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The Silent Sister

The Silent Sister

byShalini Boland
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Book Junkie
4.0 out of 5 starsGood Read
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2018
I can't give a five-star rating, as I quickly picked up a major aspect of the plot, but there were real twists that I am impressed by. This is worthy of a read, as the characters are well-developed, the pacing is good, and I was flummoxed by some of the aspects. I am pretty pleased by this novel, despite catching on to something early on. It is a good read, as noted in the title of my review.

Sidenote: PLEASE TAKE STALKING SERIOUSLY! I (long ago, age 20) was stalked and went to the police about it after the second letter. I used gloves and bagged the next two, and the military police got his fingerprints, and then arrested the stalker. I was not his first victim. He made threats to scare me, as that is part of the thrill for them. But, I got him by going to the police and not contaminating the evidence. Stay safe, please, and go to the police. My stalker's actions with me sealed his fate, and he was put in jail. His other victims were able to finally see justice done, as well, so I am more than pleased by that. You are not alone, it's serious, and could truly end very badly if you don't take action. My heart goes out to those suffering now, past, and sadly, future. But you can see it through with a little help, some gloves and police investigation. My best to all, and I thank you for reading my message.

As Always, I Wish Happy Reads to All from the Unapologetic Book Junkie 😉!!!!!
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DPuckett
2.0 out of 5 starsNot My Cup of Tea
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2018
This book was not great. If you cut out all of the whining and crying, it could have been over in 100 pages. My reviews are generally based on how long it takes me to finish a book. This one dragged on for days because it was just not that interesting. I typically read a book a day.

The plot was nothing new and the ending “twist” did not shock nor awe. Stalking is a real nightmare for some, but this story just did not hold any water.

I’ll pass on this author in the future.
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Lee Husemann
5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent Shalini Boland thriller!
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2018
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I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Author Shalini Boland has done it again by giving us another fantastic psychological thriller. This book kept me on the edge of my seat and is a real page turner. Lizzy and Joe live together and she starts getting mysterious letters followed by other weird things that happen to her and then to her estranged sister. When I thought I had it figured out, I found out I was wrong. There are lots of twists and turns in this book and I certainly did not see that ending coming! I liked all the characters except for Joe who is very unlikable right from the start! I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a fantastic thriller that you will not want to put down.
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Audrey Davis
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2018
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Already an established Shalini Boland fan, I was thrilled to read her latest. And thrills were what I experienced in this taut and well-executed tale of a woman whose life is turned upside down when she discovers a threatening letter in her home.
Lizzy lives with boyfriend Joe. An incident involving him and Lizzy's sister Emma drove a wedge between the siblings many years before. As she receives more sinister messages and starts to fear her life is in danger, Lizzy doesn't know who to trust. Could Emma be behind it all? Or Joe? And what about her neighbours?
I love the author's seemingly simple but effective style of writing that grabs you from the start. I will admit I had a good idea who the culprit was, but didn't predict the final, jaw-dropping twist. A must-read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars She’s Good!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2018
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I have read several books that I have liked through the last few years. I stopped reading quite as often as I did at one time. I like a mixture of fiction and nonfiction, but rarely have I found an author where I became excited that I wanted to follow. I won’t discuss the stories except to say I’m gobbling her books. I’ve read four so far, and have discovered Boland has quite a long list. So far, I’ve found her books hard to put down, and doubt I’ll read others until I gobble up all herr mysteries.
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Michele Kruse
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping is RIGHT
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2020
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I couldn't put this book down, well, let me rephrase that: I couldn't put my Kindle down. Every chapter had me hooked and I couldn't wait to see what the outcome was. I'm pretty good about predicting the ending of a book (or figuring out who the murderer was, etc), but not this time. This book had me shaking and even crying. Very well written and this author is awesome!! Will definitely be downloading more from her. (Since this book, I've read another)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2018
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Shalini Boland has written another fantastic book! This book had me guessing until the end. She has quickly become one of my favorite authors. I have read all of her books and haven't been disappointed in any of them. I can't wait until her next book comes out. That's the only bad thing about finishing her books, is having to wait for the next one to come out.
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A.K.O.
5.0 out of 5 stars The Silent Sister
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2019
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A great read. Of course I had it figured out early ... and I was wrong. Which is one of the reasons it is so good. Never saw it coming; the end came so fast, because I was so caught up in the book, that I didn’t see it was time for the end (one of those things if you look at how many pages left in the book). I highly recommend this fast paced read and one that leaves you thinking ... is it really over? Loved it!
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Pdh4ever
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2020
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Loved it from the moment I started reading it. Poor Lizzy and just when you thought you knew who the stalker was, another twist surfaced. The ending left my mouth agape. You have to read this one. Looking forward to reading another from this author.
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Carolyn Laubmeier
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, could not put it down
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2018
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I hate novels that make me lose sleep and this one surely did the job. I would say, just one more chapter and I will go to sleep. That turned into 4 more chapters. Excellent writing with suspense. Don't miss this one.
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Liz
5.0 out of 5 stars Great mystery thriller with a twist
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2020
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I love author Shalini Boland's books - they are all great mystery thrillers with a twist at the end and the Silent Sister did not disappoint.
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David
5.0 out of 5 stars I was hooked on the first page!
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2019
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The Silent Sister kept me turning pages and wondering what the next surprise would be! This is my second book by Shalini Boland and I'm ready to start another one. Her writing has a way of pulling you in and keeping you guessing. I highly recommend The Silent Sister--trust me!
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