Improving the Silence

This is a brilliant new stand alone novel – dark, gritty, and compelling – marking a new departure for the author. When the body of a man is discovered in a rough grave deep in the woods, the police find that it is of one of their young undercover officers – who died nearly thirty years ago. As their inquiries from slender clues progress, it becomes clear that what they are also uncovering is a sordid tale of corruption and murder within their own ranks. For the force, there’s nothing worse than bent coppers, but as their enquiries proceed they underestimate the strength of the cover up. And as the case unravels, it transpires that the murder of young P C Jimmy Coventry wasn’t the only police officer murdered in the line of duty – not then, not now.

Reviews of Improving the Silence

"Another great addition to an outstanding British police series" Library Journal on No Stone Unturned "Will appeal to fans of Peter Robinson's Alan Banks series, and the interplay between his team of detectives suggests John Harvey's Charlie Resnick novels" Booklist on No Stone Unturned "A solid British police procedural with a plot full of unexpected twists and a pair of protagonists who can play in the same league as any of Britain's top cop duos" Booklist on Chelsea Smile "Give Hennessey and Yellich to fans of Reginald Hill's Dalziel and Pascoe" Booklist on Fire Burn "Recommend this one to fans of John Harvey and Ian Rankin" Booklist on Chill Factor"