Silent Scream: An edge of your seat serial killer thriller: Volume 1 (Detective Kim Stone crime thriller series) - Softcover

Marsons, Angela

Softcover

ISBN 10: 190949092X ISBN 13: 9781909490925

Publisher: Bookouture, 2015

Synopsis

Even the darkest secrets can’t stay buried forever…

Five figures gather round a shallow grave. They had all taken turns to dig. An adult-sized hole would have taken longer. An innocent life had been taken but the pact had been made. Their secrets would be buried, bound in blood …

Years later, a headmistress is found brutally strangled, the first in a spate of gruesome murders which shock the Black Country.

But when human remains are discovered at a former children’s home, disturbing secrets are also unearthed. D.I. Kim Stone fast realises she’s on the hunt for a twisted individual whose killing spree spans decades.

As the body count rises, Kim needs to stop the murderer before they strike again. But to catch the killer, can Kim confront the demons of her own past before it’s too late?

Fans of Rachel Abbott, Val McDermid and Mark Billingham will be gripped by this exceptional new voice in British crime fiction.

Watch out for more from D.I. Kim Stone

A Detective hiding dark secrets, Kim Stone will stop at nothing to protect the innocent. Silent Scream is the first book in the series – watch out for EVIL GAMES coming soon.

What people are saying about Silent Scream

‘A superb debut by an assured new writer. Blending sharp wit with emotion, I thoroughly enjoyed the ride alongside DI Kim Stone and look forward to the next outing.’ Mel Sherratt

'I absolutely loved it! ... This one is one of the best crime thrillers I've read in a long time, and that includes mainstream authors such as James Patterson! I would seriously put this book in the same league.' Fiona’s Book Reviews

‘I have not been so impressed by a debut novel in a long time, and I'm actually now itching for more from D.I. Kim Stone and the rest of her squad. …D.I. Kim Stone is like the British Jane Rizzoli. She's so ballsy and doesn't understand the meaning of the word no. I LOVE heroines who just do what they want and sod the consequences and Kim did that, right from the beginning as people keep turning up dead, people who are all connected to a children's home that burned down… If you were ever wondering how to write a gripping, wholly engaging crime novel, just have a read of Silent Scream and marvel at how Angela Marsons has done it. I can't wait for the second book, because this one was a top-notch crime thriller.’ Leah Loves

’I don't think I've been so hooked by a new author since the discovery of Mark Edwards or Mark Billingham… Silent Scream gets 5 stars from me - if you finish a crime thriller feeling like you just need to have a lie-down and a cup of tea to get your breath back, then the writer has done their job. Angela Marsons, I still don't have my breath back.’ Reading Room with a View

‘Normally when I see everybody rating a book five stars I think 'Is it really that good?' Silent Scream is that good, and then some… The only problem Angela now faces is keeping up this standard as the series progresses, but if she does than she's going to be an author to watch and a huge star within the genre.’ Book Addict Shaun

‘It's highly unusual for me to find a book that leads me to put my life on hold. But Angela Marson's Silent Scream has led me to virtually abandon work for the last day, even with deadlines looming, leaving my house a mess and the ironing pile untouched… ticks all the boxes for a 5* rating from me: a well written flowing story; strong but vulnerable protagonist; fast pace; intrigue; twists and turns until several final OMG moments; plenty of action; and the revealing of a brutal murderer.’ Off the Shelf

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Review

I loved everything about this book and I really cannot recommend it enough (The Bookbag)

She has a real gift for storytelling...the story is focused and compelling, with more than enough twists and turns to keep the plot skimming along at high speed... (Jaffa Reads Too Book Blog)

In a story brimming with action, pace, mystery and spine-tingling tension, the undoubted star is the delectable DI Kim Stone... clever, neatly joined plotting, electrifying twists and tensions, and brilliant characterisation, Silent Scream heralds a dynamic start to a gripping new crime series (The Lancashire Evening Post)

Silent Scream gets 5 stars from me - if you finish a crime thriller feeling like you just need to have a lie-down and a cup of tea to get your breath back, then the writer has done their job. Angela Marsons, I still don't have my breath back (Reading Room with a View Book Blog)

· Well worth reading, with a good twist at the end. I almost got 'who dun it' but not quite. Clever (frostmagazine.com)

Absolutely brilliant entertainment, I can give it no higher accolade (Breakaway Reviewers)

I'm so glad I finally got around to reading this book. I thoroughly enjoyed every page and I'm thrilled to have discovered Angela Marsons. How exciting to think I've got all her other books still to read. (Ampersand Book Reviews)

I couldn't get enough of this brilliant plot-twisting whodunnit story...this tale takes you by the scruff of the neck and doesn't let go until the very last full stop (Irish Sunday Independent)

Book Description

The million copy sensation - in print for the first time

Edition details

• Publisher: Bookouture
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 190949092X
• ISBN 13: 9781909490925
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 388