Evocative and Uncompromising Prose
Combining crime, corporate politics, and moral reckoning, Kissed the Girls by Anthony Silman is a gripping psychological thriller and social drama that offers a chilling reflection on how corruption and abuse thrive behind polished façades, revealing the dark underbelly of power, privilege, and exploitation.
The story revolves around Osiris Omar, a celebrated businessman whose vast empire hides a network of exploitation and manipulation. Behind his charm lies a predator who controls and silences his victims through money, contracts, and fear. His world intersects with that of Inigo Dicker-Browne and Archie Gramercy, two privileged lawyers who manipulate the law for profit and personal gain. When Suzanne Pickwick, a talented young designer, joins Omar’s company, her promising career soon turns into a nightmare of deceit. With the support of her colleague and other women who have suffered under Omar’s control, Suzanne begins to gather evidence that exposes the full extent of his crimes. Their secret operation ignites a movement.
Anthony Silman’s writing is confident, clear, and deeply observant. His language carries precision, allowing complex themes to unfold with ease. The characters are well-defined, their personalities layered with realism and moral conflict. Silman portrays power not as glamour but as decay, revealing the human cost of corruption and the courage it takes to challenge it. The narrative structure maintains steady tension while offering insight into the psychology of both the victim and oppressor. Through restrained yet evocative prose, Silman transforms a tale of exploitation into one of resilience and justice.
Kissed the Girls is a must-read for fans of intelligent thrillers, contemporary morality tales, and feminist narratives of justice. Bold, disturbing, and ultimately empowering, Silman’s novel reminds us that truth, though often buried, can still break through power’s most polished lies. 5 Stars!
