Helpful Score: 1
This is a wonderful book. It takes off from the first page and grips you til the last. Jack the Ripper's recent actions have turned the London populace against the police and Scotland Yard. When one of their own turns up murdered, it's up to newcomer Det. Day to find his killer. The addition of several characters who are real historical figures during the time is great, and I loved the new discoveries in forensics that are just coming to light.
Grecian's gritty and realistic feel for London is amazing. You feel right there with the characters and places and feelings of the time period.
I sincerely hope this is the first in a series, because the characters were terrific, I cared what happened to them, and this author could go far with the story he's created.
Grecian's gritty and realistic feel for London is amazing. You feel right there with the characters and places and feelings of the time period.
I sincerely hope this is the first in a series, because the characters were terrific, I cared what happened to them, and this author could go far with the story he's created.
Helpful Score: 1
Author C. J. Sansom has Matthew Shardlake, a solicitor turned detective set in Tudor England. Shardlake has a trusted assistant and a physician friend who is instrumental in helping him solve murder mysteries.
Author C. S. Harris has Sybastian St. Cyr, a gentlemen with a knack for solving murders set in early 19th century England. St. Cyr has a loyal assistant and works closely with a trusted detective to solve murder mysteries. He has a close friend who is a physician knowledgable in autopsies and forensics of the day and is instrumental in helping to solve the crimes.
In this debut, Alex Grecian has Inspector Day, new to Scotland Yard, who forges a close alliance with a Constable to solve grisly murders in late 19th century Victorian England. He becomes friends with a physician turned medical examiner and coroner who provides needed clues to solve murders.
These series have one more thing in common. They are very good. Grecian has written an exceptional debut period thriller that will leave you eager for his sophomore effort. I'm looking forward to spending more time with Inspector Day.
Author C. S. Harris has Sybastian St. Cyr, a gentlemen with a knack for solving murders set in early 19th century England. St. Cyr has a loyal assistant and works closely with a trusted detective to solve murder mysteries. He has a close friend who is a physician knowledgable in autopsies and forensics of the day and is instrumental in helping to solve the crimes.
In this debut, Alex Grecian has Inspector Day, new to Scotland Yard, who forges a close alliance with a Constable to solve grisly murders in late 19th century Victorian England. He becomes friends with a physician turned medical examiner and coroner who provides needed clues to solve murders.
These series have one more thing in common. They are very good. Grecian has written an exceptional debut period thriller that will leave you eager for his sophomore effort. I'm looking forward to spending more time with Inspector Day.
