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The Quiet Tenant: A novel
NATIONAL BEST SELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES BEST CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR • GMA BUZZ PICK • “A bravura feat of storytelling...daring and completely satisfying.” —James Patterson, #1 best-selling author
A PULSE-POUNDING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER ABOUT A SERIAL KILLER NARRATED BY THOSE CLOSEST TO HIM: HIS 13-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER, HIS GIRLFRIEND—AND THE ONE VICTIM HE HAS SPARED
"Intelligent and suspenseful." —Paul Tremblay, author of The Cabin at the End of the World
“All…of the expected suspense and psychological tension, but offering a story about women—the ones who didn’t know the evil that lurked within, the ones who tried to placate or fight but still perished, the ones who might actually survive. Haunting but never prurient…truly unforgettable.” — Alafair Burke, author of The Wife
Aidan Thomas is a hard-working family man and a somewhat beloved figure in the small upstate New York town where he lives. He’s the kind of man who always lends a hand and has a good word for everyone. But Aidan has a dark secret he’s been keeping from everyone in town and those closest to him. He’s a kidnapper and serial killer. Aidan has murdered eight women and there’s a ninth he has earmarked for death: Rachel, imprisoned in a backyard shed, fearing for her life.
When Aidan’s wife dies, he and his thirteen-year-old daughter Cecilia are forced to move. Aidan has no choice but to bring Rachel along, introducing her to Cecilia as a “family friend” who needs a place to stay. Aidan is betting on Rachel, after five years of captivity, being too brainwashed and fearful to attempt to escape. But Rachel is a fighter and survivor, and recognizes Cecilia might just be the lifeline she has waited for all these years. As Rachel tests the boundaries of her new living situation, she begins to form a tenuous connection with Cecilia. And when Emily, a local restaurant owner, develops a crush on the handsome widower, she finds herself drawn into Rachel and Cecilia’s orbit, coming dangerously close to discovering Aidan’s secret.
Told through the perspectives of Rachel, Cecilia, and Emily, The Quiet Tenant explores the psychological impact of Aidan’s crimes on the women in his life—and the bonds between those women that give them the strength to fight back. Both a searing thriller and an astute study of trauma, survival, and the dynamics of power, The Quiet Tenant is an electrifying debut thriller by a major talent.
A PULSE-POUNDING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER ABOUT A SERIAL KILLER NARRATED BY THOSE CLOSEST TO HIM: HIS 13-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER, HIS GIRLFRIEND—AND THE ONE VICTIM HE HAS SPARED
"Intelligent and suspenseful." —Paul Tremblay, author of The Cabin at the End of the World
“All…of the expected suspense and psychological tension, but offering a story about women—the ones who didn’t know the evil that lurked within, the ones who tried to placate or fight but still perished, the ones who might actually survive. Haunting but never prurient…truly unforgettable.” — Alafair Burke, author of The Wife
Aidan Thomas is a hard-working family man and a somewhat beloved figure in the small upstate New York town where he lives. He’s the kind of man who always lends a hand and has a good word for everyone. But Aidan has a dark secret he’s been keeping from everyone in town and those closest to him. He’s a kidnapper and serial killer. Aidan has murdered eight women and there’s a ninth he has earmarked for death: Rachel, imprisoned in a backyard shed, fearing for her life.
When Aidan’s wife dies, he and his thirteen-year-old daughter Cecilia are forced to move. Aidan has no choice but to bring Rachel along, introducing her to Cecilia as a “family friend” who needs a place to stay. Aidan is betting on Rachel, after five years of captivity, being too brainwashed and fearful to attempt to escape. But Rachel is a fighter and survivor, and recognizes Cecilia might just be the lifeline she has waited for all these years. As Rachel tests the boundaries of her new living situation, she begins to form a tenuous connection with Cecilia. And when Emily, a local restaurant owner, develops a crush on the handsome widower, she finds herself drawn into Rachel and Cecilia’s orbit, coming dangerously close to discovering Aidan’s secret.
Told through the perspectives of Rachel, Cecilia, and Emily, The Quiet Tenant explores the psychological impact of Aidan’s crimes on the women in his life—and the bonds between those women that give them the strength to fight back. Both a searing thriller and an astute study of trauma, survival, and the dynamics of power, The Quiet Tenant is an electrifying debut thriller by a major talent.
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"The quiet Tenant" is a debut novel by Clemence Michallon and it came fairly well recommended. The premise is definitely exciting as it features Aiden Thomas: A well respected family man and "beloved family figure in the small upstate town where he lives" So he is obviously a serial killer on the DL and in fact has poor Rachel imprisoned in his shed where he has her bookmarked for victim #9.
Sounds like a great ride! Nope. This may be the most boring book I have read this year. Maybe a psychological study on serial killers? It definitely read like a phycology college textbook with probably the same speed and detail. Long drawn out chapters and verbiage. Confusing POVs. To the point where it was so drawn out and uninteresting that you had no sense of dread or danger or didn't even care what happens to anyone. I had to read all the reviews of the folks in my friend list on goodreads and some quotes are; "Watching paint dry" and "Robotic"
I don't like writing reviews like this but I was given it free for a "Honest" review and that is what this one is. Technically I read it all, (Counting some serious speed reading) so that is my minimum rating of three. Also to be fair, it is still ranked fairly high on goodreads so even if I didn't like it there is a chance that it has a audience and you may get more out of it then I did.
I really appreciate Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor for giving me a copy of this to review and it has a publication date of June 20, 2023.
Advance Reader Copy given free for honest review.
Sounds like a great ride! Nope. This may be the most boring book I have read this year. Maybe a psychological study on serial killers? It definitely read like a phycology college textbook with probably the same speed and detail. Long drawn out chapters and verbiage. Confusing POVs. To the point where it was so drawn out and uninteresting that you had no sense of dread or danger or didn't even care what happens to anyone. I had to read all the reviews of the folks in my friend list on goodreads and some quotes are; "Watching paint dry" and "Robotic"
I don't like writing reviews like this but I was given it free for a "Honest" review and that is what this one is. Technically I read it all, (Counting some serious speed reading) so that is my minimum rating of three. Also to be fair, it is still ranked fairly high on goodreads so even if I didn't like it there is a chance that it has a audience and you may get more out of it then I did.
I really appreciate Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor for giving me a copy of this to review and it has a publication date of June 20, 2023.
Advance Reader Copy given free for honest review.
This book left me very unsatisfied. The end of the book left me disappointed. Maybe it was too much like a real life ending for me.
Ended up doing audiobook, it was a good listen. Was missing something but overall really kept my attention and I enjoyed the suspense.
Wow. From beginning to end, this novel was spell binding. If you're a crime Junkie, this novel will leave you wondering, what's going to happen next!?! For a debute novel, Clemence Michallon NAILED it.
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