To the Dark - (Simon Westow Mystery) by Chris Nickson (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><i>Leeds, 1822. </i>The body of Laurence Poole, a petty local thief, emerges from the melting snow by the river at Flay Cross Mill. Could a coded notebook found in his room explain what caused his death? Thief-taker Simon Westow's hunt for the truth pits him against some dangerous, powerful enemies who'll happily kill him in a heartbeat - if they can.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><i><b>Winter is about to take a chilling twist...</b> <p/> <b>Thief-taker Simon Westow is drawn into a deadly puzzle when the melting snow reveals a dark secret in this gripping historical mystery, perfect for fans of Anne Perry and Charles Finch.</b></i> <p/> <i>Leeds, 1822. </i>The city is in the grip of winter, but the chill deepens for thief-taker Simon Westow and his young assistant, Jane, when the body of Laurence Poole, a petty local thief, emerges from the melting snow by the river at Flay Cross Mill. <p/> A coded notebook found in Laurence's room mentions Charlie Harker, the most notorious fence in Leeds who's now running for his life, and the mysterious words: To the dark. What was Laurence hiding that caused his death? Simon's hunt for the truth pits him against some dangerous, powerful enemies who'll happily kill him in a heartbeat - if they can.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>CHRIS NICKSON TO THE DARK <i>Leeds, 1822.</i> The city is in the grip of winter, but the chill deepens for thief-taker Simon Westow and his young assistant, Jane, when the body of Laurence Poole, a petty local thief, emerges from the melting snow by the river at Flay Cross Mill. A coded notebook found in Laurence's room mentions Charlie Harker, the most notorious fence in Leeds who's now running for his life, and the mysterious words: <i>To the dark.</i> What was Laurence hiding that caused his death? Simon's hunt for the truth pits him against some dangerous, powerful enemies who'll happily kill him in a heartbeat - if they can.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><i>An exciting debut ... Steeped in Regency atmosphere, it holds your interest from beginning to end</i>-- "<b>Kirkus Reviews</b> on <b>The Hanging Psalm</b>"<br><br><i>Another strong entry in a consistently satisfying series. Fine writing, a carefully crafted story, unexpected plot twists, plenty of human interest, and authentic descriptions of life in nineteenth-century Leeds make this a book with broad appeal for mystery fans</i>-- "<b>Booklist</b>"<br><br><i>Beautifully balanced between suspense and action ... the historical background ... as always, engaging, detailed and authentic</i>-- "<b>Joanne Harris</b>, bestselling author of <b>Chocolat</b>, on <b>The Hocus Girl</b>"<br><br><i>Combines multiple twists, vivid descriptions of life in the early nineteenth century, strong characters, and a surprising ending. A perfect read-alike for David Liss' popular series starring another British thief-taker, Benjamin Weaver</i>-- "<b>Booklist</b> on <b>The Hocus Girl</b>"<br><br><i>Gripping ... offers authentic period ambience, vivid characters, crisp dialogue, and plenty of twists</i>-- "<b>Booklist</b> on <b>The Hanging Psalm</b>"<br><br><i>Outstanding ... Historical mysteries don't get much better than this</i>-- "<b> Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b> of <b> The Hocus Girl</b>"<br><br><i>Solid ... a welcome contrast to such aristocratic Regency sleuths as C.S. Harris's Sebastian St. Cyr</i>-- "<b>Publishers Weekly</b> on <b>The Hanging Psalm</b>"<br><br><i>This dark tale features a strong and sympathetic hero as well as equally appealing supporting characters ... Likely to draw in readers of Andrea Penrose, Charles Finch, and Anne Perry</i>-- "<b>Library Journal</b> on <b>The Hanging Psalm</b>"<br><br><i>This historical tour de force reminds readers who come for the mystery that life hasn't changed for the disenfranchised</i>-- "<b>Kirkus Reviews Starred Review</b> of <b>The Hocus Girl</b>"<br><br><i>This is an excellent historical mystery, the second in the Simon Westow series. Readers will enjoy it and look forward to additional books</i>-- "<b>Historical Novels Review</b> of <b>The Hocus Girl</b>"<br><br><i>For readers who appreciate realistic historical atmosphere and details of the sometimes grim life in a 19th-century factory town. Fans of Jeri Westerson's "Crispin Guest" series will appreciate the mystery and ambiance</i> - <b>Library Journal</b> <p/> <i>Superior ... The whodunit is enhanced by a grim portrait of life on the streets, embodied in a homeless child whom Jane befriends. Nickson again demonstrates mastery of the historical mystery</i> - <b>Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b><br><br><i>"Another cleverly detailed mystery thick with historical atmosphere and nuanced characters"</i> - <b>Kirkus Reviews</b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Chris Nickson</b> is the author of eight Tom Harper mysteries and seven highly acclaimed novels in the Richard Nottingham series. He is also a well-known music journalist. He lives in his beloved Leeds.
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