The Silent Ones: An unmissable Irish crime thriller from an international bestseller

In 1980s Ireland the murder of an innocent shakes a small community to its core. The heart-breaking, gripping Irish crime debut from an internationally bestselling author.

The murder of an innocent shakes Ireland to its core.

One cold January morning in 1980, on a beach in Kerry, the body of a newborn baby is found in its most sheltered sand dune. When local police are called to the incident, Garda Mary Shea is first on scene.

The Dublin major crimes team are called to investigate and because Mary is able to get crucial, female witnesses to cooperate, lead detective Matt Foley takes her under his wing in his bid to solve the biggest case of his career. More questions than answers are found when it becomes clear many locals conduct secret lives — but who would do such a thing?

A dark and gripping Irish crime debut from an international bestseller. Perfect for fans of Olivia Kiernan, Tana French and John Banville.

• | Author: Anna McPartlin
• | Publisher: Canelo
• | Publication Date: Sep 04, 2025
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781835982457
• | ISBN-10: 183598245X