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Silence of the Grave (Inspector Erlendur #4)

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Mystery & Thriller Mystery & Thriller Fiction Mystery & Thriller Suspense

by Arnaldur Indriðason, Bernard Scudder

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3.94 (8.9K ratings)
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description 280 pages

Silence of the Grave by Arnaldur Indriðason, Bernard Scudder holds a well received rating of 3.94 out of 5, based on 8.9K reader ratings. First published in 2001. The book spans 280 pages.

About Silence of the Grave

Inspector Erlendur returns in this gripping Icelandic thriller When a skeleton is discovered half-buried in a construction site outside of Reykjavík, Inspector Erlendur finds himself knee-deep in both a crime scene and an archeological dig. Bone by bone, the body is unearthed, and the brutalizing history of a family who lived near the building site comes to light along with it. Was the skeleton a man or a woman, a victim or a killer, and is this a simple case of murder or a long-concealed act of justice? As Erlendur tries to crack this cold case, he must also save his drug-addicted daughter from self destruction and somehow glue his hopelessly fractured family back together.

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Author Arnaldur Indriðason, Bernard Scudder
Published 2001
Pages 280
Genres Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense
Average Rating 3.94 / 5.00
Total Ratings 8,918

Reader Ratings & Analysis

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8.9K ratings
With a rating of 3.94, Silence of the Grave is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs on par.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Silence of the Grave?

Silence of the Grave is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is Silence of the Grave worth reading?

Based on 8.9K reader ratings, Silence of the Grave has an average score of 3.94 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Silence of the Grave?

Silence of the Grave has 280 pages.

Who wrote Silence of the Grave?

Silence of the Grave was written by Arnaldur Indriðason, Bernard Scudder. It was first published in 2001.

What is the ISBN for Silence of the Grave?

The ISBN-13 for Silence of the Grave is 9780312340710.0.

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