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Silent Night
Her sister had a family. Now no one remembers them.
I come home for Christmas expecting eggnog and carols. Instead, I find my sister alone in my parents' living room, looking ten years younger and completely at peace.
There's just one problem.
Marlowe has a husband. Two kids. A whole life I spent last Christmas watching her live.
But when I ask where Will and the children are, my family stares at me like I've lost my mind. Marlowe laughs nervously and says she's never been married. My parents exchange worried glances and suggest I need more sleep.
I know what I remember. Holiday dinners with my brother-in-law. My nephew showing me his toys. My niece's first steps.
But there are no photos. No social media posts. No evidence any of them ever existed.
My parents keep filling my wine glass. Keep telling me I'm stressed. Keep reminding me how fragile I was after what happened in high school.
They're trying to help me, they say.
They just want me to relax.
But something is very wrong in this house. My sister reaches for children's snacks at the grocery store, then looks confused when her hand comes up empty. She whispers goodnight to an empty room when she thinks no one is watching.
And my parents—my loving, protective parents—seem determined to keep me too drunk to figure out what's really going on.
The truth is coming.
I just hope I survive long enough to find it.
Silent Night is a psychological thriller with plenty of twists and a deeply unsettling ending that will stay with you long after the final page.
I come home for Christmas expecting eggnog and carols. Instead, I find my sister alone in my parents' living room, looking ten years younger and completely at peace.
There's just one problem.
Marlowe has a husband. Two kids. A whole life I spent last Christmas watching her live.
But when I ask where Will and the children are, my family stares at me like I've lost my mind. Marlowe laughs nervously and says she's never been married. My parents exchange worried glances and suggest I need more sleep.
I know what I remember. Holiday dinners with my brother-in-law. My nephew showing me his toys. My niece's first steps.
But there are no photos. No social media posts. No evidence any of them ever existed.
My parents keep filling my wine glass. Keep telling me I'm stressed. Keep reminding me how fragile I was after what happened in high school.
They're trying to help me, they say.
They just want me to relax.
But something is very wrong in this house. My sister reaches for children's snacks at the grocery store, then looks confused when her hand comes up empty. She whispers goodnight to an empty room when she thinks no one is watching.
And my parents—my loving, protective parents—seem determined to keep me too drunk to figure out what's really going on.
The truth is coming.
I just hope I survive long enough to find it.
Silent Night is a psychological thriller with plenty of twists and a deeply unsettling ending that will stay with you long after the final page.
157 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 12, 2025
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December 16, 2025
My mouth dropped about 12% in when Celeste realizes that her family has absolutely no recollection of Mateo, Olivia, or Will 😳. I mean literally, her parents and sister are staring at her with the most inquisitive looks as she keeps asking where they are, and from that moment on, I knew I was in for something twisted.
What I liked most was the suspense. I truly did not know what was happening in this story, and Shelby Shaw did an excellent job of keeping me uneasy, confused (in the best way), and turning pages nonstop. The story also dove into the idea that family trauma doesn’t just disappear, it can ripple through multiple generations in devastating ways. Overall, a tense, unsettling holiday thriller that proves not all family reunions are merry and bright.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
What I liked most was the suspense. I truly did not know what was happening in this story, and Shelby Shaw did an excellent job of keeping me uneasy, confused (in the best way), and turning pages nonstop. The story also dove into the idea that family trauma doesn’t just disappear, it can ripple through multiple generations in devastating ways. Overall, a tense, unsettling holiday thriller that proves not all family reunions are merry and bright.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 12, 2025
4 stars for me.
Coming home for Christmas was something Celeste was dreading,as her home town hold for her painful memories.Nothing could be more surprising then her sister Marlowe's husband and children gone like they never existed.
Is she's losing her mind and forgetting something?
It was confusing for me at the beginning,and I was not sure what was going on.Glad I stick to it,because the surprising truth was really something twisted.In a way mysterious ,and in a way heartbreaking when someone push through boundaries just to keep you safe.
Quick read by Shelby Shaw,only she can pack so much in such short novel,her ideas are really something.
Thank you booksprout and author for arc,my review is honest and my own.
Coming home for Christmas was something Celeste was dreading,as her home town hold for her painful memories.Nothing could be more surprising then her sister Marlowe's husband and children gone like they never existed.
Is she's losing her mind and forgetting something?
It was confusing for me at the beginning,and I was not sure what was going on.Glad I stick to it,because the surprising truth was really something twisted.In a way mysterious ,and in a way heartbreaking when someone push through boundaries just to keep you safe.
Quick read by Shelby Shaw,only she can pack so much in such short novel,her ideas are really something.
Thank you booksprout and author for arc,my review is honest and my own.
