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Scotland Yard detective Valerie Crowther is
assigned to investigate the murder of a student at a university for the Deaf in
London, England. The murder investigation coincides with a deadly flu virus
outbreak, resulting in the university being quarantined from the outside world.
When more Deaf students are murdered, it becomes
clear there is a serial killer operating within the sealed-off university. A
chilling cat-and-mouse game evolves as the unknown killer targets Valerie and
the virus claims more lives.
A stunning, claustrophobic, “whodunit” murder
mystery with shades of horror, sci-fi and romance, Silent Fear (A novel
inspired by true crimes) is the eighth novel by father-and-son writing team
Lance & James Morcan. Included is a commentary by Deaf filmmaker Brent
Macpherson on the unique aspects of Deaf culture the story covers. Together,
the Morcans and Macpherson are currently developing a feature film adaptation
of Silent Fear.
Lance & James are also giving us a peek at this new crime thriller with a touch of horror!
Time Period: Modern
Genre: Crime Thriller
Release Date: October 31, 2017
……Deaf since birth, Jamie was one of a number of
students enrolled at Wandsworth who was considering whether to receive a CI, or
cochlear implant – that miraculous electronic medical device, which, in theory
at least, allows a deaf person to hear. Jamie’s parents were very keen for him
to receive a CI, but he was in two minds. He was mindful the CI issue was
highly political in the deaf community, and deaf adults who received an implant
were sometimes perceived as traitors and shut out of that community. The
political tension that existed between CI surgeons and the deaf populace – in
the recent past at least – was legendary. Jamie had witnessed some of that
tension first hand, and he wasn’t at all sure he wanted to receive an implant.
He was happy as he was.
That’s what he was trying to relay to his
parents by email. It wasn’t easy. They were convinced a CI would be the
solution for his problem, as they somewhat insensitively called his deafness.
The specialists said he was profoundly deaf, but
he wasn’t certain that diagnosis was one hundred percent correct: he suffered
tinnitus, and regularly heard the sounds associated with that annoying
condition. Those sounds included a ringing, whistling, hissing, buzzing and
even chirping on occasion. The tinnitus was intermittent, sometimes
disappearing for days on end, and in between bouts his inner world was reduced
to a deathly silence – as was the case now. Even then, though, he often
imagined he heard something. Or perhaps it was just wishful thinking.
Jamie was so engrossed in his typing, he didn’t
notice the handle of the unlocked door behind him slowly turn. If he had, he’d
have seen the door open a few inches and he’d have seen a gloved hand on the
handle. The glove was black leather fashioned in the style of snug-fitting driving
gloves.
A male intruder entered the room. He wore a
lightweight, hoodie-style sweatshirt with the hood all but concealing his face,
and he carried a shoulder bag in one hand.
The intruder carefully closed the door behind
him, locked it and then stepped behind the free-standing wardrobe.
Some sixth sense made Jamie look around. All
seemed normal and he returned to his email.
Still behind the wardrobe, the intruder reached
into his bag and drew out a steel claw hammer. In three quick strides he was right
behind Jamie.
Only now as the intruder’s shadow covered the
desktop did the Welsh student realize he wasn’t alone. Surprised, he spun
around too late to avoid the hammer the intruder brought down on his head. The
blow was delivered with sufficient force to knock Jamie out. Senseless, he
slumped forward in his chair, his bloodied forehead coming to rest on the
laptop’s keyboard.
Jamie’s attacker glanced up at the smoke alarm
on the ceiling above the bed. He climbed onto the bed, reached up and disabled the
alarm before returning to his victim’s side. Then he reached into his bag again
and pulled out a tin of lighter fluid and two blue ear candles of the type used
for outer-ear hygiene. He unscrewed the tin’s cap and doused the still
unconscious student before returning the now empty tin to his bag. Next, he
inserted the candles in Jamie's ears and then, as calm as you like, he removed
the glove from his right hand, reached down inside the tracksuit pants he wore
and began fondling himself.
