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The Flesh Will Be Silent
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Expected 30 Jan 26After the crash that killed their parents—and left six-year-old Sadie hanging behind their mutilated bodies—Amara becomes her sister’s guardian. Seeking a fresh start, she moves them to a quiet mountain town and into the home she had been building for months. Now she expands it with one to protect Sadie.
But protection requires, at the very least, knowledge.
From the moment they step inside, the house—beautiful, new, a haven to the eyes—feels utterly wrong to every other sense. Sadie endures terrors that bleed into her waking memories. And Amara’s body tells a story her mind cannot remember—waking each morning bruised, battered, and unnervingly aware of the violence etched into her skin.
A demon is waiting for a willing host.
Death brought them together—
will death now tear them apart?
But protection requires, at the very least, knowledge.
From the moment they step inside, the house—beautiful, new, a haven to the eyes—feels utterly wrong to every other sense. Sadie endures terrors that bleed into her waking memories. And Amara’s body tells a story her mind cannot remember—waking each morning bruised, battered, and unnervingly aware of the violence etched into her skin.
A demon is waiting for a willing host.
Death brought them together—
will death now tear them apart?
385 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication January 30, 2026
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January 15, 2026
This is the best demon-haunting story I have read since Incidents Around the House!!
The first chapter instantly drew me in and I grew attached to poor little Sadie living out the most traumatic moment of her life (at least up until that point…). Then came Amara and I knew I was going to love this book because I quickly loved these characters!
I liked them so much I kept thinking, “Oh no! I don’t want anything bad to happen to them!” While also realizing this is a horror novel, and that’s just not gonna happen.
The haunting was haunting and the gore was goring! The surprise at the end left my head spinning.
Definitely will recommend to all my horror-loving friends!
The first chapter instantly drew me in and I grew attached to poor little Sadie living out the most traumatic moment of her life (at least up until that point…). Then came Amara and I knew I was going to love this book because I quickly loved these characters!
I liked them so much I kept thinking, “Oh no! I don’t want anything bad to happen to them!” While also realizing this is a horror novel, and that’s just not gonna happen.
The haunting was haunting and the gore was goring! The surprise at the end left my head spinning.
Definitely will recommend to all my horror-loving friends!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received this as an ARC and went in not knowing what to expect, and it completely pulled me in. The Flesh Will Be Silent is haunting, emotional, and beautifully written. I loved how raw and real the characters felt, and the slow-burn tension made every quiet moment hit harder. This story stayed with me long after I finished and left me thinking about it for days. Powerful, unsettling, and absolutely worth the read.
January 19, 2026
Loved everything about this book all the twist and turns made me not want to put the book down plus the ending I was definitely not prepared for
January 8, 2026
I found The Flesh Will Be Silent to be a macabre mix of horror, twists, and psychological terror; a well done story that hit hard and did not let go. The author nails it, bringing the horror all the way to the end. An impressive debut that succeeds in its effort to scare the reader.
January 17, 2026
The Flesh Will Be Silent is a quiet, unsettling descent into grief, trauma, and the kind of horror that seeps under the skin rather than exploding on the page. After a devastating loss, Amara becomes guardian to her younger sister Sadie, relocating them to a newly built home meant to offer safety and a fresh start. Instead, it becomes a space where memory, fear, and something far darker begin to intertwine.
This novel excels in atmosphere. From the moment they enter the house, there is a constant sense of wrongness—subtle, creeping, and persistent. Noble leans heavily into psychological tension, allowing dread to build slowly through bodily unease, fractured memory, and silence rather than relying solely on shock or gore. When the violence does appear, it feels deliberate and earned.
The emotional core of the story lies in the relationship between the sisters. Sadie’s fear is heartbreaking, and Amara’s struggle, her body remembering what her mind cannot, adds a compelling layer of vulnerability and loss of control. Themes of protection, identity, and the body as both a shield and a battleground are handled with care and intelligence.
The pacing is measured and restrained, which largely works in the book’s favour, though there were moments where the quietness lingered a little too long for me. The resolution is subtle rather than explosive, fitting the tone of the novel, even if it may not satisfy readers looking for a louder or more definitive ending.
Overall, The Flesh Will Be Silent is a thoughtful, unsettling horror that prioritises mood, character, and psychological discomfort over spectacle. It’s a story that whispers rather than screams. And that restraint is what makes it linger. A strong four-star read for fans of slow-burn, intelligent horror.
This novel excels in atmosphere. From the moment they enter the house, there is a constant sense of wrongness—subtle, creeping, and persistent. Noble leans heavily into psychological tension, allowing dread to build slowly through bodily unease, fractured memory, and silence rather than relying solely on shock or gore. When the violence does appear, it feels deliberate and earned.
The emotional core of the story lies in the relationship between the sisters. Sadie’s fear is heartbreaking, and Amara’s struggle, her body remembering what her mind cannot, adds a compelling layer of vulnerability and loss of control. Themes of protection, identity, and the body as both a shield and a battleground are handled with care and intelligence.
The pacing is measured and restrained, which largely works in the book’s favour, though there were moments where the quietness lingered a little too long for me. The resolution is subtle rather than explosive, fitting the tone of the novel, even if it may not satisfy readers looking for a louder or more definitive ending.
