The Whisper Man by Alex North Review

Title: The Whisper Man

Author: Alex North

Genre: Mystery/Thriller

Published: August 20, 2019 by Celadon Books

Thank you to NetGalley and Celadon Books for providing me a copy for review.

There are so many things to love about The Whisper Man by Alex North. It is a fast paced thriller involving a serial killer, Frank Carter, called the whisper man who whispers in the windows of children before he abducts them. A recent kidnapping looks like the work of the whisper man. However, Frank Carter was captured and imprisoned 20 years ago. A young boy named Jake receives warnings through an unusual and supernatural gift. Now, detectives Amanda Beck and Pete Willis have to stop the new murderer before it is too late.

There is a supernatural element involved throughout the novel that works really well. The characters are well developed with flaws and backgrounds that make them very believable. There is a sense of dread and urgency throughout that makes the book hard to put down. If you like beat the clock thrillers involving serial killers and amazing characters with intertwined lives in a small town I would definitely recommend The Whisper Man by Alex North.

My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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