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The Silent Girls: A gripping crime thriller packed with mystery and suspense (Detective Anna Gwynne Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Dylan Young (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,249 ratings
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‘Absolutely brilliant!!! Such twists and turns!!! I was on the edge of my seat and just couldn't put it down!!! No way will you see the final twist... I'd give it more than five stars if I could!’ Goodreads reviewer

‘Ambulance and police. Something’s happened. I don’t know what. But my little girl–’ A sob choked off the sentence. ‘It’s my daughter...’

When beautiful young Nia Hopkins goes missing from her family’s farm on the icy outskirts of the Forest of Dean, her blood soaking the floor, the Gloucestershire police are convinced she’s been taken by the killer who stabbed to death Emily Risman eighteen years ago. They’re desperate to finally have the evidence to put him away. To save another girl before it’s too late.

But Detective Anna Gwynne thinks the press frenzy is making them obsess over the wrong man. He doesn’t fit the profile she’s been trained to see. This killer is sadistic. The suspect isn’t capable of that kind of crime.

And when Anna finds a link to other cold cases, she realises the killer is manipulating the police to cover up other unspeakable crimes.

With no one listening, Anna knows she’s the only one who can hunt down this serial killer. But if she goes out alone, is she putting her own life in danger?

An absolutely page-turning thriller that will have you hooked. If you love Val McDermid, Angela Marsons and Robert Dugoni, you won’t be able to put down The Silent Girls.

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‘Pulled me in from the start and just wouldn't let go. This is an incredibly gripping page-turner with a cast of truly fabulous characters… gets right under your skin… Incredibly compelling, it had me hooked.’ Novel Deelights

‘I loved this book… I couldn’t put it down, I was hooked from the first page. Five star recommendation.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘I absolutely devoured this book… full of twists and turns even right at the end… Definitely a must read for 2018! Can’t wait for the next one!’ Goodreads reviewer

‘I was hooked right from the very first chapter… the pace never slows down... If you are looking for a new and refreshing detective series to follow, you should go meet Anna Gwynne!’ It’s All About Books

‘Intense and gritty… The Silent Girls was a suspenseful and eerie ride, and a fantastic start to the series. I can’t wait for the next book!!’ Jenea’s Book Obsession

‘Loved delving deep into the dark mind of a serial killer… The Silent Girls drips with intense and insatiable criminal desire, pulling you deeper into the darkest of minds.’ Sweet Little Book

‘An impressive, addictive and compelling read from a master storyteller. Once I started this book, I could not bear to be parted from it… you dare not take a breath as the suspenseful story unfolds right up until the cinematic end.’ Renita D’Silva

‘Phenomenal… The Silent Girls is a fantastic start to a new series full of vivid characters and a meaty plot that you will want to sink your teeth into… I need more!’ Sinfully Wicked Book Reviews

‘Hold onto your hats for a heartpoundlingly gripping read that will knock your socks right off!... I CAN NOT WAIT to see what you bring us next!’ Orchard Book Club

‘Brilliantly terrifying. It will keep you hooked… guessing right until the very end.’ Star Crossed Reviews

‘Haunting… a story that will stay with you long after it's over… A great beginning to a new detective series! Bravo for Dylan Young!’ Two Girls and a Book Obsession

Previously titled Come Out to Play.
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B076PBYQL4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture (January 19, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 19, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1704 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 298 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,249 ratings

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Dylan Young grew up in a mining village in South Wales before boarding a train for university in London. A career in the NHS followed, but the urge to write never went away. Three dark psychological thrillers for Random House emerged in the late nineties, two of which were made into BBC films. Over the last decade, under different pseudonyms, he’s written children’s books and an adult contemporary fantasy series. But his liking for crime (writing) never died. 3 books in the Detective Anne Gwynne crime thriller series are now available; The Silent Girls, Blood Runs Cold, and before She Falls. The Appointment, The Operation, and Trauma are standalone psychological thrillers with a trademark medical flavour, are published by Bloodhound Books.

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Auntie Annie
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I have read in months
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2019
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This is without a doubt the best book I have read in months, and I read a lot of books. Mr. Young's writing style is polished, his characters fleshed out and identifiable, his plot complex and well-thought out. I did not guess who-done-it until the denouement. A really tense, edge of the seat read. Anna Gwynne is a hero for our times -- determined and focused on justice whatever the cost. I have already ordered the second book in this new and exciting series. Kudos to Mr. Young!
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meli len
4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping and Thrilling!!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2018
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I really enjoyed this thriller from beginning to end! It really kept me guessing who exacting the killer was. I was very surprised with the ending! Very enjoyable read.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Silent girls
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2018
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I almost gave up on this book due to the many characters. The story line was good but did not really all come together until halfway through the book. The ending was a big surprise, usually I have the story line figured out the murderer was a big surprise!
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Noel Venter
5.0 out of 5 stars The Silent Girls
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2018
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This is an excellent book, fast moving, intelligently written and extremely exciting. Characters are well drawn and likable fitting well into the story. On the whole bad language was kept to a minimum thankfully. Recommended.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Thriller That Is Quite A Ride
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2018
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This story is a very well-done and I think that the lead character, Anna is quite skillfully rendered. Her inner self was revealed at a well chosen pace, as were the clues in the story.

My only issue is Shaw. It feels a bit like a Hannibal Lector rip-off, down to the use of the sibilant "s" in speaking. Yet, Shaw does add a lot to the story and Harris wrote his books 30+ years ago. Art is by nature derivative and Dylan Young put her own gifted spin on it.

The ending is good, a pleasant use of the breadcrumbs dropped for readers to muddle. I would recommend this book definitely to lovers of mystery, thrillers, and a good fiction. I will be reading the next books by Dylan Young, absolutely.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Final twist
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2018
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I enjoyed reading The Silent Girls by Dylan Young. It kept me at it all day. I just couldn't put it down. Anna is a great, well fleshed out character. Shaw is cold and reminded me of Hannibal Lecter in a way.
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Josh Knight
5.0 out of 5 stars The Silent Girls
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2022
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The book kept me on the edge of my seat trying to guess who it was. I will read her other books!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A New Police Procedural Series
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2018
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This is a dark police procedural with several disturbing suspects and macabre twists enough to keep a mystery aficionado occupied. The well-plotted storyline kept me reading in a vain attempt to pinpoint the killer’s identity. Bravo, Dylan Young!
The characters—especially the protagonist, acting DI Anna Gwynne who works on cold cases—are all well-developed. The author uses the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to help explain some aspects of Anna’s personality, including her need to withdraw and be alone.
The Hector Shaw storyline is well thought-out, likely with an eye on future books. Although Shaw is probably based on Hannibal Lecter—more the movie version than that of Thomas Harris’ novels—Shaw is not as complex a character, which is probably a good thing in a police procedural.
I’ll be looking for more books in this new British police procedural series.
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Susie B
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping, dark, chilling
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2023
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Once again such a well written, dark and chilling novel which will have you gripped from the first to the last page. Can't wait to start the second book in the series.
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rhodri samuel
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2018
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a brilliant read.Thank you, Mr Young
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Thomas Rigg
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read
Reviewed in Spain on December 30, 2018
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Really kept my interest from start to finish, a book I really enjoyed
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Mme Hustwayte
5.0 out of 5 stars Great work!
Reviewed in France on July 28, 2018
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A really great story I just had to read as I unknowingly read the second one first! Now the I have the story in the right order in my head I can look forward to book three. Great writing and a gripping tale !
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Lynn Ainsworth
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn’t put it down
Reviewed in Australia on July 26, 2020
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Couldn’t put it dowN, great to find a new author I enjoy
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