
Paperback
The Darker Arts
$35.95
- Paperback
432 pages
- Release Date
25 February 2020
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Summary
Madame Katerina, Detective ‘Nine Nails’ McGray’s most trusted clairvoyant, hosts a seance for three of Edinburgh’s wealthiest families.
The following morning everyone is found dead, with Madame Katerina being the only survivor. When questioned she alleges a tormented spirit killed the families for revenge.McGray, even though he believes her, must find a rational explanation that holds up in court, else Katerina will be sentenced to death.Inspector Ian …Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781409187639 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1409187632 |
| Author: | Oscar de Muriel |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Orion |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 432 |
| Release Date: | 25 February 2020 |
| Weight: | 300g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 130mm x 32mm |
| Series: | A Frey & McGray Mystery |
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Critics Review
‘A hugely entertaining Victorian mystery’ - New York Times
‘Properly creepy and Gothic’ - Ian Rankin‘A brilliant mix of horror, history, and humour. Genuinely riveting with plenty of twists, this will keep you turning the pages. It’s clever, occasionally frightening and superbly written … Everything you need in a mystery thriller’ - Crime ReviewIt’s official: I am addicted to Frey and McGray - Christopher Fowler, author of the Bryant and May seriesAbout The Author
Oscar de Muriel
Oscar de Muriel was born in Mexico City where he began writing stories aged seven, and later came to the UK to complete a PhD in Chemistry. Whilst working as a translator and playing the violin, the idea for a spooky whodunnit series came to him and Nine-Nails McGray was born. Oscar has now written four Frey and McGray titles and splits his time between Manchester and Mexico City.
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