The Darker Arts by Oscar de Muriel - ISBN: 9781409187639
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  • 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
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
What They're Saying

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 Review

It’s official: I am addicted to Frey and McGray - Christopher Fowler, author of the Bryant and May series

About 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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