The Colours of Death, Patricia Marques
The Colours of Death, Patricia Marques
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The Colours of Death
A gripping crime novel set in the heart of Lisbon

Author: Patricia Marques

Narrator: Sofia Zervudachi

Unabridged: 15 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/17/2021

Synopsis

The first a speculative detective series set in Lisbon.

The Murder
In the Gare do Oriente, a body sits, slumped, in a stationary train. A high-profile man appears to have died by throwing himself repeatedly against the glass. But according to witnesses, he may not have done this of his own accord.

The City
Lisbon 2021. A small percentage of the population are diagnosed as Gifted. Along with the power comes stigma and suspicion.

The Detective
In a prejudiced city, Gifted Inspector Isabel Reis is hiding her own secrets while putting her life on the line to stop an ingenious killer.

A violent and mysterious crime. Suspected Gifted involvement. A city baying for blood. And a killer who has only just begun . . .

(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd

About Patricia Marques

Half-Angolan and half-Portuguese, Patricia was born in Portugal but moved to England when she was eight. As well as the MA in Creative Writing from City she holds a BA in Creative Writing from Roehampton. She lives in London and The Colours of Death was her first novel. House of Silence is her second.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ceecee on April 02, 2021

Lisbon - present day. A small percentage of the population have telepathic or telekinetic powers who are known as The Gifted and Inspector Isabel Reis is one of them. She is called to a violent death on a train at Gare do Oriente and is accompanied by her non gifted new partner Aleksandr Voronov. Th......more

Goodreads review by John on April 01, 2024

A crime thriller with more than a dash of urban fantasy. It's certainly well written, and I liked Isabel, the main character . The book was a bit of a slow burn, and as a result, I wasn't gripped by it and found it easy to put down. I'd still happily recommend it, though, as there was still a lot to......more

Goodreads review by 8stitches 9lives on June 16, 2021

The Colours of Death is the first instalment in a proposed new series set in an alternative present-day Lisbon, Portugal, and an original and skilful amalgam of the science fiction and crime thriller genres. It features a world where a small percentage of the population has been diagnosed as Gifted......more

Goodreads review by Liz on June 01, 2021

I loved this. Speculative crime fiction with some superb writing and an eclectic, engaging group dynamic of characters who you invest in very early on. In a world where a portion of the population are gifted, monitored and often facing prejudice, one detective who is gifted herself, gets embroiled in......more

Goodreads review by Vanessa on July 29, 2021

Mystery with a touch of fantasy elements is something unique and not something that I read often. So while it did take me some time to actually get into the plot, once I figured out what was going on, it was quite enjoyable, The writing and all the descriptions were excellent, which is in fact the ma......more

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This is crime fiction with a twist. Detective Inspector Reis is in pursuit of a killer. Nothing new there, but the murders take place in an alternative Lisbon, Portugal where the population is split into gifted or non-gifted and Inspector Reis is registered as gifted due to her being a telepath. This was a gripping and highly invented thrill ride. I can't wait for more Nadine Matheson, author of The Jigsaw Man

Patricia Marques crafts a riveting mystery about power, privilege, and murder. Genuinely gripping, The Colours of Death has immense heart and an intriguing, fully realized world Lori M. Lee, author of Forest of Souls

An absolute knockout Nicolás Obregón, author of Unknown Male

An amazing genre-bending debut David Jackson, bestselling author of The Resident

A distinctive, intriguing, immersive debut Mari Hannah, multi-award winning author of Without a Trace

Marques sets Lisbon alight with this beautifully drawn thriller. Gifted detective Isabel Reis is everything we want from our protagonists - original and compelling, unique and fascinating. A story that'll leave you red-eyed and sleep deprived, The Colours of Death is a bold, compelling police drama a step beyond the ordinary with writing to match Helen Fields, bestselling author of The Shadow Man

The Colours of Death is that rarest of things, a completely original crime novel. It's also a bit brilliant, and I as much inhaled it as read it W. C. Ryan, author of A House of Ghost

Stigma and paranoia loom large in Marques's beautifully realised alternate Lisbon. Isabel's predicament is an intriguing, and paradoxical one - it's isolating to hear the thoughts of everyone around you. A vivid, fast-moving mystery Kate Mascarenhas, author of The Psychology of Time Travel

The Colours of Death is a wonderful, intriguing and original speculative thriller by a sensational debut author. Visit a Lisbon filled with danger, death, and delicious food. You won't regret it Alexandra Benedict, author of Braided Hearts

Patricia Marques debut takes the classic crime novel and the evocative setting of Lisbon, and utterly transforms both with a fascinating speculative twist. Pacy, immersive and brain-shiveringly clever. A brilliantly original crime story Philippa East, author of Safe and Sound

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