Silence for the Dead
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"Portis House emerged from the fog as we approached, showing itself slowly as a long, low shadow...." In 1919, Kitty Weekes, pretty, resourceful, and on the run, falsifies her background to obtain a nursing position at Portis House, a remote hospital for soldiers left shell-shocked by the horrors of the Great War. Hiding the shame of their mental instability in what was once a magnificent private estate, the patients suffer from nervous attacks and tormenting dreams. But something more is going on at Portis House--its plaster is crumbling, its plumbing makes eerie noises, and strange breaths of cold waft through the empty rooms. It's known that the former occupants left abruptly, but where did they go? And why do the patients all seem to share the same nightmare, one so horrific that they dare not speak of it? Kitty finds a dangerous ally in Jack Yates, an inmate who may be a war hero, a madman... or maybe both. But even as Kitty and Jack create a secret, intimate alliance to uncover the truth, disturbing revelations suggest the presence of powerful spectral forces. And when a medical catastrophe leaves them even more isolated, they must battle the menace on their own, caught in the heart of a mystery that could destroy them both.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0451419480
ISBN13:9780451419484
Release Date:April 2014
Publisher:Berkley Books
Length:384 Pages
Weight:0.73 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 5.1" x 7.9"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Great ghost story!
Published by Amy C. , 1 year ago
I love this author, my 4th book of hers and looking forward to more. She hooks you instantly.
Solidly creepy
Published by Chelle , 2 years ago
Another creepy book from Simone St James! I love this author and will read anything she publishes!
This one gets 4 stars ONLY for the relationship between the main characters. It’s usually a slow burn, but this one felt a bit rushed. All in all, a great book. Definitely recommended for anyone looking to get creeped out.
I also love the post WW1 setting, a great and underutilized era for fiction.
Historical horror!
Published by [email protected] , 2 years ago
Another great and very readable book by St. James. Interesting plot, characters, and time/setting. Loved it.
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