The Beautiful Sound of Silence — Paul Charles

In this ninth Christy Kennedy mystery the methodical, tea-drinking, Irish detective investigates the murder of one of his colleagues. A recently retired Policeman is brutally murdered, tied to a stake at the middle of a Guy Fawkes Day bonfire. Now Kennedy's team must wade through the murky ocean of suspects created by the victim's shady dealings and ends-justify-the-means attitude.""Veterans and newcomers alike will appreciate the smart writing and ingenious planting of clues.""-Publishers Weekly ""Detective Inspector Christy Kennedy muses on life, love and murder suspects.""-Kirkus Reviews ""A consistently strong series.""-Booklist ""A brilliant and highly entertaining novel.""-Magill Book Reviews