‘Do you believe Will took his own life?’

The question echoed off the white tiles in the hospital’s cold, cavernous morgue, and I studied my husband in peaceful repose. I leaned down and put my forehead against his. Silent tears ran down my cheeks. They felt hot, and he felt so cold. It was five days since his death, and my grief felt heavy, like a vast, dark mass pushing down on me.

When Maggie’s husband, Will, is shot dead in their London home, she thinks he is the victim of a burglary until the police tell her the shocking news that Will was the one who pulled the trigger.

Maggie is consumed with grief and questions. Will wasn’t suicidal. He had so much to live for.

After the funeral, Maggie travels to their holiday home on a small Croatian island to escape London. She finds a disturbing letter written by Will, containing clues to a dark secret.

As Maggie puts the pieces together, she discovers Will’s death is connected to someone from his past… Someone who will go to extreme lengths to keep Maggie silent.

Three can keep a secret... If two of them are dead.

The international multi-million bestselling author of The Girl in the Ice is back with his first stand-alone thriller, a heart-racing, hold-your-breath read that will keep you hooked until the very last page.

WHAT REAL READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT FEAR THE SILENCE:

‘Robert Bryndza does not disappoint with this stand-alone thriller! Every page had me breathless with anticipation of what was to come. Bryndza is without doubt one of the modern masters of this genre.’ Louise, Netgalley reviewer

‘What a Phenomenal story! A high-octane page turner. I loved Maggie and the scary island setting was great.’ Sian, Netgalley reviewer

‘OMG! This book terrifically twisty . . . hooks from the first page…Electrifying from the moment I picked it up to the minute I put it down. The ending was incredibly satisfying and tied everything up fabulously.’

Claire, Netgalley reviewer

‘So, my husband may be divorcing me because I canceled dinner plans to finish this book. It’s ok - it was worth it! This thriller is an intense, immersive experience from the very first page. I highly recommend it to all you adrenaline junkies!’ Lisa, Netgalley reviewer

‘It’s always brave when a writer of successful series writes their first standalone - did Robert Bryndza pull it off? Hell yeah! This is a fast-paced edge of your seat rollercoaster of a book.’ Donna, Netgalley reviewer