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The Quiet Tenant

By: Clémence Michallon
Narrated by: Amber Battaglia, Aure Nash, Clémence Michallon, Elena Rey, Gilli Messer, Jess Nahikian, Milly Sanders, Reba Buhr, Sara Sheckells, Valerie Rose Lohman, Yu-Li Alice Shen
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 'Clémence Michallon has written a classic... Daring and completely satisfying' James Patterson

'Beautifully written, entirely convincing and relentlessly gripping ... so brilliantly told, with characters so plausible and compelling, that I was hooked until the last word' Sophie Hannah

'From the first page, you can say farewell to sleep...a brilliant, breathtaking thriller with characters you love - and love to hate. I didn't know whether to tear to the end or savour every page' Abigail Dean, bestselling author of Girl A

'An absorbing and addictive psychological thriller - I couldn't put it down' Edel Coffey

'I was pulled in from the very first page... The plot was masterful, the many threads honed and pulled taut kept me turning pages' Jane Shemilt

He took you and you have been his for five years. But you have been careful. Waiting for him to mess up. It has to be now.

Aidan Thomas is a hardworking family man and a respected member of his community. He's the kind of man who always lends a hand and has a good word for everyone. He's also a kidnapper and serial killer who has murdered eight women. And there's a ninth, a woman he calls Rachel, imprisoned in a backyard shed where she fears 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 too, introducing her to Cecilia as a family friend who needs a place to stay. He knows that after five years of captivity, Rachel is too frightened of the consequences to attempt to escape. But Rachel is a fighter and a survivor. 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.

The Quiet Tenant explores the psychological impact of Aidan's crimes on the women in his life through the voices of Rachel, Cecilia, and Emily - 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 novel by a major talent.©2023 Clemence Michallon (P)2023 Hachette Audio UK Domestic Thrillers Family Life Genre Fiction Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime Survival Thriller

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If i could give this book more than 5 stars i would. Didn’t have high expectations when i started it but recommending to everyone, really really good!!

Loved this book!

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I was expecting so much more from this book based on the recommendations I had seen. The story had great potential but I just didn't feel it reached it. The layout of the story made it hard to really get into or to develop any care or interest towards the characters. it felt repetitive and underwhelming. Like I said, only ok, don't think I'd waste a credit on it.

Only ok!

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This could have been so much more but left me disappointed. The plot and characters were great and well thought out, but the story dragged on. I finished the book as I was invested in the characters but often found it boring and long winded.

Disappointed

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I simply adored this book amazing characters. fantastic narrator. story line was gripping from beginning to end.

gripping

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I recently read Clémence's book, and I was absolutely blown away. The story is told from various points of view, but it's the victims' perspectives that really make it stand out. Clémence does an incredible job of making the reader feel the horror and terror that the victims experience. The story is so vivid and intense that it's almost like you're living it yourself. It's a powerful and moving story that will stay with you long after you've finished reading it. Clémence has done an amazing job of bringing the victims' stories to life, and I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a gripping and thought-provoking read.

Great storytelling

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Nothing to critique. It was absolutely brilliant. An absolute must read. Brilliant narration throughout. Read/listen to it!

A story about a serial killer from the victims perspective

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Brilliant book, really well told from the various POVs of the women. The narration is excellent

I was gripped from the start

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Mostly underwhelming story with mostly irritating narration. Managed to stick it out but it didn’t grip me

Disappointing & Irritating

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A little long winded and a tad tedious at times but this title had me gripped from the beginning to the end with little bits just going on a bit more than was needed. It was just very long. It was a interesting story and liked how each chapter was told by the different characters. I rated the book 4 stars and would recommend if you are wanting a long tale.

The way the title was addressed with different voices throughout the chapters

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Whew, let me tell you about Clemence Michallon's The Quiet Tenant. This book? It'll get under your skin in the best, most terrifying way. It's a psychological thriller that just lays bare how deep control can run and how sometimes, freedom finds you in the most unexpected corners.
Michallon does this brilliant thing where she pulls you into the lives of three women, all tangled up with this one man, Aidan. He seems all quiet and normal, but chile, he's anything but. You've got Rachel, stuck in his shed for five years – just imagine! Then there's Emily, his teenage daughter, trying to figure out her daddy after her mama's gone and things just ain't sitting right. And my personal favorite, the local restaurant owner, who just knows something's off with this man. She's got that good sense, you know?
What really got me was how Michallon handles the power dynamics. She ain't here for the cheap thrills; she's showing you the quiet, twisted ways a predator works, how he keeps his hold without all the dramatics. That's what makes Aidan so chilling – he could be anybody's neighbor. The tension? It's thick! You're on edge with Rachel as she plots her escape, you're rooting for Emily to connect the dots about her father, and you're holding your breath hoping the restaurant owner puts it all together before it's too late. This book is a masterclass in suspense, keeping you hooked from the first page to the last. Trust me, The Quiet Tenant is a gripping read that'll leave you both unnerved and seriously impressed.

The Quiet Tenant: Chillingly Good and Hard to Shake

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