"Silent Death" is the second detective in the lightning cycle about Commissar Rath, which began with the novel "Wet Fish". It continues the series of crime novels by Volker Kucher, beautifully adapted into the screen under the name "Babylon - Berlin".And Berlin again. Spring of 1930. A European city, the dazzling lights of advertising, the triumphant appearance of sound cinema. It is already called a new art. But there are also those for whom sound films are just a cheap indulgence to the undemanding tastes of the audience.Competition between sound and silent cinema is becoming increasingly fierce. And here he appears - the one who is capable of doing anything in the name of the "great mute". Or is he just covering it up?Gereon Rath tries to unravel several mysteries at once. And, of course, he again risks his life, his good name, and his career. One more step - and the truth will be revealed... Or will it just be a new twist in the drama?..