A chilling psychological thriller where words can kill — and the truth is buried in the darkest corners of the mind.
 
Tate Collier is a brilliant defense attorney known for his ability to manipulate language and win any case. But when his teenage daughter disappears, Tate is forced to confront the dangerous consequences of his own words. A vengeful psychologist from his past has returned — a man who uses words as weapons and is determined to destroy Tate’s family from the inside out. To save his daughter, Tate must enter a terrifying battle of wits against a mind as calculating as his own.
 
In Speaking in Tongues, Jeffery Deaver crafts a psychological thriller of relentless suspense and emotional depth. As Tate races to find his missing daughter, he uncovers a twisted game of revenge orchestrated by Aaron Matthews, a manipulative former patient turned predator.
 
What follows is a tense, cerebral struggle between intellects — a father’s desperate search clashing with a villain’s calculated cruelty. Deaver delves into the psychology of guilt, control, and communication, exploring how language can liberate or destroy. Equal parts psychological chess match and emotional reckoning, this standalone novel delivers everything readers expect from Deaver: sharp twists, deep character insight, and an ending you won’t see coming.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A gripping standalone thriller full of twists and emotional intensity.
Explores the power of words, persuasion, and manipulation.
Complex, intelligent characters and moral dilemmas.
Blends psychological tension with fast-paced action.
Ideal for readers who love dark, cerebral suspense.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Thomas Harris, Tana French, and Karin Slaughter.
Readers who enjoy mind games and psychological duels.
Book clubs that love discussing morality and revenge.
Collectors of Jeffery Deaver’s standalone thrillers.
 
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The Lesson of Her Death by Jeffery Deaver — a haunting psychological mystery.
Tell No One by Harlan Coben — a masterclass in pacing and tension.
Misery by Stephen King — obsession and control taken to terrifying extremes.