Don’t Say a Word

Edgar Award winner Andrew Klavan’s thrilling novel Don’t Say a Word follows psychiatrist Nathan Conrad as he confronts urban paranoia and murderous insanity when his family is watched, followed, and later brutalized by a twisted criminal and a mad giant who thrives on the suffering of others.

They’re watching.

They’ve wiretapped the apartment.

They’ve got their daughter.

They told them they’d hurt her if they spoke about it.

They told them, “Don’t say a word....”

Or else....

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Awful in a good way! I couldn’t stop listening!

I was able to listen all the way through. Occasionally I’ll get audios that I can’t finish because I want to enjoy what I’m listening to, not be reminded constantly of how horrible humans can be. Klavan takes it right to the brutal edge and holds you there, just enough to be terrorizing and disturbing but not disgusted to the point of rising bile.
The narrator was OK but it’s hard for a man to do good women and children’s voices.

Good read

Once again, Klavan made realistic characters in a gritty situation. The only thing missing is the "E"s in "Klavan."

Unique Thriller

really enjoyed this thriller, definite tension build. great dialogue, some good chuckes to break the tension. excellent character build up. loved it!

Thriller!

Having discovered Klavan’s podcast in 2022, I searched back to find some of his earlier novels and chose this one. The writing is riveting and I must add that the performance of the narrator absolutely brought this text to life. Excellent performance!

Not for the faint of heart with its seedy subject and foul language, but it is an incredibl

Thrilling and addictive

At times it’s hit wrenching, but the way each character has their own unique language it’s remarkable.