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The Darker Arts

Frey & McGray, Book 5

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Madame Katerina, Detective 'Nine Nails' McGray's most trusted clairvoyant, hosts a séance 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 Frey is summoned to help, which turns out to be difficult as he is still dealing with the loss of his uncle and has developed a form of post-traumatic stress (not yet identified in the 19th century).

This seems an impossible puzzle. Either something truly supernatural has occurred - or a fiendishly clever plot is covering a killer's tracks....

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A ripping yarn. A locked room mystery. Humourous characters. Constantly dashing from moment to moment. I loved the narration of Mr Secomb, as usual.

The best of the series so far

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A bit drawn out but very descriptive and ultimately clever. I rather
Liked the performance, with reservations

Very interesting

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This latest story in a very excellent series is excellent. It is well written and the narration is superb! I can’t wait for the next book!

Excellent!

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I did like the book and the reader is very good. The only thing I found extremely irritating is shouting towards the end. I understand that the story was nearing conclusion and the setting was demanding maybe a bit more passionate reading, however, it was way way way too loud. I had to stop a few times, since it literally gave me a headache. I wish the publishers modulated the loudness just a bit, because it really is at the moment preventing me to actually finish the book. I had to actually skip a few places with shouting and at the moment have to wait for the headache to subside, while writing this review, until I am able to listen to the final chapter. It really is unpleasant and is ruining the whole reading experience.

A great story, even though a bit drawn out

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A slightly different book to the others in the series, less of the detecting but still an excellent book. Andy Secombe's performance is, as always, superb and really brings the story to life. If you haven't read any of this series then jump in you wont regret it. Only problem is I now have to wait for the next one.

Another great work from Mr de Muriel

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