"Silent Voices" is a gripping mystery novel by acclaimed author Ann Cleeves. Set in Northumberland, England, it features the sharp and complex detective Vera Stanhope, played by Brenda Blethyn in the hit television series "Vera." When Vera finds the body of a woman in her local gym sauna, she begins to unravel a complicated past that may explain the victim's untimely death. With expert writing, a finely tuned mystery, and an unforgettable protagonist, this book is a standout from one of Britain's top mystery writers.

A Vera Stanhope Mystery (Vera Stanhope series Book 4)

Silent Voices

Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope may not be the first person you'd think of for a heroine: she's overweight, a bit rough around the edges, and her staff knows when to stay out of her way. Vera's crime-solving skills, however, are more than a match for the darkly fascinating cases that cross her path in northern England. Ann Cleeves's flawed detect…