Tom Kennedy believes a fresh start will help him and his young son Jake heal. A new beginning, a new house, a new town. Featherbank. But the town has a dark past. Twenty years ago, a serial killer abducted and murdered five residents. Until Frank Carter was finally caught, he was nicknamed "The Whisper Man," for he would lure his victims out by whispering at their windows at night. Just as Tom and Jake settle into their new home, a young boy vanishes. His disappearance bears an unnerving resemblance to Frank Carters crimes, reigniting old rumors that he preyed with an accomplice. Now, detectives Amanda Beck and Pete Willis must find the boy before it is too late, even if that means Pete has to revisit his great foe in prison: The Whisper Man. And then Jake begins acting strangely. He hears a whispering at his window... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Alex North was born in Leeds, England, where he now lives with his wife and son. The Whisper Man was inspired by Norths own little boy, who mentioned one day that he was playing with "the boy in the floor." Alex North is a British crime writer who has previously published under another name. Review "Alex North weaves a stunningly captivating narrative thats a nuanced and grounded exploration of father-son relationships...a master class in genre exploration. An incredible read." --Joe and Anthony Russo Early Praise for The Whisper Man: "The Whisper Man is the most unsettling thriller I have read since Jo NesbØs The Snowman. Much more than the sum of its parts, it is nightmarish and disturbing and, at the same time, a moving and life-affirming novel about fathers and sons, and grief, loss, and recovery.--Alex Michaelides, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Silent Patient "Brilliant...an affirmation of the power of the father-son relationship...will satisfy readers of Thomas Harris and Stephen King."--Booklist, Starred Review "A terrifying page-turner with the complexities of fatherhood at its core."--Kirkus Reviews "A powerful and scary story that will haunt readers long after the final page is turned."--Library Journal "First its spooky. Then its scary. Then its terrifying. And then... well, dear reader, proceed at your own risk. An ambitious, deeply satisfying thriller--a seamless blend of Harlan Coben, Stephen King, and Thomas Harris. My flesh is still crawling."--A.J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window "Get ready to be unnerved. This novel is thrilling."--Brad Meltzer, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Beautifully written. Beautifully plotted."--C.J. Tudor, bestselling author of The Chalk Man "Beautifully crafted, heart-rending and spine-tinglingly chilling, The Whisper Man is a thrilling tour de force."--Sarah Pinborough, New York Times bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes "The best crime novel of the decade."--Steve Cavanagh, bestselling author of The Defense Review Quote "Alex North weaves a stunningly captivating narrative thats a nuanced and grounded exploration of father-son relationships...a master class in genre exploration. An incredible read." --Joe and Anthony Russo Early Praise for The Whisper Man: " The Whisper Man is the most unsettling thriller I have read since Jo Nesb Details ISBN1250318009 Short Title The Whisper Man Pages 400 Publisher Celadon Books Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 1250318009 ISBN-13 9781250318008 Format Paperback Publication Date 2020-06-09 Subtitle A Novel DEWEY 823.92 UK Release Date 2020-06-09 Imprint Celadon Books Audience General Author Alex North We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127502513;

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