4.9 (13 ratings)

Silence

Name: Silence
Rating: 4.9 (13 reviews)
Author: J. R. Sawyer
ISBN: B0G2RX25B2

by J. R. Sawyer

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About this book

Zoë has spent her entire life drowning in shadows she cannot escape, but the darkness takes a terrifying turn when the whispers in her mind solidify into a voice. Enter Noxx: a charming, dangerous, and unrelenting entity who bridges the gap between the living and the dead. As her reality blurs into a haunting obsession, Zoë finds herself trapped in a high-stakes psychological game where the line between salvation and destruction is razor-thin.

This gripping paranormal romance masterfully blends supernatural terror with the raw vulnerability of human struggle. By weaving the trope of the dangerous, otherworldly suitor into a narrative centered on the battle against mental illness and suicidal ideation, J. R. Sawyer crafts a story that is as emotionally heavy as it is addictive. It is a chilling exploration of the voices that haunt us, both internal and external.

Readers looking for their next must-read will find themselves on an intense, soul-stirring journey. Sawyer handles sensitive themes with profound grace, turning a dark ghost story into a powerful testament to survival. If you are searching for a haunting romance that will linger in your thoughts long after the final page, this is the story you have been waiting for.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0G2RX25B2

Reader Reviews

Must Read! Sensitive topic of mental illness!

March 12, 2026

Another job amazingly done by J.R. Sawyer! Silence is about mental illness and suicidal ideation. I've said it in every review of her, but again, the way she writes about such heavy topics is so admirable. She knows how to give a full outlook on things, while still being sensitive to the topic she's writing about Zoe lives a hard, sad life. She feels unseen, and unheard by her parents. She used cutting as a form of relief of her life. So many people struggle with depression, and use this as an...

Must read!

February 23, 2026

Wow! Just wow! I cried happy tears! I felt this book in my soul. It is a must read! ) One person found this helpful

Absolutely Must Read!

December 26, 2025

If you, or anyone you know suffers with depression, this book is an absolute must read.. The emotional, raw, and psychological Rollercoaster your brain goes on during a depressive episode is portrayed perfectly in this book.. Beautifully written.. Loved it. ) One person found this helpful

Diving into Silence

December 10, 2025

I ate this book up! It went into things that scare people to discuss and the feelings that often get shamed. I loved it and 10/10 do recommend!! ) One person found this helpful

Silence by J.R. Sawyer

November 23, 2025

Zoe is a high school girl, who like many struggle in silence. However, for Zoe the silence starts talking back to her. The silence is attentive, charming, alluring, and understanding. The dangerous thing about silence, is it forces you to really hear, really see, and really feel. Zoe has attempted suicide once before. Her parents saw it more of a burden and less of what it is, the need for help. Although she is attending therapy, its just not helping. Zoe knows the script, and knows how to play...