The sadistic intruder was soon groaning with
pleasure, and he came quickly.
A fluttering of the eyelids signaled that Jamie
was regaining consciousness so the intruder donned his discarded glove, reached
into his bag yet again and pulled out a length of rope and a scarf. The latter
item he used to gag his victim, the former to tie him to the chair. His actions
were clinical and efficient. It was as if he’d rehearsed this a thousand times.
In fact, he had – in his mind at least. He wasn’t one to leave anything to
chance and, in the days and weeks leading up to this moment, he’d thought of
little else.
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Let's find out what the authors have to say about this book.
Silent
Fear is dedicated to the many millions
of deaf people around the world. This novel was inspired by the murders of deaf
students at Gallaudet University, one of the world’s most prestigious learning
institutions for the deaf, between 1980 and the early 2000’s. The investigating
authorities didn’t know if the killings were ‘inside jobs’ and for a time
nearly everyone connected to Gallaudet was under suspicion.
When you can’t hear…death comes silently...
So, what are early readers saying about this book?
★★★★★ “Can you hear me now? What a great story! I didn’t figure out who the killer was until the last chapter, and it still had a surprising twist! I had to read the book in one sitting!” ~ bccopanos★★★★★ “Whoa! What a ride. Excellent book, well constructed, and with brilliant delivery. Great to have a female lead character who is: clever, resourceful, and adaptable. And love requited – or is it? Loved it. The re-romance of the central characters was engaging…(a) bewitching book.” ~ Jonno
★★★★★ “Spellbinding! I couldn’t put it down…The characters are very realistic and are described so well, they take root in your mind and become alive. The plot has so many twists and turns. Just as you think you have it figured out, they throw another twist in which sets you off in a different direction.” ~ P. Blevins
Whoa! Sounds intriguing!
Just in time for Halloween, right?
☆.•°☆ GIVEAWAY ☆°•.☆
The Morcan author team will be awarding a paperback of Silent Fear to a randomly drawn winner via Goodreads! This contest is only valid until October 29th. Please use the link below to enter.
Pre-order your copy of this thrilling book today, readers! ;)
Don't forget to participate in the giveaway! You can join the Goodreads discussion group for the book here.
Thanks, Lance and James, for letting us know all about your crime thriller/horror novel! It sounds like quite a read! :)
About the Authors:
Lance Morcan:
New Zealand novelist, screenwriter and film producer Lance Morcan is a
prolific writer with various published books and released movies to his credit.
His novels include the international thriller series THE ORPHAN TRILOGY (The
Ninth Orphan / The Orphan Factory / The Orphan Uprising) and the historical
adventure series THE WORLD DUOLOGY (World Odyssey / Fiji: A Novel). All five
novels were co-written with his son James Morcan and published by Sterling Gate
Books. The Morcans' first non-fiction title, THE ORPHAN CONSPIRACIES, was
published recently. Their production company, Morcan Motion Pictures, is
developing The Ninth Orphan and Fiji into feature films.
A former journalist and newspaper editor, Lance divides his time these days
between novel writing, film producing and screenwriting. Numerous screenplays
he has written are in active development as movies and as a producer his
feature films have screened at cinemas in Australia, Italy and Cannes.
Lance is currently perfecting his solo-written 'New Zealand' - an epic
adventure novel covering 500 years of South Pacific and Polynesian history.
Including research, writing (and life's distractions!), this novel has been
over a decade in the making.
New Zealand novelist, screenwriter and film producer Lance Morcan is a
prolific writer with various published books and released movies to his credit.
