The Silent Dead — Graham Smith

He'd found an angel for his collection. But one angel at a time was never enough...Detective Beth Young has just joined the Cumbrian major crimes team when a body is found posed in a ritualistic manner â€" arms spread and graceful wings attached â€" at a crumbling castle in the hills of the Lake District. The entire police force are on red alert. But Beth begins to feel she's the only one who can follow the disturbing clues left by the twisted killer. Because she doesn't think like everyone else. To Beth, crimes are puzzles she can solve. Even if real life is a little harder.As more bodies are discovered in derelict stately homes across the Lake District, she knows she's in a race against time.But the killer is looking for another victim to add to his collection… Will Beth be able to save her? Or will he get there first?A tenacious young detective with scars both physical and emotional, Beth Young will stop at nothing in her fight for justice for the innocent. The Silent Dead is the first book in the series. Set in the Lake District, it is perfect for fans of Joy Ellis, LJ Ross, and Peter James.

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‘I was absolutely gripped… A sophisticated and gripping read that will send your heart racing. This is an author who knows exactly what a crime fan expects from a book and he delivers every time. A thrilling and twisted read.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘Ohh I really enjoyed this book so much, the plot was exceptionally good, very gruesome and totally addictive.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘Every now and again something stunning comes along, and now is that time… Not only is the story original, and compelling, but the main character is one of the best fictional Police Detectives I've had the pleasure to be introduced to… A great book, just stunning.' Nigel Adams Bookworm, 5 stars‘Graham Smith is excellent at creating characters which lead the reader to make assumptions about them before he picks away and slowly reveals what lies... A great start to what promises to be an exciting new series.' Chapter in my Life‘Packed a punch of thrills and chills… [A] remarkable read that captures the mind in a vice grip & refuses to let it go.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘What a chillingly disturbing first case DC Beth Young finds herself on… Just when you think you may have it figured out… You don't!... If you like a good police procedural serial killer mystery… this is the one for you' Goodreads reviewer

Readers love Graham Smith:

‘Wowzer... this book is that fantastic I don't know where to start. It literally blew me away!... If you're looking for a fast-paced, gritty read that will have you on tenterhooks I highly recommend this.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘A hell of a read, fast paced with bucketfuls of suspense… nail-biting with fascinating characters… If you are a lover of a highly original crime thrillers I would suggest you add this book to… the top of the pile.' The Book Review Café‘A brilliant thriller. This fast-paced crime thriller is packed with suspense. From the beginning I was hooked.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘A talented storyteller.' No.1 bestseller Peter James‘One of the best serial killer thrillers I have read in a LONG time. I couldn't stop turning the pages and devoured the book.' Damppebbles.com‘I love, love, LOVED this book! I've always been a fan of serial killer novels and this one absolutely nailed it.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘It's a really, really, really brilliant, superb, awesome book that you absolutely, unequivocally, must, without a doubt, have to read.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars