"If you leave a door half open, soon you'll hear the whispers spoken. If you play outside alone, soon you won't be going home. If your window's left unlatched, you'll hear him tapping at the glass. If you're lonely sad and blue, the Whisper Man will come for you."
After the death of their loving wife/mother, Tom and Jake Kennedy were looking for nothing more than a fresh start when they purchased the local "spooky house" in Featherbank. They definitely got a fresh start- but it may not have been the start they were expecting.
"The Whisper Man" by Alex North was the first thriller novel I have read in a very long time. One of the two main plots of the book revolves around detective Pete Willis. In the past Pete was able to track down and arrest Frank Carter (aka "the Whisper Man") who was responsible for the kidnapping and murder of multiple children in Featherbank. Twenty years later Pete's his efforts are now focused on stopping his new copy cat killer. Jake and Tom Kennedy become shockingly entangled in the investigation shortly after moving to the town. I'll leave the details in between unspoiled for you to find out. :)
Even though I have read many books of the genre before there was simply something different about this one. From the first page until the last I can honestly say that this novel creeped me out to the MAX! The plot is extraordinarily well paced and all of the characters feel fully flushed out and interesting. Every single page of this novel is creepily entertaining. Which is exactly what I was looking for when I picked it up from the local bookstore.
While the book is certainly centered around finding the "Whisper Man's" copycat killer there are also strong secondary themes focusing on the relationships between fathers and sons. For anyone who has struggled in a relationship with their parent in the past, you will likely find the story touching and familiar. Throughout the story Tom struggles trying to raise Jake on his own. But ultimately his never ending love for his son, despite all of the struggles along the way, end up benefiting Jake.
I really only had one major problem with the book. I'm not sure I can quite articulate it without spoiling the story but I will *try* my best in the next paragraph. I'll post the text in white so please highlight with your mouse if you'd like to see what is typed before the line! You've been warned. The final review is below the line if you'd like to avoid any opportunity for spoilers.
Once the name of the copycat killer is revealed I was very shocked to learn that the local police department did not think to investigate this individual previously. It seemed VERY obvious that the individual responsible would be a prime suspect in a copy cat serial killer case. If you have read the book you will know what I'm talking about. If not I hope this didn't spoil it for you!
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All in all "The Whisper Man" was a flat out AMAZING read. If you are looking for a book to suck you back into the thriller novel genre then look no further. This is preciously the book you have been looking for! I actually enjoyed "The Whisper Man" so much that I immediately bought Alex North's latest novel "The Shadows" and I'm currently in progress of reading it. I think I may have not only found a great book with this read but also a new favorite author.
"The Whisper Man" by Alex North was the first thriller novel I have read in a very long time. One of the two main plots of the book revolves around detective Pete Willis. In the past Pete was able to track down and arrest Frank Carter (aka "the Whisper Man") who was responsible for the kidnapping and murder of multiple children in Featherbank. Twenty years later Pete's his efforts are now focused on stopping his new copy cat killer. Jake and Tom Kennedy become shockingly entangled in the investigation shortly after moving to the town. I'll leave the details in between unspoiled for you to find out. :)
Even though I have read many books of the genre before there was simply something different about this one. From the first page until the last I can honestly say that this novel creeped me out to the MAX! The plot is extraordinarily well paced and all of the characters feel fully flushed out and interesting. Every single page of this novel is creepily entertaining. Which is exactly what I was looking for when I picked it up from the local bookstore.
While the book is certainly centered around finding the "Whisper Man's" copycat killer there are also strong secondary themes focusing on the relationships between fathers and sons. For anyone who has struggled in a relationship with their parent in the past, you will likely find the story touching and familiar. Throughout the story Tom struggles trying to raise Jake on his own. But ultimately his never ending love for his son, despite all of the struggles along the way, end up benefiting Jake.
I really only had one major problem with the book. I'm not sure I can quite articulate it without spoiling the story but I will *try* my best in the next paragraph. I'll post the text in white so please highlight with your mouse if you'd like to see what is typed before the line! You've been warned. The final review is below the line if you'd like to avoid any opportunity for spoilers.
Once the name of the copycat killer is revealed I was very shocked to learn that the local police department did not think to investigate this individual previously. It seemed VERY obvious that the individual responsible would be a prime suspect in a copy cat serial killer case. If you have read the book you will know what I'm talking about. If not I hope this didn't spoil it for you!
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All in all "The Whisper Man" was a flat out AMAZING read. If you are looking for a book to suck you back into the thriller novel genre then look no further. This is preciously the book you have been looking for! I actually enjoyed "The Whisper Man" so much that I immediately bought Alex North's latest novel "The Shadows" and I'm currently in progress of reading it. I think I may have not only found a great book with this read but also a new favorite author.
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