Dance of the Serpents

MYSTICAL PUZZLE FOR CURIOUS MINDS. Should they hunt the most powerful witches or die at the hands of the Queen of England? Christmas Eve, 1889. In a secret unit of the Edinburgh police — the Department for the Investigation of Unsolved Cases, presumed to be of an inexplicable and supernatural nature — there have been bad days. But today is definitely the worst. The Prime Minister summons the scandalously famous inspectors Ian Frey and Ninefingered MacGray in the middle of the night and informs them: Queen Victoria, the most powerful person in the country, desires their death. They have killed her beloved mediums... To earn a pardon, Frey and MacGray must embark on a mission tantamount to a death sentence. And at the same time, uncover what secret is actually hidden in the palace. A thrilling Victorian detective featuring a duo of charismatic and devilishly charming detectives. ------------------------------ “A thrilling Victorian detective featuring a duo of charismatic and devilishly charming detectives.” — Ian Rankin “An extremely entertaining Victorian mystery.” — The New York Times “A page-turner that won't let you get bored.” — Independent “I make an official statement: I am a fan of Frey and MacGray!” — Christopher Fowler “Clever, at times terrifying, brilliantly written story... Just what you need!” — Crime Review