Plus get our latest book recommendations, author news, and competitions right to your inbox.
0:00 /
Table of Contents
Listen To An Excerpt
0:00 /
About The Book
She can't see movement. But she may be the only witness to a murder.
From bestselling author Armando Lucas Correa comes a gripping psychological thriller about obsession, perception and the terrifying consequences of being the only witness to a crime.
Twenty-eight-year-old Leah has lived her entire life with akinetopsia, a rare neurological condition known as motion blindness. She cannot perceive movement—only a series of frozen images. Most people assume she's blind, but Leah notices more than anyone realizes, and she never forgets a face.
Living alone in an ageing Upper Manhattan apartment building, Leah prefers routine and solitude. Then Alice moves in next door.
Beautiful, charming and clearly frightened, Alice quickly becomes Leah's only friend. As their bond grows, Alice confides in her about a controlling ex-husband who refuses to let her go.
Then one night, Leah hears Alice screaming through the wall.
Desperate pleas. Sounds of a struggle. Silence.
Certain that something terrible has happened, Leah becomes convinced her neighbour is in danger—or already dead. But with no proof and a condition that makes others question what she sees, Leah finds herself trapped in a nightmare where no one believes her.
As her search for the truth intensifies, Leah is forced to confront a deadly threat lurking closer than she ever imagined. And the more she uncovers, the more dangerous the truth becomes.
Perfect for fans of The Silent Patient, Before I Go to Sleep, The Girl on the Train and Rear Window, this twist-filled psychological suspense novel delivers relentless tension, an unforgettable protagonist and shocking revelations until the very last page.
From bestselling author Armando Lucas Correa comes a gripping psychological thriller about obsession, perception and the terrifying consequences of being the only witness to a crime.
Twenty-eight-year-old Leah has lived her entire life with akinetopsia, a rare neurological condition known as motion blindness. She cannot perceive movement—only a series of frozen images. Most people assume she's blind, but Leah notices more than anyone realizes, and she never forgets a face.
Living alone in an ageing Upper Manhattan apartment building, Leah prefers routine and solitude. Then Alice moves in next door.
Beautiful, charming and clearly frightened, Alice quickly becomes Leah's only friend. As their bond grows, Alice confides in her about a controlling ex-husband who refuses to let her go.
Then one night, Leah hears Alice screaming through the wall.
Desperate pleas. Sounds of a struggle. Silence.
Certain that something terrible has happened, Leah becomes convinced her neighbour is in danger—or already dead. But with no proof and a condition that makes others question what she sees, Leah finds herself trapped in a nightmare where no one believes her.
As her search for the truth intensifies, Leah is forced to confront a deadly threat lurking closer than she ever imagined. And the more she uncovers, the more dangerous the truth becomes.
Perfect for fans of The Silent Patient, Before I Go to Sleep, The Girl on the Train and Rear Window, this twist-filled psychological suspense novel delivers relentless tension, an unforgettable protagonist and shocking revelations until the very last page.
About The Author
Ciro Guitérrez
Armando Lucas Correa is an award-winning journalist, editor, author, and the recipient of several awards from the National Association of Hispanic Publications and the Society of Professional Journalism. He is the author of the international bestseller The German Girl, which is now being published in seventeen languages and has sold more than one million copies; The Daughter’s Tale; and The Night Traveler, for which he was awarded the Cintas Foundation Creative Writing Fellowship. He lives in New York City with his husband and their three children. Visit ArmandoLucasCorrea.com.
About The Reader
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia (January 30, 2024)
- Runtime: 6 hours and 49 minutes
- ISBN13: 9781761424441
Browse Related Books
Raves and Reviews
‘Correa brings new life to the familiar Rear Window conceit, wrapping things up with a stunning finale that forces readers to re-evaluate each character and their motives. Paula Hawkins fans will devour this.’
– Publishers Weekly
‘Leah Anderson hasn't seen the world in decades – and you haven't seen a thriller like this ever. The Silence in Her Eyes simmers and bubbles like a pan of scalding water; it's a taut, elegant novel of suspense, both poignant and paranoid, with a gasp of a final chapter. Terrific stuff.’
– A.J. Finn, bestselling author of The Woman in the Window
‘Not only a gripping, surreal examination of the effects of isolation on the mind but also a good old-fashioned thriller. Set aside a chunk of time for this Hitchcockian tale – you'll have a hard time not finishing it in one sitting.’
– Kirkus Reviews
‘A gripping story … This slow-build suspense novel keeps the tension rising as readers are drawn ever deeper into Leah’s claustrophobic world … The twists are enjoyable.’
– Library Journal
‘Unique and propulsive, The Silence in Her Eyes is an utterly satisfying thriller. Leah’s rare condition (motion blindness) leaves readers wondering if she is a trustworthy narrator, and the questions mount as twist after twist unfolds. Readers will devour this taut, genre-bending thriller, and eagerly anticipate Correa’s next foray into psychological suspense.’
– Nicole Baart, author of The Long Way Back
'imaginative and psychologically thrilling'
– Queensland Reviewers Collective
'A deliciously twisty tale with a memorable lead, perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train.'
– Kathryn's Inbox
Resources and Downloads
High Resolution Images
-
Book Cover Image (jpg): The Silence in Her Eyes
Unabridged Audio Download 9781761424441
-
Author Photo (jpg): Armando Lucas Correa Ciro Guitérrez(0.1 MB)
Any use of an author photo must include its respective photo credit
