When Silence Kills: The unmissable new thriller in the Holly Wakefield series

DCI Bishop is called in to oversee the case of a woman's mutilated body, which bears a striking resemblance to three other murders years before. Holly Wakefield, a criminal psychologist, is brought in to help the police understand the killer's motives. The murders occur every three years, and a post-mortem reveals a cocktail of drugs that can leave a victim screaming in silence. Holly suspects that there is a vital clue that links the victims, but can she discover it before the killer comes knocking at her door?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

A thrilling new talent, PETER JAMES, has emerged with a novel that is sure to captivate readers. A KILLER SO CLEVER, NOBODY HEARS THE SCREAMS is a gripping murder mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

When the mutilated body of a woman is discovered in her home, DCI Bishop from the Met murder squad is called in to oversee the case. The horrific killing bears a striking resemblance to three other murders years before, but the cases were never solved. Bishop knows they need the help of Holly Wakefield, a criminal psychologist who specializes in getting inside the minds of serial killers.

The grisly murders occur every three years, but it is the stick-man drawing left at each crime scene that has the police baffled. A post-mortem also detects a cocktail of drugs that can leave a victim screaming in silence. No one would have heard their cries for help.

Holly suspects that they are missing a vital clue that links the victims. But can she discover the link before the killer comes knocking at her door?

A twisty, heart-racing new serial killer thriller, perfect for fans of Robert Bryndza, Angela Marsons, and Stuart MacBride.

Praise for Mark Griffin:

"Creepy, twisted, and gripping." - SUN

"Dark, compelling, and mightily impressive." - M. W. CRAVEN

"Deviously plotted." - DAILY MAIL

"Utterly compelling." - LESLEY KARA

"As many twists and turns as a rollercoaster!" - AMY LLOYD

Peter James has created a masterpiece of a novel that will leave you breathless and craving for more. A KILLER SO CLEVER, NOBODY HEARS THE SCREAMS is a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery, and it is sure to be a hit with fans of all ages.

Weight: 276g
Dimension: 127 x 196 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349428956