The Silence: A Gary Goodhew Mystery

A rash of unexplained suicides. An old woman’s baffling illness. A brutal murder. Detective Gary Goodhew must figure out what's connecting them—or die trying . . .

The esteemed Detective Gary Goodhew must solve a disturbing puzzle when he stumbles upon a circle of friends who seem to be afflicted by a plague of teenage suicides.  Poor Charlotte Stone . . . her whole life she has been burdened by grief.  First her terminally ill mother dies and then, just weeks later two of her childhood friends take their own lives. 

Detective Goodhew begins to realize that this web of tragedy is not woven by coincidence.  In his search for the link between this series of deaths, Goodhew is forced to recall deeply buried memories of a murder investigation that went cold years ago—memories that lead him to Charlotte Stone. Together they must stop the course of events set in motion years ago . . .

In this unforgettable novel, Alison Bruce twists a shocking tale that will thrill fans of Deborah Crombie and Tana French.

A rash of unexplained suicides. An old woman's baffling illness. A brutal murder. Detective Gary Goodhew must figure out what's connecting them—or die trying . . .

Poor Charlotte Stone . . . her whole life she has been burdenedby grief. First, her terminally ill mother dies, and then, just weeks later, two of her childhood friends take their own lives.

Detective Goodhew begins to realize that this web of tragedyis not woven by coincidence. In his search for the link between this series of deaths, Goodhew is forced to recall deeplyburied memories of a murder investigation that subsequentlywent cold—memories that lead him to Charlotte Stone. Together they must stop the course of events set in motion years ago . . .

In this unforgettable novel, Alison Bruce twists a shocking tale that will thrill fans of Deborah Crombie and Tana French.

“Bruce’s superior prose elevates this above many other conemporary British police procedurals.” - Publishers Weekly

“Smart, ambitious...A pleasingly different police procedural.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Goodhew stands alone. I’m looking forward to more of his investigations.” - Minneapolis Star Tribune

“You are pulled in relentlessly as Bruce racks up the tension. Menacing and insidious, this is a great novel.” - RJ Ellory