The Yard: Scotland Yard Murder Squad Book 1 by Alex Grecian (English) Paperback

Description: The Yard by Alex Grecian Victorian London is in the grip of a wave of crime and murder, with its citizens no longer able to trust the police to protect them. The newly formed Murder Squad of Scotland Yard, made up of just twelve detectives, battles in vain against the tide of violence and cruelty. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A gripping and atmospheric historical thriller, perfect for fans of The Interpretation of MurderA new killer is haunting Londons streets . . .A year after Jack the Ripper claimed his last victim, London is in the grip of a wave of terror. The newly formed Murder Squad of Scotland Yard battles in vain against the tide of horror.When the body of a detective is found, his lips sewn together and his eyes sewn shut, it becomes clear that no one is safe from attack. Has the Ripper returned - or is a new killer at large?And for Walter Day, the young policeman assigned the case, is time running out? Notes Its a year after Jack the Ripper claimed his last victim and London is in a wave of terror in Alex Grecians latest gripping and atmospheric historical thriller. An exuberantly grisly tale Guardian Back Cover 1889. One year on from Jack the Ripper, a new killer stalks Londons streets . . . But he has not reckoned on Scotland Yards newly formed Murder Squad and the team of new-recruit Walter Day and the worlds first forensic pathologist, Dr Kingsley . . . Written with shocking clarity, shiver-inducingly creepy. A racy read . . . an exciting, juicy debut Daily Express Luciously rich Jeffrey Deaver Throw in deranged prostitutes, poisonings and throat slittings galore, amidst lashings of London fog. Gory, lurid and tons of guilty fun Guardian A compelling whodunit and a cracking debut Short List If Charles Dickens isnt somewhere clapping his hands for this one, Wilkie Collins surely is New York Times Author Biography Alex Grecian worked for an ad agency before returning to writing fiction full-time and raising his son. Alex is the author of the long-running and critically acclaimed comic-book series Proof, and the bestselling Scotland Yard Murder Squad series. He lives in Topeka, Kansas, with his wife and son. Promotional "Headline" 1889. One year on from Jack the Ripper, a new killer stalks Londons streets . . . Details ISBN0241958911 Author Alex Grecian Year 2013 ISBN-10 0241958911 ISBN-13 9780241958919 Media Book Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Language English DEWEY 813.6 Series Scotland Yard Murder Squad Pages 592 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Subtitle Scotland Yard Murder Squad Book 1 Format Paperback UK Release Date 2013-01-03 Publication Date 2013-01-03 Alternative 9781405909099 Audience General NZ Release Date 2013-02-07 AU Release Date 2013-02-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:48535582;

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