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In the contemporary thriller The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon, the story follows a woman’s desperate attempt to escape a serial killer named Aidan who has imprisoned her for five years while also killing many other women, all unbeknownst to his daughter. The killer’s voice is excluded, with the narrative being driven by the perspectives of the women impacted by his crimes. The novel includes depictions of captivity, assault, murder, manipulation, and trauma-related themes.