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  • Silent Child, Book 1
  • Written by: Sarah A. Denzil
  • Narrated by: Joanne Froggatt
  • Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,024 ratings)

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Silent Child

Written by: Sarah A. Denzil
Narrated by: Joanne Froggatt
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Publisher's Summary

Winner of Audible's 2017 Narrator of the Year Award

Introducing Audible's Thriller of the Year: Silent Child by Sarah A. Denzil, performed by Joanne Froggatt.

In the summer of 2006, Emma Price watched helplessly as her six-year-old son's red coat was fished out of the River Ouse. It was the tragic story of the year - a little boy, Aiden, wandered away from school during a terrible flood, fell into the river, and drowned. His body was never recovered. Ten years later Emma has finally rediscovered the joy in life. She's married, pregnant, and in control again...until Aiden returns.

Too traumatised to speak, he raises endless questions and answers none. Where has he been? What happened to him on that rainy afternoon? And now that he's back, whom can he trust?

At Audible we love listening to crime books. But every so often one comes along that we think is truly special. An Amazon Kindle number one best-seller, Sarah A. Denzil's Silent Child is taking Audible HQ by storm. In an Audible Exclusive production, Joanne Froggatt (Mrs Bates, Downton Abbey) delivers a powerhouse performance that will keep you gripped until the very last second.

©2017 Sarah A. Denzil (P)2017 Audible, Ltd

What the critics say

"This self-published page-turner became essential poolside listening after Audible named it thriller of the year." ( Stylist)

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Wish it'd been even longer!

This was my first audiobook and boy, what an experience! I love reading thrillers, they're my favourite, but this brought the story to a whole new level! I plowed through the 9+ hours nearly non-stop - and wished it had been even longer! - because they story was so gripping and was made all the more compelling by Joanne's emotionally charged narration. (Joanne is a gifted dramatic performer and has set an exceptionally high standard for me against which I'll be comparing all future audiobooks!) Sarah Denzil is a master storyteller whom I'm thrilled to have discovered! The Silent Child is absolutely worth your time and money!

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Nice story

My first time fiction story on Audible.
The story itself is good. They way the author presented is also quite good.

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New favourite!

I loved the story and the narration in this book. For me, it definitely fulfilled the role of a thriller. I wish she had more books like this one. I was surprised by the different twists and turns and found myself feeling so sad once it was over...because I didn't want it to end.

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Great thriller

Loved the narrator - she did an amazing job.
The story was good - made me angry, sad and also kept me listening. Lots of twists and turns.

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Finished over 2 days!

Great performance! I found as a thriller it was a little predictable but I'm an avid true crime enthusiast.

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Loved!

Loved this book! Couldn’t take my headphones off! There were so many twists and turns, it kept me gasping the whole time.

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Excellent storyline

Loved how this book grabbed your interest right from the start without giving away the ending you had me guessing and awaiting outcome

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Wow!

Extremely surprised with this.
The story is fantastic, it’s more than I had expected.
I have never heard of this author however, I am now more intrigued to listen to more of her work.
I highly recommend this book!
It’s a great mystery!

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Silent child

What a great writer. Loved the reader, she kept you on the edge of your seat. Great book

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Gripping!

First of all, loved the narrator! I loved all the twists and turns in the story. It kept me guessing until the end.

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