The Silent Sister, Diane Chamberlain
The Silent Sister, Diane Chamberlain
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The Silent Sister
A Novel

Author: Diane Chamberlain

Narrator: Susan Bennett

Unabridged: 11 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/07/2014

Synopsis

In The Silent Sister, Riley MacPherson has spent her entire life believing that her older sister Lisa committed suicide as a teenager. Now, over twenty years later, her father has passed away and she's in New Bern, North Carolina cleaning out his house when she finds evidence to the contrary. Lisa is alive. Alive and living under a new identity. But why exactly was she on the run all those years ago, and what secrets are being kept now? As Riley works to uncover the truth, her discoveries will put into question everything she thought she knew about her family. Riley must decide what the past means for her present, and what she will do with her newfound reality, in this engrossing mystery from international bestselling author Diane Chamberlain.

About Diane Chamberlain

DIANE CHAMBERLAIN is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over twenty-five novels published in over fifteen languages. Her books include Big Lies in a Small Town, The Stolen Marriage and The Dream Daughter. She lives in North Carolina with her partner, photographer John Pagliuca, and her sheltie, Cole.

About Susan Bennett

Susan Bennett is known for her radio and television voiceover work. She has narrated a host of audiobooks, including those from bestselling authors Peggy Post, Linda Francis Lee, Dorothea Benton Frank, Emma McLaughlin, and Nicola Kraus. Her reading of Tiger, Tiger by Margaux Fragoso won an AudioFile Earphones Award. In describing Susan’s reading style, Publishers Weekly has said, “Bennett's narration is excellent: she draws the listener into the story... keeping the pacing brisk and entertaining.” Susan also dabbles in the music industry as the singer and keyboardist for The Interactive! Band. Along with her guitarist husband, Rick Hinkle, Bennett is the co-owner of Audiocam Music, a full service recording studio.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lisa on March 09, 2017

This sister can stay silent no longer: I LOVED THIS BOOK! I was THRILLED to receive this book from Goodreads, and here is my honest review: This was a fantastic book! How is it that I never knew about this author? I'm so glad that I won this book, because who knows how much longer I would have gone wi......more

Goodreads review by Katie on August 15, 2018

This is the type of book that is enjoyable even when you have an idea what is going to happen. You feel invested enough in the story to actually watch it play out even if it is predictable. Riley MacPherson's father has recently passed and she returns to her childhood home to sort through his belong......more

Goodreads review by Sharon on July 21, 2023

Diane Chamberlain has written many terrific novels and she hits a home run with The Silent Sister! Highly recommend! Riley MacPherson discovers several family secrets after her parents pass away. As she tries to unravel the secrets, it creates additional complications. This page-turning thriller kept......more

Goodreads review by Heather on December 21, 2016

I really enjoyed this book. It kept me on the edge of my seat and some parts were def. predictable but I still enjoyed the journey it took to get there. The ending was rushed and the majority of the secrets and etc spilled out in the last 50 pages which wasn't enough time for me. I would recommend t......more

Goodreads review by Kavita on January 07, 2021

*Mild spoilers ahead* Riley goes back home after her father's death to clear out his house. While there, she gets sucked into the secret past of their family. She discovers that her sister Lisa did not commit suicide as her parents told her, but had escaped a murder trial with the help of their fathe......more

Quotes

“The Silent Sister is a powerful and thrilling novel. This tautly paced and emotionally driven novel will engross Chamberlain's many fans as well as those who read Sandra Brown and Carla Buckley.” —Booklist

“Hard to put down.” —Better Homes and Gardens

“A compulsively readable melodrama.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Chamberlain's powerful story is a page-turner to the very end. A must for all mystery lovers and those who like reading about family struggles.” —Library Journal

“...the readers of this tale will be surprised and shocked by the unveiling of a truth that they will never guess up front. Chamberlain has written an excellent novel with well-thought-out plotlines that never lose the suspense lover's interest for one solitary second.” —Suspense Magazine

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