The discovery of a human foot in an Edinburgh park, the
inexplicable circumstances of a dying woman, and the missing
daughter of Jenny's violent ex-husband present the Skelf women with
their most challenging - and deadly - cases yet... Book THREE in
the addictive The Skelfs series! 'Simply stunning. Tense, funny and
deeply moving' Mark Billingham 'If you loved Iain Banks, you'll
devour the Skelfs series' Erin Kelly 'Nobody portrays modern
Edinburgh better than Doug Johnstone. The Great Silence speaks
volumes about the power of story' Val McDermid ______________
Keeping on top of the family funeral directors' and
private-investigation businesses is no easy task for the Skelf
women, and when matriarch Dorothy discovers a human foot while
walking the dog, a perplexing case presents itself ... with
potentially deadly results. Daughter Jenny and grand-daughter
Hannah have their hands full too: The mysterious circumstances of a
dying woman lead them into an unexpected family drama, Hannah's new
astrophysicist colleague claims he's receiving messages from outer
space, and the Skelfs' teenaged lodger has yet another devastating
experience. Nothing is clear as the women are immersed ever deeper
in their most challenging cases yet. But when the daughter of
Jenny's violent and fugitive ex-husband goes missing without trace
and a wild animal is spotted roaming Edinburgh's parks, real danger
presents itself, and all three Skelfs are in peril. Taut, dark,
warmly funny and unafraid to ask big questions - of us all - The
Great Silence is the much-anticipated third instalment in the
addictive, unforgettable Skelfs series, and the stakes are higher
than ever. ______________ 'This is their third outing and the
stories get better each time ... Told with a wry humour and
affection, the novel underlines just how accomplished Johnstone has
become' Daily Mail 'The power of this book lies in the warm
personalities and dark humour of the Skelfs, and by the end readers
will be just as interested in their relationships with each other
as the mysteries they are trying to solve' Scotsman 'Remarkable'
Sunday Times Crime Club STAR PICK 'Keeps you hungry from page to
page. A crime reader can't ask anything more' The Sun 'Mysteries
aplenty ... a poignant reflection on grief and the potential for
healing that lies within us all. A proper treat' Mary Paulson-Ellis
'A thrilling, atmospheric book, set in the dark streets of
Edinburgh. That great city really came alive for me in this
gripping tale. Move over Ian Rankin, Doug Johnstone is coming
through!' Kate Rhodes 'An unstoppable, thrilling, bullet train of a
book that cleverly weaves in family and intrigue, and has real
emotional impact. I totally loved it' Helen Fields 'This enjoyable
mystery is also a touching and often funny portrayal of grief ...
more, please' Guardian 'Wonderful characters: flawed, funny and
brave' Sunday Times 'Exceptional ... a must for those seeking
strong, authentic, intelligent female protagonists' Publishers
Weekly The Skelfs series has been: ***Shortlisted for the
McIlvanney Prize for Best Scottish Crime Book of the Year***
***Longlisted for Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the
Year*** ***Shortlisted for Amazon Publishing Capital Crime Thriller
of the Year***
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