The Strings of Murder
- 416pages
- 15 heures de lecture
The brutal slaying of a violinist in his home in 1888 sparks a locked room murder mystery investigated by two diametrically opposed Edinburgh detectives.
Frey & McGray Séries
Cette série plonge les lecteurs dans les ruelles sombres d'Édimbourg à l'époque victorienne, mêlant le frisson des mystères policiers à d'effrayants éléments d'horreur. Suivez un duo peu conventionnel alors qu'ils se penchent sur des affaires qui défient la compréhension ordinaire, où le surnaturel se heurte à l'investigation rationnelle. C'est un récit captivant explorant la lutte entre la raison et l'irrationnel, dans un décor de secrets et d'intrigues historiques.
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A Fever of the Blood
- 432pages
- 16 heures de lecture
A spellbinding concoction of crime, history and horror - perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes and Jonathan Creek. New Year's Day, 1889. In Edinburgh's lunatic asylum, a patient escapes as a nurse lays dying. Leading the manhunt are legendary local Detective 'Nine-Nails' McGray and Londoner-in-exile Inspector Ian Frey. Before the murder, the suspect was heard in whispered conversation with a fellow patient - a girl who had been mute for years. What made her suddenly break her silence? And why won't she talk again? Could the rumours about black magic be more than superstition? McGray and Frey track a devious psychopath far beyond their jurisdiction, through the worst blizzard in living memory, into the shadow of Pendle Hill - home of the Lancashire witches - where unimaginable danger awaits.
A Mask of Shadows
- 496pages
- 18 heures de lecture
In the heart of Victorian Edinburgh, as the acclaimed Macbeth prepares to grace the stage, a sinister atmosphere envelops the city. A gruesome message, written in blood, hints at impending doom. As more bloody prophecies emerge, Detective 'Nine-Nails' McGray and Inspector Ian Frey are called to investigate. Frey dismisses the foreboding signs as mere publicity stunts, while McGray suspects supernatural forces at play. Their inquiry reveals that key figures, including the celebrated actors Ellen Terry and Henry Irving, along with Irving's enigmatic assistant Bram Stoker, all harbor motives for murder or fear for their lives. As the tension builds, it becomes evident that death will make its presence known on opening night, whether through dark magic or human malice. Praise for the Frey & McGray series highlights its engaging blend of horror, history, and humor, with critics calling it a fast-paced, clever, and riveting read. The dynamic duo's chemistry is likened to that of Holmes and Watson, making this mystery thriller a captivating page-turner filled with twists and excitement.
Loch of the Dead
- 438pages
- 16 heures de lecture
A mysterious woman pleads for the help of Inspectors Are and "Nine-Nails" McGray. Her son, illegitimate scion of the Koloman family, has received an anonymous death threat—right after learning he is to inherit the best part of a vast wine-producing estate. In exchange for their protection, she offers McGray the ultimate cure for his sister, who has been locked in an insane asylum after brutally murdering their parents: the miraculous waters that spring from a small island in the remote Loch Maree. The island has been a sacred burial ground since the time of the druids, but the legends around it will turn out to be much darker than McGray could have expected. Murder and increasingly bizarre happenings will intermingle throughout this trip to the Highlands, before Frey and McGray learn a terrible truth.
The Darker Arts
- 368pages
- 13 heures de lecture
Imagine a Victorian Jonathan Creek: find history and mystery in this fiendishly clever and compelling locked-room puzzle.
The Dance of the Serpents
- 368pages
- 13 heures de lecture
A spellbinding mix of history, horror and humour - the brand new Frey & McGray mystery...