Book Title: A QUIET KIND OF WRONG (A Novel) by Mary Frances Hill
Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 266 pages
Genre: Thriller, Domestic Thriller
Publisher: Mary Frances Hill
Release date: September 2025
Content Rating: PG-13 + M: Non explicit sex scenes; a few curse words in dialogue and conversation.
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One mistake. One secret. One family about to unravel.
Jane Taylor seems to have it all—a loving husband, a successful career as a children’s book author, and a picture-perfect life in Orange County. But one terrible night, she hits her neighbor’s teenage son, panics, and drives away. The police never come to arrest her.
For a year, Jane hides behind her carefully constructed suburban façade. Then a true crime podcaster revisits the unsolved case, and her son, Noah, a podcast addict, discovers the guilt-soaked letters Jane has been writing to the victim.
When Jane resolves to confess, Noah begs her for time. He’s sure the truth about that night is more complicated. Terrified of what her imprisonment would do to her family, Jane reluctantly agrees to Noah’s request. But as their search for answers pulls them deeper into the secrets of their seemingly safe neighborhood, Jane soon realizes that she’s not the only one hiding something.
Dark, twist-filled, and emotionally charged, A Quiet Kind of Wrong explores guilt, family loyalty, and how far we’ll go to protect the lives we’ve created, even when they're built on lies.
A Quiet Kind of Wrong is a Fast-Paced Page-Turner. This book moves quickly, pulling readers in immediately. While the scenes aren't necessarily action-packed, the storyline is very well-paced and keeps the reader engaged in the character's emotional plot. The author sets up the drama early on but keeps it growing as readers wait to see when and how the novel's truths unfold. I immediately settled into the author's storytelling style — and was quickly engaged in Jane's story. The book is easy to read and well-organized, with enough twists and moral grey spaces to keep readers turning the pages toward resolution.
The Author Offers Readers a Flawed Character and a Very Human Story. The characters feel pretty realistic, especially the main character, Jane. She's not perfect, and that actually makes her more believable. You can understand why she makes the choices she does, even when you disagree with them. The family and neighborhood dynamics feel familiar, and the emotional reactions—guilt, fear, denial—feel very human. A few moments stretch believability a bit, but nothing that pulled me too far out of the story.
Would I Recommend A Quiet Kind of Wrong by Mary Frances Hill? Some solid twists keep the story interesting without being too wild or unrealistic. The ending fits the story and offers a firm conclusion — but doesn't try to tie everything up in an overly neat bow. Overall, this is a good pick for readers who enjoy quieter, character-focused thrillers about secrets, bad decisions and consequences. If you like domestic suspense with emotional depth rather than nonstop action, I'd recommend this one for your reading list.
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Hi Angela, thanks for reading my book! I really appreciate the insightful review!... Mary Frances Hill
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