66 pages • 2 hours read
Alex NorthThe Whisper Man
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In The Whisper Man by Alex North, grieving widower Tom Kennedy and his young son Jake move to the small town of Featherbank for a fresh start, only to find themselves embroiled in a series of child abductions eerily similar to decades-old crimes committed by the now-imprisoned "Whisper Man." As detectives investigate, father and son must confront their own traumas while dealing with the looming threat. This book contains themes of child abduction and murder.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Alex North's The Whisper Man captivates with a chilling atmosphere and complex characters, making it a gripping psychological thriller. Readers appreciate its seamless blend of suspense and emotional depth. However, some feel the pacing is inconsistent, with a few predictable twists. Overall, it’s recommended for fans of dark, character-driven mysteries.
Who Should Read The Whisper Man?
A reader who enjoys The Whisper Man by Alex North would likely relish psychological thrillers with a sinister twist. Fans of Stephen King’s Misery and Thomas Harris’s The Silence of the Lambs will appreciate the blend of suspense, horror, and complex character study. It’s perfect for those who enjoy unraveling dark mysteries within a small-town setting.
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Reading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Psychological Fiction
Crime / Legal
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Relationships
Modernism
Emotions/Behavior: Fear
Emotions/Behavior: Memory
Relationships: Fathers