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The Silent Dead

Paula Maguire, Book 3

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The Silent Dead

By: Claire McGowan
Narrated by: Joanne King
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Victim: male. Mid-30s. Five foot seven. Cause of death: hanging. Initial impression - murder. ID: Mickey Doyle. Suspected terrorist and member of the Mayday Five.

The officers at the crime scene know exactly who the victim is. Doyle was one of five suspected bombers who caused the deaths of 16 people. The remaining four are also missing, and when a second body is found, decapitated, it's clear they are being killed by the same methods their victims suffered.

Forensic psychologist Paula Maguire is assigned the case, but she is up against the clock - both personally and professionally. With moral boundaries blurred between victim and perpetrator, will Paula be able to find those responsible? After all, even killers deserve justice, don't they?

©2015 Claire McGowan (P)2015 Claire McGowan Crime Fiction Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Fiction

Critic reviews

"A knockout new talent." (Lee Child)
"Ireland's answer to Ruth Rendell." (Ken Bruen)
"Astonishing, powerful and immensely satisfying." (Peter James)
"Page-turning." ( Guardian)
"McGowan...knows how to tell a cracking story. She will go far." ( Daily Mail)
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Would you listen to The Silent Dead again? Why?

I love detective stories especially deep rich detective stories like this particular one. It had some great twists and turns. the story lines continued from the previous books but they managed to give enough detail so that you could listen to this story without needing to read the previous story's. I spent many enjoyable hours with this story. I think it is very well written,

What about Joanne King’s performance did you like?

Joanne King has a really lovely voice to listen to it helped me to become instantly hooked into the story, sometimes I can find narrators voices quite jarring or hypnotic but not Joanne kings.

A very enjoyable read

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I am really enjoying re reading this Paula McGuire series. I love the narrators voice. I love the way the main characters are developing. Now for number 4!

Great series

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The third in this series I’ve read back to back. So much detail and insight into Irish life, both sides of the political and religious divides. Interwoven with believably flawed characters and a plot that is intricate and satisfying.

More than just a great thriller

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Brilliant storyline, one of the best I've every read / listen too, couldn't stop listening to it, totally recommend it to read / listen to, I'm going to try more books by the author, enjoy x

Brilliant Storyline

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If you could sum up The Silent Dead in three words, what would they be?

Interesting
Captivating
Enthralling

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Silent Dead?

Claire having her baby

Have you listened to any of Joanne King’s other performances? How does this one compare?

I have Listened to the whole series

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

Can't wait for more

Loved it

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