The Darker Arts

It is always a pleasure to sink my teeth into a Frey and McGray story: Oscar De Muriel's Victorian detective stories scratch my Sherlock-Holmes-meets-the-X-Files itch, and the fact that he keeps churning them out and that they are consistently good means I have a new tome to look forward to every su......more

English version below ************** Im 5. Band der Frey & McGray-Reihe gerät Madame Katerina, eine Hellseherin und wichtige Nebenfigur der Vorgängerbände unter Mordverdacht. Der ihr seit der Katastrophe mit seiner Schwester tief verbundene Adolphus McGray tut sein Bestes um ihr zu helfen und den wahre......more

Visit the locations For reasons unknown even to me, I wanted to read this at night. I'm not sleeping that well anyway at the moment so thought this would at least keep me entertained in the twilight hours. Can I just say - this WILL keep you entertained in those quiet hours and it's a brilliant time......more

Nachdem der Vorgängerband mich total begeistert hat, war ich etwas besorgt, ob "Die Totenfrau von Edinburgh" da mithalten kann. Und sie kann! Zwar nicht so actionreich, aber ebenso spannend, lustig und gruselig. Ich habe bis zur letzten Minute mitgefiebert und mitgerätselt.......more

Another brilliant Frey & McGray story, captivating from start to finish. This one was a classic who done it mystery with a gothic twist and oh so intriguing to read. Again, very different from the previous books, but outstanding in its own way; holding my attention throughout the novel, keeping me on......more