Silent Scream: A Nordic Non-Noir

by Roxanne Varzi

Alex slips off her headphones and savors the sensation of stillness in silence while the crowd dances on at Oslo’s hot new silent disco. She is conducting her dream field research on sound and attention when a handsome stranger beckons to her from across the dance floor. Hoping for a little warmth in Norway’s cold climate, she follows him -- going from anthropology PhD student to murder suspect. With the Norwegian police and a killer closing in, Alex is stranded in a country where every puzzle piece is slightly out of place. While dyslexia makes reading Norwegian difficult, it also gifts her an uncanny ability to read people. Soon she is channeling Ms. Marple as much as Margaret Meade, as she re-places puzzle pieces and navigates the sharp edges of the frosty Fjord in an attempt to free herself and return home.

272 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 21, 2025

Reviews

[ra4o4ek · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was absolutely delightful!

[Carolyn McAuliffe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Silent Scream A Nordic non-Noir is a delightful follow up to Death in a Nutshell. Varzi once again blends the worlds of mystery and anthropology with ease. Her writing is full of intrigue, humor and romance against the magical backdrop of Norway.

[Sherine Hamdy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a fun book -- a real page turner, I loved the feeling of Norway that is so exquisitely painted, and also the lead anthropology protagonist Alex is a great character. Very well written, and you learn about anthropology along the way