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Splinter the Silence

You won't be able to put this masterful psychological thriller down
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Splinter the Silence by Val McDermid weaves a gripping tale of crime and suspense, centred around recurring characters Tony Hill and Carol Jordan. The story delves into the investigation of suspicious suicides of women who were victims of online bullying. As Tony and Carol work together, they uncover dark undercurrents and hidden motives behind these seemingly self-inflicted deaths.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping crime thrillers with a strong, complex plot and compelling characters. It's perfect for those who appreciate psychological twists and the challenge of unraveling a mystery alongside a brilliant investigator. If you're a fan of tightly woven narratives with social commentary, this might just be the ideal read for you.

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Splinter the Silence

Number one bestseller Val McDermid is back with her most gripping, chilling, suspenseful novel yet, featuring two of the most distinctive and unforgettable characters in crime fiction: Tony Hill and Carol Jordan.

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Buy Val McDermid's masterful new thriller, 1989, now! ___________________ 'The Queen of Crime reigns again with a thrill from Hill' Independent 'No one can plot or tell a story like she can' Daily Express 'That day, waiting had been almost unbearable. He wanted something more spectacular, something that couldn't be ignored. These deaths needed to make a mark . . .' Psychological profiler Tony Hill is trained to see patterns, to decode the mysteries of human behaviour, and when he comes across a series of suicides among women tormented by vicious online predators, he begins to wonder if there is more to these tragedies than meets the eye. Similar circumstances, different deaths. Could it be murder? But what kind of serial killer wants his crimes to stay hidden? Former DCI Carol Jordan has her own demons to confront, but with lives at stake, Tony and Carol begin the hunt for the most dangerous and terrifying kind of killer - someone who has nothing to fear and nothing to lose . . . A gripping, chilling, suspenseful novel from the number one bestseller. ___________________ Praise for Val McDermid: 'It grabs the reader by the throat and never lets go' Daily Mail 'So gripping it puts your life on hold' The Times 'As good a psychological thriller as it is possible to get' Sunday Express 'One of today's most accomplished crime writers' Literary Review 'McDermid remains unrivalled' Observer This is the ninth book in the bestselling Tony Hill and Carol Jordan series.

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Splinter the Silence is lauded as a masterfully crafted psychological thriller. Critics praise Val McDermid's unparalleled storytelling and gripping plot that captivates readers, making the book difficult to put down.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751561425

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 496

About the Author

Val McDermid is an international number one bestselling author whose books have been translated into more than forty languages. Her multi-award-winning series and standalone novels have been adapted for TV and radio, most notably the Wire in the Blood series featuring clinical psychologist Dr Tony Hill and DCI Carol Jordan. The Karen Pirie novels have now been adapted for a major ITV series.

Val has been chair of the judges for the Wellcome Book Prize and the Gordon Burn Prize, and has served as a judge for the Women's Prize for Fiction, the Man Booker Prize and the Royal Society Book Prize. She is the recipient of eight honorary doctorates and is an Honorary Fellow of St Hilda's College, Oxford. She is a visiting professor in the Centre of Irish and Scottish Studies at the University of Otago in New Zealand. Among her many awards are the CWA Diamond Dagger recognising lifetime achievement and the Theakston's Old Peculier award for Outstanding Contribution to Crime Writing. Val is also an experienced broadcaster and much-sought-after columnist and commentator across print media.

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