One night. One murder. One boy who cannot speak-yet knows the truth.When Sarah Dawson returns home after a late shift, she finds every mother's nightmare waiting in her kitchen. Her trusted neighbor-who had been babysitting her 10-year-old son-is lying dead on the floor. Her son Ethan is alive, but covered in blood. And Ethan, who is nonverbal autistic, is the only witness to the crime.The police dismiss Ethan's attempts to communicate as meaningless. Friends whisper. Social services circle. Even Sarah's own family begins to doubt her. But Ethan is trying to tell her something-through his drawings, his toys, his patterns. Each clue is a cry for help. Each clue points closer to the truth.As suspicion falls on Sarah, and danger creeps ever closer, she realizes the real killer may be far nearer than anyone suspects. To protect her son and clear her name, Sarah must learn to trust Ethan's unique voice-before it's silenced forever.Gripping, emotional, and full of jaw-dropping twists, The Silent Witness is a psychological thriller that explores a mother's fierce love, society's underestimation of difference, and the terrifying secrets hidden behind closed doors. Perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, Lisa Jewell, and Gillian Flynn.