The Silent Daughter
A psychological thriller by Philip Anthony Smith (2025)
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THEY TOOK HER IN. BUT THEY KEPT THE TRUTH OUT
She went to prison for a crime she didn’t commit. The people who really ruined her life live behind a set of gates.
Robyn loves Manchester—the noise, the nightlife, the feeling that anything might happen. What she doesn’t love is the six-year prison sentence she’s handed after a jewellery store robbery she had nothing to do with. By the time she walks out, she’s lost her twenties, her friends, and the future she thought she was heading for.
Fresh out and desperate, Robyn takes the only job she can get: peeling veg and scrubbing toilets on the vast Blackthorn estate, home of Manchester’s favourite philanthropic family. The Blackthorns rescue vulnerable girls, fund glossy charities and pose for the cameras in their sprawling mansion.
They may not know Robyn, but she knows them.
Because Robyn has crossed paths with the Blackthorns before—in ways they can’t afford to come to light. Behind the locked doors and perfect smiles lie whispered stories of girls who vanished, secrets buried on the grounds, and a daughter the family never talk about.
As Robyn is drawn deeper into the estate’s shadows, she realises one thing: the Blackthorns will do anything to keep their reputation intact.
And this time, she’s not the one who’s going to take the fall.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions:
When was The Silent Daughter published?
The Silent Daughter was published globally on the 6th of December, 2025.
Is The Silent Daughter part of a series?
No, The Silent Daughter is a standalone psychological thriller by Philip Anthony Smith.
What is The Silent Daughter about?
Down on her luck, a young British woman takes the only job she can find after a six-year stint in prison for a crime she didn’t commit.
Is The Silent Daughter available on Kindle Unlimited?
Yes, The Silent Daughter is free to read with Kindle Unlimited and also available in paperback and eBook formats on Amazon. I also sell signed copies through my website.
What genre is The Silent Daughter?
The Silent Daughter is perfect for fans of:
- twisty psychological thrillers
- dark crime thrillers
- suspense thrillers
- jaw-dropping domestic thrillers
- psychological dramas
- psychological thriller series
What kind of readers would enjoy The Silent Daughter?
The Silent Daughter is perfect for readers who crave the addictive twists of Freida McFadden, the emotional complexity of Jodi Picoult, and the dark suspense of Gillian Flynn, The Silent Daughter delivers a nerve-shredding psychological thriller that keeps you guessing until the final page. Fans of Lisa Jewell’s domestic secrets, Ruth Ware’s claustrophobic tension, and Karin Slaughter’s unflinching crime drama will find themselves hooked by Philip Anthony Smith’s sharp prose, haunting atmosphere, and unforgettable characters.