December 8, 2025
Shelby Shaw has done it again. In Silent Night, the tension builds from the very moment you start reading it. The tension continues building to such a point, that I couldn't put it down, and read it in one sitting.
Celeste comes home, from London, for the holidays. She's coming back to the town she fled, because if something terrible that haunts her.
. When she gets there, she feels as if she has lost her mind, or is her family gaslighting her.
It tells the story in such a convincing way, that you don't know, and neither does she, whether she's gone crazy, or something is weird.
The story continues to hold you in its grip ,to the very end. Watch out for a surprises.
If you like Freida McFadden, I think Shaw is following her lead.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Celeste comes home, from London, for the holidays. She's coming back to the town she fled, because if something terrible that haunts her.
. When she gets there, she feels as if she has lost her mind, or is her family gaslighting her.
It tells the story in such a convincing way, that you don't know, and neither does she, whether she's gone crazy, or something is weird.
The story continues to hold you in its grip ,to the very end. Watch out for a surprises.
If you like Freida McFadden, I think Shaw is following her lead.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 13, 2025
Thank you to Shelby Shaw for the opportunity to review Silent Night, a Christmas-themed thriller that blends holiday atmosphere with suspense.
The premise is immediately intriguing—combining festive cheer with a sinister undercurrent that keeps the pages turning. Shaw crafts a setting that feels both cozy and tense, making the contrast between warmth and danger one of the book’s strongest elements.
That said, Silent Night asks the reader to suspend disbelief more than once. Some plot points feel inconsistent or unfold in ways that aren’t entirely realistic, and a few character decisions may leave readers questioning motivations. While these moments can pull you out of the story, they don’t erase the fact that the core concept is compelling and the pacing moves briskly.
Overall, Silent Night is perfect for readers who enjoy seasonal mysteries and are willing to overlook some bumps in logic for the sake of an intriguing read.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The premise is immediately intriguing—combining festive cheer with a sinister undercurrent that keeps the pages turning. Shaw crafts a setting that feels both cozy and tense, making the contrast between warmth and danger one of the book’s strongest elements.
That said, Silent Night asks the reader to suspend disbelief more than once. Some plot points feel inconsistent or unfold in ways that aren’t entirely realistic, and a few character decisions may leave readers questioning motivations. While these moments can pull you out of the story, they don’t erase the fact that the core concept is compelling and the pacing moves briskly.
Overall, Silent Night is perfect for readers who enjoy seasonal mysteries and are willing to overlook some bumps in logic for the sake of an intriguing read.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 15, 2025
This was so far one of my favorite books by this author. Celeste comes home for Christmas only something doesn't feel right. Is it in her head or is something going on with her sister and parents. The people in the book made start to doubt my own self and wondered if she was going crazy. This isn't a long book as you can go through it pretty fast.I couldn't put it down once I started it.This book tricks you into thinking about one thing when wonder if that truly happened.This book is one you need to read before holiday's are over.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 28, 2025
Silent Night by Shelby Shaw
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Well that was weird, it took me a bit to get through the first 3 chapters thinking what is this all about.
The tale that wraps around 2 sisters and the heartaches they have gone through or was it heartaches or just what they were made to believe. I would not say this was a holiday book other than the timeline is centered around Christmas. I am going to go with 3 stars on this one. Not a bad story just I feel like it could had gone about it a different way.
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Well that was weird, it took me a bit to get through the first 3 chapters thinking what is this all about.
The tale that wraps around 2 sisters and the heartaches they have gone through or was it heartaches or just what they were made to believe. I would not say this was a holiday book other than the timeline is centered around Christmas. I am going to go with 3 stars on this one. Not a bad story just I feel like it could had gone about it a different way.
Review of advance copy
I really liked this book. It had everything a book should need.. without giving too much away, the first couple of chapters were a bit dragged out, but after that, the story began it was a good read.. How far would some parents go to protect their kids...!!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 12, 2025
Shelby Shaw is very good at creating a psychological web of mysteries, that will keep you engaged from the very first sentence until the gripping ending!
If you like mysterious psychological thrillers, with a plot you can’t see coming, than Shelby’s books have it all!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
If you like mysterious psychological thrillers, with a plot you can’t see coming, than Shelby’s books have it all!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 26, 2026
it was a good short read
A dark, moody read that pulls you in fast and keeps the tension high. Silent Night delivers chilling vibes, emotional depth, and a steady unraveling of secrets that made it hard to put down. Perfect for readers who love suspense with a haunting atmosphere—especially during the holidays.
A dark, moody read that pulls you in fast and keeps the tension high. Silent Night delivers chilling vibes, emotional depth, and a steady unraveling of secrets that made it hard to put down. Perfect for readers who love suspense with a haunting atmosphere—especially during the holidays.
December 25, 2025
Where was the mind blowing twist?! Like, there was nothing shocking here - I’m disappointed!
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