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“I'm not normally a lover of zombie/apocalypse novels but I changed my mind with this one. Sisters Kayla and Cristy and everyone they shared their unexpected journey with were believable and real. I could sympathize with them. I cried with them. They brought me along on a most incredible life story and I'm so glad I was able to be a part of it.”
— Laura
Stay Silent
““Stay Silent” by Keeley Webb absolutely blew me away. WOW! I was hooked from the very first page. This gripping story follows two sisters trying to survive after a devastating virus outbreak that completely changes their world. Every day is a fight for survival, and the danger never lets up. The suspense is intense—I found myself holding my breath more times than I can count. Keeley Webb’s fast-paced writing, constant threats, and high-stakes tension kept me glued to the pages. The fear, urgency, and emotional bond between the sisters made this story impossible to put down. If you love intense, suspense-filled survival stories, this one is a must-read.”
— Rachel
Stay Silent
“ARC Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stay Silent by Keeley Webb First things first: thank you, Keeley, for trusting me with an ARC. Truly appreciated. And yes—she openly says she doesn’t believe in trigger warnings, because you can’t possibly predict what will hit which reader. Honestly? I respect the hell out of that. Life doesn’t come with content warnings either. Also important public service announcement: the animals are safe. My nervous system thanks you. Immediate plus. Now. This book. This book does something. It slides into your brain easily—dangerously easy, actually. The writing flows so smoothly you don’t notice you’re already halfway in, emotionally invested, slightly unsettled, and low-key preparing your own apocalypse survival plan. Despite sudden shifts, chaos, and people turning into zombie-like shells of themselves, it never felt messy. I could keep up. I wanted to keep up. Somehow, in the middle of collapse and horror, Keeley manages to build a family. Kayla, Christie, Nico, Luke, and Poppy didn’t just survive together—they belonged together. And against all logic, I felt like I belonged there too. Found family, end of the world edition. And then… the bunkers. Absolutely not. Instant claustrophobia. My chest tightened. My brain screamed. Every instinct yelled get me the hell out of here. If that was the goal—congrats, mission accomplished. I felt trapped just reading it, which is honestly impressive and mildly rude. The ending? Yeah. That one sat quietly in my chest and refused to leave. Not a sobbing mess, not emotional devastation—but that dry, internal ache. The kind where you just stare for a second after closing the book. It wasn’t happy. It wasn’t devastating. It was… honest. The kind of ending that understands that even when the world burns, the right people can still make it worth staying. There’s room for more here. And I hope she takes it. I’ve never even managed to finish a full episode of The Walking Dead. Lost interest. Didn’t care. This? This was different. I wanted to be there. I wanted to survive, learn, adapt, heal, and fight alongside them. And even after closing the book—annoyingly—I still kind of do. So yeah. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Four claustrophobic, brain-scratching, anxiety-inducing, oddly comforting stars. Brilliant. Not for the faint-hearted. Definitely not for the “romantic butterflies and everything will be fine” crowd. Perfect for those of us who like our stories a little dark, a little twisted, and uncomfortably human.”
— Cheyenne Joy
Stay Silent
“Holy cow, this book was intense. Stay Silent had me on edge from start to finish, with tension that only grew as the stakes got higher. Keeley Webb’s writing is so immersive that I truly felt like I was right there in the middle of the story. I could feel, smell, hear, and even taste the world the characters were trapped in. My heart was racing the entire time. I rooted for the characters nonstop, and by the end, I even shed a few tears. As a big sister myself, Kayla’s journey hit especially hard and stayed with me long after I turned the final page. This post-apocalyptic psychological thriller is unlike anything I’ve read before — chilling, emotional, and impossible to put down. That said, I had a feeling it was going to be amazing after reading Keeley Webb’s other books, and Stay Silent absolutely delivered. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommend if you love intense, atmospheric thrillers that pull you in and don’t let go.”
— Lorena
Stay Silent
“Review for Keeley Webb’s Stay Silent ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fans of post-apocalyptic zombie stories like The Walking Dead, need to check out Stay Silent. The infected in Stay Silent are a whole new take on the undead, and Keeley’s descriptions of the newly and the evolving infected paint horrifically vivid pictures that would be fantastic to see translated to the screen. Like any good post-apocalyptic thriller, there is just as much danger from the living to keep you at the edge of your seat, and Stay Silent will have you feeling the emotion and intensity of every dangerous encounter. Keeley Webb writes characters that draw you in, and make you want to know more of their story. She especially has a knack for writing strong female characters. I 100% recommend Stay Silent, and I have officially added author Keeley Webb to my list of Must Read Authors!”
— Holly
Stay Silent
“Stay Silent is an addicting thriller, psychological horror. It's a post apocalyptic story with zombies that are so unique in their abilities, it will leave you chilled. This story sucks you in immediately. Kayla and Christy are some really strong, tough characters, though, with their current situation, they aren't left with much choice. Poppy was a great addition though I felt like Poppy latching on to Kayla and making her a more motherly figure really held Kayla back from being something greater than she was. The zombies are so unique and I truly terrified me. The story had me picturing everything very vividly in my head. The writing was captivating and compelling. It's also very well written and thrilling. I highly recommend giving this a read. It isn't your typical post apocalyptic story.”
— Nikita
Stay Silent
“Kayla and Cristy don't know what's about to hit them. When they go shopping, they suddenly find themselves in the middle of some kind of infection. How will they cope? Will they be turned? Keeley is an amazing storyteller, she takes the reader on an exciting journey. I felt I was part of the story and loved every step of the journey.”
— Iain
Stay Silent
“This is probably my first zombie read. I like some of the shows but never really wanted to read about them. As a fan of Keeley, I decided to take a chance and boy am I glad I did! Kayla and Cristy go out to finish Christmas shopping and their world turns upside down. Flu outbreak? Zombies? They really don't know what is going on around them. Follow Kayla and Cristy to see how long or if they survive.”
— Jaime
Stay Silent
About the Author
Keeley Webb is a British suspense writer. Worcestershire is her current home, where she lives with her husband, two kids, and their energetic Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Lilly. As a child, Keeley loved reading and often had her nose in a book. She has an interest in true crime and binge watches documentaries on serial killers. Karin Slaughter’s books inspired her to tackle a darker genre after the success of her first book Death Made Me, which falls under supernatural suspense. Her second book, Whispers in the Wine Cellar is a dark, graphic psychological thriller. Keeley intends to keep writing within this genre and is working on her next psychological thriller. She doesn’t believe in using trigger warnings because it’s impossible to know what will affect each reader, her current and future works will not be for the faint of heart, but as an animal lover she would like to reassure you that the dog will never get it!
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