Silence is—Deadly

Silence is—Deadly is a science fiction novel by Bertrand Shurtleff, likely written in the early 1940s during World War II. The story takes place aboard the U.S. Cruiser 'Comerford' and explores the critical role of radio communication in naval operations, as well as themes of technology and treachery. The plot centers around a Czech scientist's invention that endangers the ship and its crew amid the war's escalating tensions.