"The year is 1665 ... When a girl is gruesomely murdered, thief taker Charlie Tuesday reluctantly agrees to take on the case. But the horrific remains tell him this is no isolated death. The killer's mad appetites are part of a master plan that could destroy London, and reveal the dark secrets of Ch
The Thief Taker - 01 - The Thief Taker
โ Scribed by C. S. Quinn
- Publisher
- Thomas & Mercer
- Year
- 2014
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 215 KB
- Category
- Fiction
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โฆ Synopsis
The year is 1665. Black Death ravages London. A killer stalks the streets in a plague doctors hood and mask...
When a girl is gruesomely murdered, thief taker Charlie Tuesday reluctantly agrees to take on the case. But the horrific remains tell him this is no isolated death. The killers mad appetites are part of a master plan that could destroy London and reveal the dark secrets of Charlies own past.
Now the thief taker must find this murderous mastermind before the plague obliterates the evidence street by street. This terrifying pursuit will take Charlie deep into the black underbelly of old London, where alchemy, witchcraft and blood-spells collide.
In a city drowned in darkness, death could be the most powerful magic of all.
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Review
'Sharp, atmospheric and sumptuous. Simon Toyne, bestselling author of Sanctus
This is really captivating, vivid writing. Descriptions that come straight off the pages and permeate deep into your senses, and a truly electrifying pace. Quinn is a brilliant new talent! Peter James
C.S. Quinn has created a gripping and unforgettable read. Louise Voss, bestselling author
About the Author
C.S. Quinn is a travel and lifestyle journalist for The Times, The Guardian and The Mirror, alongside many magazines. Prior to this, Quinns background in historic research won prestigious postgraduate funding from the British Art Council. Quinn pooled these resources, combining historical research with first-hand experiences in far-flung places to create The Thief Takers London.
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