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The Colours of Death

Inspector Reis, Book 1

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The Colours of Death

By: Patricia Marques
Narrated by: Sofia Zervudachi
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The first a speculative detective series set in Lisbon. 

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....

©2021 Patricia Marques (P)2021 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd Crime Dystopian Horror Mystery Police Procedural Science Fiction United States Women Sleuths World Literature Fiction Paranormal Detective Suspense
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Very interesting police procedural and murder mystery. Well developed characters and storyline. Creative with good narration. Recommended! Looking forward to more of this author’ books.

Compelling and engaging story!

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Beautiful narration of an interesting novel. Enjoyable and different from other thrillers. Will look for the next one.

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