Randall Silvis Knihy

This collection features a series of gripping crime novellas and stories from a critically acclaimed author known for the Ryan DeMarco Mystery series. It marks Randall Silvis's first release since winning the prestigious Drue Heinz Literature Prize in 1984, highlighting his return to the literary scene with fresh narratives that delve into the complexities of crime and human nature. Each story promises to engage readers with its unique perspective and compelling storytelling.

When family man and war veteran Russell loses his job as a quarry worker, his life suddenly seems more like a waking nightmare than a chance to finally live the American dream. Facing bills, a new baby, and a bone-dry bank account, he's got nothing left to lose. Russell comes to the rescue of a naked stranger dancing in the rain, and what was supposed to be a straightforward good deed turns into a spiral of danger. When Russell finds an enticing stash of money in the woman's house, he knows the cash could be his only hope. Taking just a handful will save his family's future. His "victimless crime" seems to be anything but risky--until the criminals he robbed come looking for their dirty money. Russell's ready to surrender it, but then his daughter gets sick...and he must choose between saving her or giving the devils their due. Someone's going to pay. The question is, how much?

A riveting exploration of the unforgivable secrets that families keep, and the consequences that come from exposing them.

An old man recounts a familiar tale to a boy, weaving a narrative that has been shared countless times. This repetition emphasizes the bond between them and explores themes of memory, storytelling, and the passage of time. As the story unfolds, it reveals deeper layers of meaning and connection, highlighting the significance of tradition and the impact of shared experiences across generations.

Following the death of his wife, author and sometimes crime solver Edgar Allan Poe heads to Pittsburgh to visit a wealthy benefactor and finds the city terrorized by a killer who preys on young girls.

"There's not much that would convince retired police sergeant Ryan DeMarco to take on another private investigation case, but he can't refuse a nine-year-old girl begging for help finding her biological father. DeMarco and his partner, Jayme, get some good leads, but then tragedy strikes. The girl and her grandmother are found dead in their home, supposedly of carbon monoxide poisoning from a blocked furnace vent. But something feels fishy to DeMarco, and he keeps digging. What he finds is rampant corruption, from a local judge to the fire inspector. In When All Light Fails, the secrets DeMarco digs up are darker than anyone could have imagined"-- Provided by publisher

"Silvis is at it again, striving for a blend of crime story and literature, mutilated bodies and lapidary prose."--Booklist Just when you think you've reached the bottom... Ryan DeMarco would rather not go home. Not now, maybe not ever. But when his estranged wife attempts suicide, he has no choice but to return to western Pennsylvania, and all the memories that wait for him there. Unfortunately, it's not only ghosts from the past waiting to greet DeMarco upon his return. An old high school classmate has risen through the ranks to become a county sheriff, and he is desperate for help investigating a series of murders that might tie into a cold case from his and DeMarco's school days. DeMarco and his new love, Jayme, agree to join the team working on the case. But it's not easy for DeMarco to be walking the streets of his troubled past, and the deeper he and Jayme dig into the disturbing murders the less likely it is that either one of them will escape the devastation. An emotionally wrenching thriller, perfect for readers of Harlan Coben and Lisa Regan. Ryan DeMarco Mystery Series: Two Days Gone (Book 1) Walking the Bones (Book 2) A Long Way Down (Book 3)

When long-buried secrets come back to the surface... The bones of seven young girls, picked clean and carefully preserved, discovered years ago... that's all Sergeant Ryan DeMarco knows about the unsolved crime he has unwittingly been roped into investigating during what is supposed to be a healing road trip with his new love, Jayme. DeMarco is still reeling from the case that led to death of his best friend months ago and wants nothing more than to lay low. Unfortunately, the small southern town of Jayme's idyllic youth is not exactly a place that lets strangers go unnoticed--especially strangers who have a history of solving violent crimes. And if there's anything DeMarco knows, it's that a killer always leaves clues behind, just waiting for the right person to come along and put all the pieces together... Walking the Bones is a story about things buried--memories, regrets, secrets, and bodies. Acclaimed author Randall Silvis delivers another heart-stopping investigation as DeMarco finds himself once again drawn into a case that will demand more of himself than he may be willing to give.

HAMMETT PRIZE NOMINEE The perfect family. The perfect house. The perfect life. All gone now. What could cause a man, when all the stars of fortune are shining upon him, to suddenly snap and destroy everything he has built? This is the question that haunts Sergeant Ryan DeMarco after the wife and children of beloved college professor and bestselling author Thomas Huston are found slaughtered in their home. Huston himself has disappeared and so is immediately cast as the prime suspect. DeMarco knows--or thinks he knows--that Huston couldn't have been capable of murdering his family. But if Huston is innocent, why is he on the run? And does the half-finished manuscript he left behind contain clues to the mystery of his family's killer? A masterful new thriller by acclaimed author Randall Silvis, Two Days Gone is a taut, suspenseful story that will break your heart as much as it will haunt your dreams. " a] chilly suspense novel." -- The New York Times Sunday Book Review "...a suspenseful, literary thriller that will resonate with readers long after the book is finished. A terrific choice for Dennis Lehane fans." -- Library Journal, Starred Review "An absolute gem of literary suspense... told in a smooth, assured, and often haunting voice, Two Days Gone is a terrific read." --Michael Koryta, New York Times bestselling author of Those Who Wish Me Dead