The Silent Dead

A gruesome discovery. A secret long buried. The past uncovered. When Detective Inspector Solomon Gray is called to a quiet residential property what he discovers is truly shocking – the mummified body of a new-born baby. The tiny corpse, hidden inside a cardboard box at the back of a wardrobe, is only found after the death of the homeowner, Andrea Ogilvy. Until a few years ago Ogilvy was a foster carer for the local council, looking after hundreds of children during her career. But something made her give up her role. But what? Nobody truly knows. DNA analysis on the child leads Gray to three women; one of which may be the abandoned baby’s mother. As Gray digs deeper he uncovers painful family secrets and a multitude of lies. It seems vulnerable young women were being exploited by a man in a position of power. But who helped them cover everything up? And why? And someone is setting a dog onto teenagers – criminals early in their careers. Seemingly a vigilante is operating, doing what the police won’t. And, as usual, Gray’s complex personal life interferes with his job. Who is the baby? Why was it hidden? What lives will be shattered by Gray’s investigation? Set in the once grand town of Margate in the south of England the now broken and depressed seaside resort becomes its own character in this police suspense thriller, perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Stuart MacBride and Peter James. The Silent Dead is the sixth installment in the Solomon Gray series. Pick it up now to discover whether Gray can uncover the truth in this thrilling crime novel. What Others Say "... deeply emotional, a dark rollercoaster ride." Ed James, author of bestselling DI Fenchurch series "A stunning book and a series that has become a must read." M.W. Craven, author of the Washington Poe series "A smartly conceived series, and there are a good number of loose ends just waiting to tempt you to continue the journey." Crime Fiction Lover What Readers Say "It’s just too damned good, I loved it." "I haven’t given 5* for a while, this deserves it." "Read it, you won’t regret it." "What a joy." "Could not put it down." "Grittiness seeps out of this book from every pore." "The author has hooked me in yet again." "OMG loved this book!" “This is a must read." "Keith Nixon is one hell of a writer." Ken Bruen, author of the Jack Taylor series "A compelling murder mystery with a multilayered and engaging new hero. Great read." Mason Cross, author of the Carter Blake thriller series "A dark, uncompromising tale of loss, murder, and revenge. Glorious noir, which takes the police procedural elements and gives them new life. I can't wait to read the next step in Solomon Gray's journey for answers ..." Luca Veste, author of the Murphy and Rossi crime series "A damaged detective, haunted by a tragic past, a young son missing or dead, a man on a quest for redemption.