"Burley never lets the tension lag as he keeps the suspense high . . . with myriad jaw-dropping twists." -- Associated Press

"Packed with tension and unexpected twists, The Quiet Child is a powerful psychological thriller set in a time before the emergence of forensic science." -- Kathy Reichs, New York Times bestselling author of Speaking in Bones

"A beautifully realized thriller, full of striking imagery, and so haunting I thought about it for days afterward. It starts with a parent's greatest nightmare--your children being abducted--and then asks: What might make you question whether you wanted them back? John Burley is a fearless talent.' -- Glen Erik Hamilton, award-winning author of Past Crimes and Hard Cold Winter

"A riveting novel that engages both heart and mind. John Burley has an eye for detail, a feel for story, and a deep sympathy for his characters." -- Lou Berney, award-winning author of The Long and Faraway Gone

"Eerie, troubling, and masterfully written, The Quiet Child is a captivating synthesis of classic suspense and the supernatural. Burley is a writer who understands the bonds of family and knows how to keep the reader in suspense until the last page." -- Christine Carbo, author of The Weight of Night