Overall, The Flesh Will Be Silent is a thoughtful, unsettling horror that prioritises mood, character, and psychological discomfort over spectacle. It’s a story that whispers rather than screams. And that restraint is what makes it linger. A strong four-star read for fans of slow-burn, intelligent horror.
Review of advance copy received from Author
The Flesh Will Be Silent is a confident, deeply unsettling work of horror that proves restraint can be just as powerful as brutality. The author demonstrates remarkable control over tone and pacing, crafting a story that relies on psychological tension, moral discomfort, and creeping dread rather than shock for shock’s sake. Every unsettling moment feels intentional.
The prose deserves particular praise. It’s precise, immersive, and often unflinching, with imagery that lingers long after the page is turned. The author clearly understands the body—not just as a source of horror, but as a symbol of vulnerability, control, and identity. It adds real substance to the story, moving it beyond shock and into something that actually sticks with you.
Characterisation is another strong point. Even in moments of silence or restraint, the emotional weight is palpable. The story trusts the reader to sit with discomfort, to read between the lines, and to draw their own conclusions—an approach that speaks to the author’s confidence and skill.
The pacing and resolution are quieter and more measured, but they feel right for the story being told. The novel knows exactly what kind of story it is telling and commits fully to that vision.
A strong five-star read for its craftsmanship, atmosphere, and intelligence. The Flesh Will Be Silent is horror that doesn’t shout—it whispers, and that makes it all the more disturbing.
The prose deserves particular praise. It’s precise, immersive, and often unflinching, with imagery that lingers long after the page is turned. The author clearly understands the body—not just as a source of horror, but as a symbol of vulnerability, control, and identity. It adds real substance to the story, moving it beyond shock and into something that actually sticks with you.
Characterisation is another strong point. Even in moments of silence or restraint, the emotional weight is palpable. The story trusts the reader to sit with discomfort, to read between the lines, and to draw their own conclusions—an approach that speaks to the author’s confidence and skill.
The pacing and resolution are quieter and more measured, but they feel right for the story being told. The novel knows exactly what kind of story it is telling and commits fully to that vision.
A strong five-star read for its craftsmanship, atmosphere, and intelligence. The Flesh Will Be Silent is horror that doesn’t shout—it whispers, and that makes it all the more disturbing.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book doesn’t rush to scare you it waits, lets the tension settle, and then presses down harder and harder until it’s uncomfortable to breathe.The Flesh Will Be Silent is raw, disturbing, and relentless in a way that feels intentional. The horror isn’t just about what happens to the body, but what happens to the mind when survival becomes something twisted and unrecognizable. Rebecca A. Noble doesn’t rely on cheap shock; she builds dread slowly, layering psychological horror with graphic moments that actually mean something.What really stood out to me was the atmosphere. Every scene feels soaked in decay, fear, and inevitability. There were moments where I had to pause—not because I was confused, but because the imagery was so vivid it lingered longer than I expected. The line between mercy and cruelty is constantly blurred, and by the end, the title makes chilling sense.This is not a comfort read. It’s not meant to be. If you enjoy extreme horror that leans psychological, doesn’t pull its punches, and stays with you long after you finish, this book delivers exactly that.Highly recommended for readers who like their horror dark, uncompromising, and deeply unsettling.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book is GROTESQUE! The details will have you visualizing things you never wanted to see in your entire life. I am not ok. The things that happen in this book are quite literally what nightmares are made of. When I tell you that there are MASS amounts of trauma in the VERY FIRST CHAPTER, I swear I am not exaggerating. I could not put this book down. It was so good in the most horrible ways. The twists just kept coming and kept coming and at the VERRRRY end I almost had a level 10 crash out. If you are a horror fan I 10/10 recommend this book IMMEDIATELY!
Review of advance copy received from Author
AHHHHH, I don't even know where to start. This book sucked me in the moment I read the blurb. Rebecca's writing is phenomenal; at some points I felt like I was actually there smelling and feeling the same things as Sadie. Definitely read the trigger warnings this lovely book is full of trauma and very descriptive gore! The details were insane; the ending had me completely losing my mind, the twist and turns have you looking over your shoulder. Absolutely one of my top recs in 2026! I am so excited to see what else she comes out with!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book will rip you from the safety of your world with just the first chapter. You’ll question your sanity as the shadows lengthen in your room. Don’t read at night, for if you are not afraid of the dark now, you just may wonder what is hiding in the shadows after reading this.
Absolutely loved this book, even though Rebecca rips your heart out in the last 1/4 of the book
Absolutely loved this book, even though Rebecca rips your heart out in the last 1/4 of the book
Review of advance copy received from Author
Lucky enough to arc read this and gave it 5 stars, it locks you in start to finish, every second your reading is enjoyable, its horror its madness, is fun, I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes reading for the interaction and truely feels because this books has characters unforgettable, check it out, the author is amazingly talented!
Review of advance copy received from Author
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Such an absolute horror. Love how the author described everything in detail making it to where you can almost see, feel, imagine the scenes of the book. I had so much fun reading this book and have me chills. Thank you for letting me read it!
Such an absolute horror. Love how the author described everything in detail making it to where you can almost see, feel, imagine the scenes of the book. I had so much fun reading this book and have me chills. Thank you for letting me read it!
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
Oh my what a great book. Lots of twist and turns and the last 1/4 was crazy i was like WHAT THE HECK NO LOL absolutely loved it.. Definitely recommend
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