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  • By: Peter May
  • Narrated by: Peter Forbes
  • Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,665 ratings)
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A Silent Death

By: Peter May
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Summary

**THE BRAND-NEW THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**
**'A TERRIFIC WRITER' MARK BILLINGHAM**
**PETER MAY: OVER 4.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE**

Set in Southern Spain, A Silent Death is the scorching new thriller from worldwide bestselling author of The Lewis Trilogy, Cast Iron and I'll Keep You Safe.

A SILENT VOW

Spain, 2020. When expat fugitive Jack Cleland watches his girlfriend die, gunned down in a pursuit involving officer Cristina Sanchez Pradell, he promises to exact his revenge by destroying the policewoman.

A SILENT LIFE

Cristina's aunt Ana has been deaf-blind for the entirety of her adult life: the victim of a rare condition named Usher Syndrome. Ana is the centre of Cristina's world - and of Cleland's cruel plan.

A SILENT DEATH

John Mackenzie - an ingenious yet irascible Glaswegian investigator - is seconded to aid the Spanish authorities in their manhunt. He alone can silence Cleland before the fugitive has the last, bloody, word.

Peter May's latest bestseller unites a strong, independent Spaniard with a socially inept Scotsman; a senseless vendetta with a sense-deprived victim, and a red-hot Costa Del Sol with an ice-cold killer.

©2020 Peter May (P)2020 Quercus Editions Limited

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Peter May continues to deliver

Excellent story beautifully narrated by Peter Forbes. Lovers of Peter May’s work will not be disappointed.
Characters are clearly defined and recognisable. Expect the usual twists and turns. Regular visitors to southern Spain and Gibraltar will identify with the places and atmosphere. Enjoy!

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better than good

as my heading says, it's one of the best reads I've had ,and that's saying something in my book (sorry of the pun) I was so gripped. it's a must is this book.

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Brilliant story

Fantastic story, gripping right to the end. Narration is first class. Definitely worth worth a listen 🎧.

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Silent but Revelling

A great story which keeps one wanting to listen non stop.
I hope that Peter May will create his new Character into a series

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great read - despite

I've really enjoyed Peter May's Scottish novels and some of the stand alone books but never got on with the french or eastern series. a silent death got a head start with me as I live on the Costa del Sol, although eastern side of Malaga. my only concern was that yet again I was going to be presented with yet another damaged, alcoholic, detective with a problematic life and I get fed up with reading about them I'm sure there are many but there must be a few ordinary policemen and many stories which are strong enough not to need this particular plot device to succeed? however this story was strong, fast moving and as ever extremely well read. very enjoyable.

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Enjoyable listen

I will certainly be adding this author to my list. I miss the characters already !

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A very well written and engaging story.

Beautifully descriptive writing that captures the emotions of the characters. I particularly liked a moment of seemingly banal memories that flash before the eyes of a character when they think they are about to die (no spoilers).

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Fabulous

I could listen to Peter Forbes all day long. But even better when reading a brilliant novel

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fast moving storyline.

Enjoyed book. Fast moving storyline. got to know characters. well read. really liked the character Mackenzie.

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Peter May

a brilliant author and a great storyteller. I highly recommend this book for thriller lovers.

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