The Silk Code

Literature

In this podiobook: Phil D'Amato, New York City forensic detective, is caught in an ongoing struggle that dates all the way back to the dawn of humanity on earth--and one of his best friends is a recent casualty. Unless Phil can unravel the genetic puzzle of the Silk Code, he'll soon be just as dead.Praise for The Silk Code:"Forensic detective Phil D'Amato is one of my favorite characters, and the puzzles he solves are always imaginative, ingenious, and addictive, but Paul Levinson really outdoes himself this time in a mystery involving murders, moths, mummies, the Silk Road, poisons, fireflies, and forensics, all woven into a mystery only D'Amato could solve! A marvelous book!"-Connie Willis"At last we get Paul Levinson's superb forensic sleuth, Phil D'Amato, in full-length novel. . . . Kick back and enjoy a mystery that spans the ages."-Jack McDevitt"The Silk Code is an intriguing story refreshingly rich not only in action but in ideas."-Stanly Schmidt, editor of Analog[An] odd and thrilling mix of forensic detective work, intellectual history, and biological speculation. It's a rare thriller that actually achieves its goals both as a detective tale and work of boldly speculative SF.-LocusAs a genre- bending blend of police procedural and science fiction, The Silk Code delivers on its promises...-Gerald Jonas in The New York Times Book ReviewAll donation to this title go to the reader, Shaun Farrell.

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United States

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Literature

Description:

In this podiobook: Phil D'Amato, New York City forensic detective, is caught in an ongoing struggle that dates all the way back to the dawn of humanity on earth--and one of his best friends is a recent casualty. Unless Phil can unravel the genetic puzzle of the Silk Code, he'll soon be just as dead.Praise for The Silk Code:"Forensic detective Phil D'Amato is one of my favorite characters, and the puzzles he solves are always imaginative, ingenious, and addictive, but Paul Levinson really outdoes himself this time in a mystery involving murders, moths, mummies, the Silk Road, poisons, fireflies, and forensics, all woven into a mystery only D'Amato could solve! A marvelous book!"-Connie Willis"At last we get Paul Levinson's superb forensic sleuth, Phil D'Amato, in full-length novel. . . . Kick back and enjoy a mystery that spans the ages."-Jack McDevitt"The Silk Code is an intriguing story refreshingly rich not only in action but in ideas."-Stanly Schmidt, editor of Analog[An] odd and thrilling mix of forensic detective work, intellectual history, and biological speculation. It's a rare thriller that actually achieves its goals both as a detective tale and work of boldly speculative SF.-LocusAs a genre- bending blend of police procedural and science fiction, The Silk Code delivers on its promises...-Gerald Jonas in The New York Times Book ReviewAll donation to this title go to the reader, Shaun Farrell.

Language:

English

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Episodes

Episode 21, Part 4 concluded.

6/3/2007

The killer attempts to murder Jenna, an action that reveals his identity and solves the many mysteries of the silk code.

Duration:00:46:04

Episode 20, Part 4 cont.

6/3/2007

Amanda's secrets are revealed, Bonnie discovers new evidence in the Tocharian manuscripts, Phil plants a red herring and the killer plans his final move.

Duration:00:40:19

Episode 22 - The Silk Code

5/22/2007

-In this episode: In this bonus episode Paul Levinson discusses the origins of The Silk Code with reader Shaun Farrell.

Duration:00:50:34

Episode 21, Part 4 concluded. - The Silk Code

5/21/2007

-In this episode: The killer attempts to murder Jenna, an action that reveals his identity and solves the many mysteries of the silk code.

Duration:00:46:43

Episode 19, Part 4 cont.

5/20/2007

Amanda is attacked, Phil learns about Jacquard Looms, evidence goes missing and Phil and Mallory finally confront each other.

Duration:00:38:19

Episode 20, Part 4 cont. - The Silk Code

5/20/2007

-In this episode: Amanda's secrets are revealed, Bonnie discovers new evidence in the Tocharian manuscripts, Phil plants a red herring and the killer plans his final move.

Duration:00:40:19

Episode 19, Part 4 cont. - The Silk Code

5/19/2007

-In this episode: Amanda is attacked, Phil learns about Jacquard Looms, evidence goes missing and Phil and Mallory finally confront each other.

Duration:00:38:19

Episode 18, Part 4: The Silk Code - The Silk Code

5/18/2007

-In this episode: Not knowing whom he can trust, Phil D'Amato loses yet another colleague. He learns more about the silk cure and the Tocharian manuscripts, which seem to tie Neanderthals to the ancient Singers.

Duration:00:42:29

Episode 17, Part 3 concluded - The Silk Code

5/17/2007

-In this episode: Phil becomes a suspect in the deaths of Debbie and Tesa while an unseen murderer plans his next move.

Duration:00:32:01

Episode 16, Part 3 cont. - The Silk Code

5/16/2007

-In this episode: Phil discovers a Tocharian manuscript that seems to connect an ancient people called Singers with the Neanderthals, and the severity of Phil's case takes on deeper meaning after a brutal murder.

Duration:00:25:49

Episode 15, Part 3 cont. - The Silk Code

5/15/2007

-In this episode: Phil meets with Tesa and forms some scientific theories to explain the Neanderthal virus. Phil's second meeting with Stefan promises trouble in the future.

Duration:00:25:33

Episode 14, Part 3 cont. - The Silk Code

5/14/2007

-In this episode: The Neanderthal sickness takes another life, this one much to close to home for Phil.

Duration:00:21:59

Episode 13, Part 3 cont. - The Silk Code

5/13/2007

-In this episode: After a close call, Phil visits H.T. Lum in Toronto and learns the truth behind the death of Gerry Moses. Phil and Jenna discuss the implications of the silk cure

Duration:00:27:19

Episode 12, Part 3 cont. - The Silk Code

5/12/2007

-In this episode: Phil recovers from his knifing and meets Stefan Antonescu for the first time. Then he begins to formulate a plan to get to the bottom of this mystery.

Duration:00:17:04

Episode 11, Part 3 cont. - The Silk Code

5/11/2007

-In this episode: Phil visits Mallory in London, the mystery of Stefan Antonescu deepens, and Phil comes face to face with his own mortality.

Duration:00:21:01

Episode 10, Part 3 The Subatomic Symptom - The Silk Code

5/10/2007

-In this episode: One year after the Amish incident, Phil D'Amato begins an even stranger case. Why did the body of a 30,000 year old mummy appear out of nowhere in the NYU library? And was the body that of the missing janitor?

Duration:00:31:09

Episode 9, Part 2 concluded, Basque Lands, ca 753 AD - The Silk Code

5/9/2007

-In this episode: Gwellyn and Jakob finally find the singers, but truth and knowledge exact a heavy cost.

Duration:00:45:08

Episode 8, Part 2 cont., Carthage, ca 753 AD - The Silk Code

5/8/2007

-In this episode: After a long and difficult journey at sea, Gwellyn, Jakob, and the others arrive at the home of the Vascones and discover the mysterious wonder of the caves. But murder is in the air.

Duration:00:40:44

Episode 7, Part 2 cont., Malagasy Island, ca 752 AD - The Silk Code

5/7/2007

-In this episode: Having been blown far off course by the winds, Gwellyn and Jakob find themselves on Malagasy Island. There they learn the ultimate destination of their quest.

Duration:00:34:39

Episode 18, Part 4: The Silk Code

5/6/2007

Not knowing whom he can trust, Phil D'Amato loses yet another colleague. He learns more about the silk cure and the Tocharian manuscripts, which seem to tie Neanderthals to the ancient Singers.

Duration:00:42:29