His novels include the international thriller series THE ORPHAN TRILOGY (The
Ninth Orphan / The Orphan Factory / The Orphan Uprising) and the historical
adventure series THE WORLD DUOLOGY (World Odyssey / Fiji: A Novel). All five
novels were co-written with his son James Morcan and published by Sterling Gate
Books. The Morcans' first non-fiction title, THE ORPHAN CONSPIRACIES, was
published recently. Their production company, Morcan Motion Pictures, is
developing The Ninth Orphan and Fiji into feature films. A former journalist and newspaper editor, Lance divides his time these days between novel writing, film producing and screenwriting. Numerous screenplays he has written are in active development as movies and as a producer his feature films have screened at cinemas in Australia, Italy and Cannes.
Lance is currently perfecting his solo-written 'New Zealand' - an epic adventure novel covering 500 years of South Pacific and Polynesian history. Including research, writing (and life's distractions!), this novel has been over a decade in the making.
Author Links:
Website/Blog: https://morcanbooksandfilms.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sterlinggate
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Lance-Morcan/e/B005ET3ZUO/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5099267.Lance_Morcan
Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/104288935567318315770
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2898399/
James Morcan:
New Zealand-born actor/writer/producer James Morcan resides in Sydney,
Australia. His books include the international thriller series THE ORPHAN
TRILOGY (The Ninth Orphan / The Orphan Factory / The Orphan Uprising) and the
historical adventure series THE WORLD DUOLOGY (World Odyssey / Fiji: A Novel)
and the controversial non-fiction UNDERGROUND KNOWLEDGE SERIES (Genius
Intelligence / Anti-gravity Propulsion etc). These books were all co-written
with his father Lance Morcan and published by Sterling Gate Books. Their
production company, Morcan Motion Pictures, is developing The Ninth Orphan and
Fiji into feature films.
James' most recent acting performance was a leading role in the
post-Apocalyptic feature film 'After Armageddon' which he also wrote. The
dystopian adventure film was shot in rural Australia in early 2015 and Morcan
co-starred with Berynn Schwerdt ('Wyrmwood').
Other recent leading roles include the OZ-Bollywood productions 'My
Cornerstone' and 'Love You Krishna'. Morcan also wrote the screenplays for both
features which were filmed in Sydney and Mumbai and incorporated English and
Hindi languages.
Additional productions he has perfromed in include a BBC TV series, several
indie features and a live stadium production of Ben Hur headlined by Academy
Award winner Russell Crowe. To date, his feature films have screened at cinemas
in New Zealand, India, Australia, Italy and Cannes.
New Zealand-born actor/writer/producer James Morcan resides in Sydney,
Australia. His books include the international thriller series THE ORPHAN
TRILOGY (The Ninth Orphan / The Orphan Factory / The Orphan Uprising) and the
historical adventure series THE WORLD DUOLOGY (World Odyssey / Fiji: A Novel)
and the controversial non-fiction UNDERGROUND KNOWLEDGE SERIES (Genius
Intelligence / Anti-gravity Propulsion etc). These books were all co-written
with his father Lance Morcan and published by Sterling Gate Books. Their
production company, Morcan Motion Pictures, is developing The Ninth Orphan and
Fiji into feature films.
James' most recent acting performance was a leading role in the post-Apocalyptic feature film 'After Armageddon' which he also wrote. The dystopian adventure film was shot in rural Australia in early 2015 and Morcan co-starred with Berynn Schwerdt ('Wyrmwood').
Other recent leading roles include the OZ-Bollywood productions 'My Cornerstone' and 'Love You Krishna'. Morcan also wrote the screenplays for both features which were filmed in Sydney and Mumbai and incorporated English and Hindi languages.
Additional productions he has perfromed in include a BBC TV series, several indie features and a live stadium production of Ben Hur headlined by Academy Award winner Russell Crowe. To date, his feature films have screened at cinemas in New Zealand, India, Australia, Italy and Cannes.
Author Links:
Website/Blog: https://morcanbooksandfilms.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/morcanjames
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/James-Morcan/e/B005EPOU48/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5099266.James_Morcan
Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+JamesMorcan
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sterlinggate/james-morcan/
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1909596/
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