The Colours of Death

A gripping crime novel set in the heart of Lisbon

(Author) Patricia Marques
Format: Paperback
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'Breathtakingly original, and a captivating sense of place' Val McDermid, bestselling author of Still Life 'Compelling and original, this glints with freshness' Daily Mail 'A brilliantly inventive and twisty tale' Claire McGowan, bestselling author of The Push 'A good detective story . . . intriguing' Guardian 'A distinctive, intriguing, immersive debut' Mari Hannah, multi-award winning author of Without a Trace The Murder In the Gare do Oriente, a body sits, slumped, in a stationary train. A high-profile man appears to have died by throwing himself repeatedly against the glass. But according to witnesses, he may not have done this of his own accord. The City Lisbon 2021. A small percentage of the population are diagnosed as Gifted. Along with the power comes stigma and suspicion. The Detective In a prejudiced city, Gifted Inspector Isabel Reis is hiding her own secrets while putting her life on the line to stop an ingenious killer. A violent and mysterious crime. Suspected Gifted involvement. A city baying for blood. And a killer who has only just begun . . . 'A bold, compelling police drama a step beyond the ordinary with writing to match' Helen Fields, bestselling author of The Shadow Man 'This is crime fiction with a twist . . . This was a gripping and highly invented thrill ride. I can't wait for more' Nadine Matheson, author of The Jigsaw Man 'An amazing genre-bending debut' David Jackson, bestselling author of The Resident

Information
Publisher:
Hodder & Stoughton
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781529336702
Publish year:
2021
Publish date:
Oct. 14, 2021

Patricia Marques

Patricia Marques is the author of the bestselling The Colours of Death, the first novel in the acclaimed Inspector Isabel Reis series. Set in a near-future Lisbon where society is divided between the Gifted and non-Gifted, her books blend gripping crime fiction with speculative elements. With a background in Creative Writing and roots in both Portugal and Angola, Marques brings a unique perspective and voice to contemporary mystery. Her work has been praised for its originality, immersive setting, and thought-provoking themes.

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