Silent Bones
The brand-new, iconic Karen Pirie thriller from the no.1 bestselling author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Published:23rd Oct '25
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In Silent Bones, Val McDermid presents a compelling mystery that challenges detective Karen Pirie, intertwining personal stakes with a gripping investigation.
In Silent Bones, Val McDermid returns to the gripping world of the Karen Pirie series, weaving a tale that explores the complexities of human relationships against a backdrop of mystery and suspense. As the story unfolds, Karen Pirie, a determined and skilled detective, finds herself entangled in a case that challenges her both personally and professionally. The narrative delves into the intricacies of the investigation, revealing secrets that have long been buried and testing the limits of trust among friends and colleagues.
The novel expertly balances character development with a fast-paced plot, ensuring that readers remain engaged from the first page to the last. McDermid's signature style shines through as she crafts a story filled with unexpected twists, making it difficult to predict the outcome. The themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for truth resonate throughout Silent Bones, inviting readers to reflect on the moral dilemmas faced by the characters.
As the tension builds and the stakes rise, Karen Pirie's resilience is put to the test. With the backdrop of a major TV series adaptation, Silent Bones not only captivates longtime fans of the series but also draws in new readers eager to experience McDermid's masterful storytelling. This latest installment promises to be both a thrilling read and a profound exploration of the human condition.
Silent Bones is brilliant - really intricate, gripping and asking some tough questions; a perfect crime novel -- KATE MOSSE
A beautifully structured, witty and twisty novel with the friendship between the magnificent Karen Pirie and her team at its heart -- ANN CLEEVES
A propulsive, razor-sharp thrill-ride full of humour, heart, and trademark twists. I love Karen Pirie, and Silent Bones adds to a classic series that just keeps getting better -- CHRIS WHITAKER
Powerful, moving and wise - Val McDermid's books are always enthralling -- HARLAN COBEN
A corkscrew twist at every turn * DAILY MAIL *
Showcases the agile plotting that makes this among the best crime fiction series today * IRISH TIMES *
McDermid blends procedural tension with eerie rural isolation * I PAPER *
Although Pirie is well worth following, the main reason to do so is McDermid's fiendishly elaborate plotting... It's fun to read too - right up to a final plot twist that not even the world's finest clairvoyant could see coming * SCOTSMAN *
McDermid delivers suspense, authentic characters and an exploration of hidden power and deceit * WOMAN & HOME *
McDermid isat the top of her game in the masterful latest installment of her DCI Karen Pirie series . . . McDermid's procedural instincts are as strong as ever, and she balances them with wrenching developments in Karen's personal life . . . Readers will rest easy knowing they're in the hands of a seasoned storyteller * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, STARRED REVIEW *
Fiendishly elaborate plotting, fun to read [with] a final plot twist that not even the world's finest clairvoyant could see coming * SCOTSMAN *
The bones in question actually speak volumes . . . readers will be rewarded by a richly textured experience * KIRKUS REVIEWS *
Excellent * THE TIMES *
A gripping mystery to dive into * HEAT *
Val McDermid's most tortuous, tense and ingeniously planned novel yet -- PS MAGAZINE
Once again, Val McDermid has given us a top-tier example of what crime writing should be. SILENT BONES excels in plot, setting and characterization * DEADLY PLEASURES MYSTERY MAGAZINE *
Pirie herself is a nuanced character . . . I don't want to give away the grand finale, but it was about the most true-to-life ending I could imagine * BOOKPAGE *
Praise for Val McDermid * - *
Praise for Val McDermid * - *
McDermid is at her considerable best here * Guardian *
A supremo of the genre at the height of her powers . . . An unmissable new series -- Peter James
A tour-de-force . . . The Queen of Crime has delivered another masterpiece -- David Baldacci
ISBN: 9781408734025
Dimensions: 238mm x 162mm x 42mm
Weight: 700g
448 pages