The Quiet Kill - Robert Bryndza
Pub. Date: July 9, 2026
She read
It is1987 in London, and Detective Jamie Day has just been promoted from a small seaside town constabulary to work with the Metropolitan Police. On his first unofficial day on the job, he finds a dismembered body. As more bodies of young men are discovered, Jamie, not totally sure of himself, works with his new colleagues to find the monster behind these heinous crimes.
This is the inaugural installment in a new series by Robert Bryndza, whose thrillers/mysteries I enjoy, especially the Erika Foster and Kate Marshall books. This is a chilling case set in the context of 1987, a time when homophobia was rampant, and fear of AIDS was a pervasive concern. The technological advancements available to aid crime-solving were limited, with a fax machine serving as the pinnacle of technological sophistication. Bryndza’s mastery of fast-paced and riveting storytelling is evident throughout this gripping narrative.
Now is the time to get in on the ground floor of a new series from a best-selling author. It will be interesting to see the growth and maturation of the novice character, Jamie, as he gains experience and confronts the challenges of his new role.
TW: Male rape, gruesome murders
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