| Title | : | The Silent Dead: A Mystery |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.50 (201 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1250061598 |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-17 |
| Genre | : |
When a body wrapped in a blue plastic tarp and tied up with twine is discovered near the bushes near a quiet suburban Tokyo neighborhood, Lt. Reiko Himekawa and her squad take the case. The victim was slaughtered brutally---his wounds are bizarre, and no one can figure out the "what" or the "why" of this crime.At age twenty-nine, Reiko Himekawa of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police's Homicide Division is young to have been made lieutenant, particularly because she lacks any kind of political or family connections. Despite barriers created by age, gender, and lack of connections, she is mentally tough, oblivious to danger, and has an impressive ability to solve crimes.Reiko makes a discovery that leads the police to uncover eleven other bodies, all wrapped in the same sort of plastic. Few of the bodies are identifiable, but the ones that are have no connection to each other. The only possible clue is a long shot lead to a website spoken only in whispers on the Internet, something on the dark
Editorial : “Meet my latest girl crush: Reiko Himekawa, the Tokyo homicide squad leader introduced in Tetsuya Honda’s THE SILENT DEAD. With her grit, backstory, and intuition, there’s no wonder that the series is a sensation in Japan. English-language readers, hang on for an exciting ride through Japanese police politics and Tokyo’s darkest street corners. Prime Suspect fans will have a new heroine to root for.” Naomi Hirahara, Edgar Award-winning author of Sayonara Slam
“Honda gives us a remarkable character in Reiko Himekawa, and then gives her a remarkable crime to solve. This book will leave a mark on you.” Jeff Somers, author of The Electric Church
“Enthralling, fast paced, and intricately plotted, The Silent Dead, which introduces Reiko Himekawa, a female Lieutenant in Tokyo’s Metropolitan police, kept me turning the pages and illuminated a dark corner of Japanese society.&rdqu
This is a great and entertaining read! Intriguing characters and a very exciting plot!. Within a few short days of excruciating anticipation the item, the package, the legend of a book arrived at the entrance of my lair.
As I handed this gift over to the lucky companion of mine he also experienced extensive joy of orgasmic proportions as well as losing control of his bowels. I'd like to see that book, to see how far the author can grow as a writer.
I wish him the best of luck.. Usborne publishes some of the most comprehensive and beautiful non-fiction books for kids. Anna's mother eventually takes parts of her dress and babushka along with old clothes belonging to other relatives and makes a quilt that will remind everyone of their homeland. A rape is bad enough for the victim herself, no need for the judgment of the society that sees her as damaged.
When a body appears on the surface of the pond in the park, Reiko and her team are in charge. These card
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