The Silent Hour (Lincoln Perry) - Softcover

Michael Koryta

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0312389574 ISBN 13: 9780312389574

Publisher: Minotaur Books,US, 2010

Synopsis

Whisper Ridge is a multi million-dollar piece of architectural majesty that once housed a unique programme for paroled murderers. Twelve years later, the uninhabited house is in ruins but remains a strange monument to dangerous secrets... until human bones are found buried deep into the forest.

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Review:

CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR MICHAEL KORYTA

The Silent Hour

"Koryta spins a dark tale of broken dreams and second chances in his stunning fourth mystery to feature PI Lincoln Perry."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"The inventive plot surprises right up to the end, and in Perry, Koryta has created a classic tough detective--a man with enough dark passages in his own past to recognize them in others, a bulldog who just can't let go until the ending of the story is told, no matter how close to hell it takes him."--St. Petersburg Times

"Feisty plotting and the most memorable prose since Chandler. Koryta belongs on every genre reader's bookshelf."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Koryta writes with maturity and grace, delivering clipped, crisp prose and crackling suspense."--Booklist

"Koryta is definitely one of the best of the new generation of U.S. mystery writers."--The Globe and Mail (Canada)

"The plot is intricately woven and moves forward slowly with intuitive leaps of faith. As a protagonist, Perry is completely human, with knowledge, ability and insecurities. The twists in the story are so unexpected that the reader can only scratch his or her head in awe and wonderment."--Crimespree magazine

CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR MICHAEL KORYTA

The Silent Hour

Koryta spins a dark tale of broken dreams and second chances in his stunning fourth mystery to feature PI Lincoln Perry. "Publishers Weekly (starred review)"

The inventive plot surprises right up to the end, and in Perry, Koryta has created a classic tough detective--a man with enough dark passages in his own past to recognize them in others, a bulldog who just can't let go until the ending of the story is told, no matter how close to hell it takes him. "St. Petersburg Times"

Feisty plotting and the most memorable prose since Chandler. Koryta belongs on every genre reader's bookshelf. "Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"

Koryta writes with maturity and grace, delivering clipped, crisp prose and crackling suspense. "Booklist"

Koryta is definitely one of the best of the new generation of U.S. mystery writers. "The Globe and Mail (Canada)"

The plot is intricately woven and moves forward slowly with intuitive leaps of faith. As a protagonist, Perry is completely human, with knowledge, ability and insecurities. The twists in the story are so unexpected that the reader can only scratch his or her head in awe and wonderment. "Crimespree magazine""

Koryta spins a dark tale of broken dreams and second chances in his stunning fourth mystery to feature PI Lincoln Perry. Publishers Weekly (starred review)

The inventive plot surprises right up to the end, and in Perry, Koryta has created a classic tough detective--a man with enough dark passages in his own past to recognize them in others, a bulldog who just can't let go until the ending of the story is told, no matter how close to hell it takes him. St. Petersburg Times

Feisty plotting and the most memorable prose since Chandler. Koryta belongs on every genre reader's bookshelf. Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Koryta writes with maturity and grace, delivering clipped, crisp prose and crackling suspense. Booklist

Koryta is definitely one of the best of the new generation of U.S. mystery writers. The Globe and Mail (Canada)

The plot is intricately woven and moves forward slowly with intuitive leaps of faith. As a protagonist, Perry is completely human, with knowledge, ability and insecurities. The twists in the story are so unexpected that the reader can only scratch his or her head in awe and wonderment. Crimespree magazine

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"Koryta spins a dark tale of broken dreams and second chances in his stunning fourth mystery to feature PI Lincoln Perry." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"The inventive plot surprises right up to the end, and in Perry, Koryta has created a classic tough detective--a man with enough dark passages in his own past to recognize them in others, a bulldog who just can't let go until the ending of the story is told, no matter how close to hell it takes him." --St. Petersburg Times

"Feisty plotting and the most memorable prose since Chandler. Koryta belongs on every genre reader's bookshelf." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Koryta writes with maturity and grace, delivering clipped, crisp prose and crackling suspense." --Booklist

"Koryta is definitely one of the best of the new generation of U.S. mystery writers." --The Globe and Mail (Canada)

"The plot is intricately woven and moves forward slowly with intuitive leaps of faith. As a protagonist, Perry is completely human, with knowledge, ability and insecurities. The twists in the story are so unexpected that the reader can only scratch his or her head in awe and wonderment." --Crimespree magazine

From the Back Cover:

Stunning."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Whisper Ridge is a multimillion-dollar piece of architectural majesty that once housed a unique program for paroled murderers. The program never got off the ground, however, despite the passion of Alexandra Cantrell, daughter of a notorious Mafia don, and her husband, Joshua. Twelve years later, the uninhabited house is in ruins. It remains a strange monument to dangerous secrets...until Joshua's bones are found buried deep in the forest.

"The inventive plot of The Silent Hour surprises right up to the end."--St. Petersburg Times

Private investigator Lincoln Perry isn't thrilled about having to unearth this enduring mystery--one that continues to capture the media's attention. His new client is no picnic either: Parker Harrison served fifteen years for murder but claims Alexandra Cantrell's intervention saved his life. Following a trail that leads straight to the heart of Cleveland's organized crime scene, Perry finds himself immersed in a case that challenges his abilities as a detective and his commitment to that calling. Now he's glancing over his shoulder at every turn--and pushing the bounds of safety even as he backs away...

"Michael Koryta is one of the best of the best...his Lincoln Perry is going to be around for a long, long time."--Michael Connelly

About this edition

• Publisher: Minotaur Books,US
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0312389574
• ISBN 13: 9780312389574
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 336