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Informationen zum Autor Mick Finlay Klappentext A British set debut historical crime title that taps into the perennially popular market of Sherlock Holmes. '"Arrowood" is a flawed but engaging hero and the plot spins from peril to twist and back with real panache' "The Times" Zusammenfassung ‘Crackles with energy and wit’ – The Times
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'Arrowood is a flawed but engaging hero and the plot spins from peril to twist and back with real panache' The Times
'A fantastic creation' The Spectator
'Richly inventive' Daily Telegraph
'Compelling' Seattle Times
'Strongly reminiscent of Robert Galbraith's Cormoran Strike novels...a memorable detective who can stand among the best' Harrow Times
'Arrowood feels... like he's always existed, we're only now being treated to an introduction. Mick Finlay's atmospheric, detailed, singular London is a terrifying place I hope to return to again and again.' Ross Armstrong, bestselling author of The Watcher
'If you ever thought the Sherlock Holmes stories might benefit from being steeped in gin, caked in grime and then left unwashed for weeks...Mick Finlay's 1895-set detective debut is for you.' Crime Scene
'A book with enough warmth, charm, humour, and intrigue to signal the start of an excellent new series.' Vaseem Khan, author of The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra
'Stunningly dark and atmospheric crime debut. This is a story that packs a powerful punch. With murder, intrigue, dark humour, compelling characters and an extraordinary backdrop, it's to be hoped that Arrowood is just the opener for a thrilling and original new series.' Lancashire Evening Post
'Readers of historical detective fiction will enjoy this well-set, darkly humorous addition to the canon.' Historical Novel Society
