Nell Pattison books

Nell Pattison writes crime thrillers featuring Deaf characters and British Sign Language, including the Paige Northwood series.

Paige Northwood Reading Order

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The Silent House 2020 Buy
Silent Night 2020 Buy
The Silent Suspect 2021 Buy

Standalone Novels

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Nowhere to Hide / Hide 2021 Buy
Friends Don’t Lie 2022 Buy

Nell Pattison writes crime fiction that draws on her professional background as a British Sign Language interpreter. Her Paige Northwood series features a BSL interpreter who becomes entangled in criminal cases, beginning with The Silent House in 2020. Pattison brings a rare perspective to the genre by centering Deaf characters and the Deaf community in her storylines.

Beyond the Paige Northwood books, Pattison has published standalone thrillers including Nowhere to Hide and Friends Don’t Lie. Her work combines the tension of a standard crime thriller with the added complexity of communication barriers, giving her mysteries an angle that sets them apart from typical entries in the genre. Readers who enjoy page-turning suspense with a distinctive setting will find her books worth picking up.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Nell Pattison written?

Nell Pattison has written five books across two series.

What was Nell Pattison's first book?

Nell Pattison’s first book is Silent Night, published in 2020.

How does Nell Pattison incorporate Deaf culture into her thrillers?

Pattison draws on her own experience as a British Sign Language interpreter to bring authentic Deaf characters and communities into her crime fiction. Her protagonist Paige Northwood is a BSL interpreter, and the books explore how communication barriers can complicate both everyday life and criminal investigations.

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