The Brand of Silence: A Detective Story

"The Brand of Silence: A Detective Story" by Johnston McCulley is a mystery that plunges Sidney Prale into a dangerous investigation after he returns to New York City following ten years abroad. Prale's attempt to start fresh takes a turn when he becomes the prime suspect in a murder, and the story builds as he encounters threatening messages and hidden adversaries, all suggesting a reckoning for deeds from his past. After disembarking his ship and experiencing a chilling encounter with an old acquaintance, Prale finds himself framed for a crime he did not commit. From the start, suspense mounts as Prale must navigate a complex world of enemies, clear his name, and uncover the secrets that threaten to consume him.