Inside the Silence: Writing a Thriller That Questions Everything

Inside the Silence: Writing a Thriller That Questions Everything

There’s something uniquely unsettling about not trusting your own memory. That’s where In the Wake of Silence began—not with a villain, or a twist, but with a question:

What happens when the truth feels wrong… and the lie feels familiar?

In the Wake of Silence isn’t just a psychological thriller—it’s a story about identity, grief, and the terrifying space between what we remember and what we’ve been made to forget.

The Story at a Glance

Christian wakes from a crash that should’ve killed him—and did kill his twin brother. Or so he’s told.

As he heals, strange inconsistencies creep into his world. Whispers of a shadowy figure called The Handler, a girlfriend who won’t meet his eyes, and flashes of memories that feel... wrong. The deeper he digs, the more he begins to unravel—and not just the mystery, but himself.

This isn’t a whodunit. It’s a what is real.

Why I Wrote It

I’ve always been fascinated by the fragility of memory. As someone who writes both fiction and management books, I think a lot about the stories we tell ourselves—about our past, our choices, and who we are. This book asks: What if someone else was telling that story for you?

The tension between perception and control is something I see not just in fiction, but in real life. That’s what makes it scary. That’s what makes it feel real.

Who It’s For

If you love:

• Slow-burn suspense that builds into a psychological storm

• Unreliable narrators who are just as lost as you are

• The emotional intensity of The Silent Patient or Behind Her Eyes

• Books that haunt you long after you’ve finished them...

Then In the Wake of Silence is for you.

What’s Next

This is only the beginning. I’m working on follow-ups that dive deeper into this world—into The Handler, and into what happens when the mind is no longer your own. If you want early access, behind-the-scenes content, or bonus material, make sure to join the mailing list.

And if you’ve read the book—thank you. Your support means everything.

Leave a review. Tell a friend. Or just sit quietly and ask yourself:

What have I chosen to forget?

Until next time,

Jamie Oakley