The Whisper Man

By Alex North

In 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.

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Published Jun 9, 2020

400 pages

Average rating: 7.46

499 RATINGS

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Readers say Alex North’s *The Whisper Man* is a tense, emotionally layered thriller praised for its chilling atmosphere and compelling father-son rela...

Carli Petow
Jul 18, 2026
10/10 stars
Oh my goodness, I could NOT put this book down. I loved every aspect of this book. There were so many twists and turns throughout the book. I loved the switches of perspective (the 1st person perspective of Tom, the main character, and 3rd person when we looked through the scope of the other characters).

If you're a big fan of crime thrillers, this book is for you for sure.
alishaharmon
Apr 13, 2026
7/10 stars
It starts out slow, but really starts picking up fast and connecting all the pieces.
Sue Dix
Mar 14, 2026
10/10 stars
I loved this book! Thrillers are not my number one genre and especially those with gratuitous thrills. That is not this book. The plot was inventive and extremely engaging with one hell of a reveal mid-book that had me yelling, “WHAT!?!? WHAT!?!? WHAT!?!?” There are parts I would recommend NOT reading at night. Ultimately a book about fathers and sons, it is an excellent murder mystery involving a serial killer, children, a small town, an empathetic boy, his widowed, haunted father, and reconciliation. Do not miss this one!! #TheWhisperMan #NetGalley #CeladonBooks
The.readrose
Jan 28, 2026
6/10 stars
I wasn't crazy about this book and unfortunately, a three-star rating is a little generous.
phrosted_phlakes
Dec 25, 2025
7/10 stars
I thought the book was good, it held my interest which many times is hard.

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