“WORKS BEAUTIFULLY… If you like being terrified, The Whisper Man has your name on it.”
The New York Times, Editor’s Pick

“SUPERB”
Publisher’s Weekly, Starred Review

“BRILLIANT… will satisfy readers of Thomas Harris and Stephen King.”
Booklist, Starred Review

“POIGNANT AND TERRIFYING”
Entertainment Weekly
 
“Alex North weaves a stunningly captivating narrative that’s a nuanced and grounded exploration of father-son relationships…a master class in genre exploration. An incredible read.” 
Joe and Anthony Russo

“The Whisper Man is the most unsettling thriller I have read since Jo Nesbø’s The Snowman. Much more than the sum of its parts, it is nightmarish and disturbing and, at the same time, a moving and life-affirming novel about fathers and sons, and grief, loss, and recovery."
Alex Michaelides

“Brilliant…an affirmation of the power of the father-son relationship…will satisfy readers of Thomas Harris and Stephen King.”
Booklist, Starred Review

“A terrifying page-turner with the complexities of fatherhood at its core.”
Kirkus Reviews

“A powerful and scary story that will haunt readers long after the final page is turned.”
Library Journal

“First it’s spooky. Then it’s scary. Then it’s terrifying. And then… well, dear reader, proceed at your own risk. An ambitious, deeply satisfying thriller―a seamless blend of Harlan Coben, Stephen King, and Thomas Harris. My flesh is still crawling.”
A.J. Finn

“Get ready to be unnerved. This novel is thrilling.”
Brad Meltzer

“Beautifully written. Beautifully plotted.”
C.J. Tudor

“Beautifully crafted, heart-rending and spine-tinglingly chilling, The Whisper Man is a thrilling tour de force.”
Sarah Pinborough

“The best crime novel of the decade.”
Steve Cavanagh