Ex-pro cyclist Paul Burke has a great gig – commentating on Spain's greatest bike race, the Vuelta a Espaῇa, a three-week test of fitness and determination. To prepare, he and fellow broadcaster Colin Bothwick go on a reconnaissance ride for an upcoming stage. However, Bothwick leaves Burke on a whim and rides away, forcing Burke to travel the route alone. That evening, Burke gets a visit from two police officers. Bothwick has been found dead, the victim of a dreadful accident. When he hears the details, Burke doesn't believe his friend died in accident. And he has a sense that there's more trouble ahead – and he's right. The more he pokes his nose into police matters, the more dangerous life gets because Burke has put himself in the crosshairs of an international crime ring. Silenced Spain is the fifth novel in the Paul Burke series and it once again sets a mystery against one of Europe's most intriguing areas. This time it's Catalonia which is rich in beauty, history, cuisine, culture ‒ and conflict.
