Alex Reeve

Exceptional Sarah Hilary Don’t be ordinary, Leo. Passion has its price. 1883. Two young people have been killed near Portsmouth’s docks. When journalist and amateur detective Leo Stanhope arrives, the police have already dismissed the victims as a ‘molly-lad’ and a misfit. As Leo begins to investigate, what he uncovers will lead him to the dangers of the Navy shipyard,...

The third atmospheric mystery from the author of the Richard and the Judy Book Club choice, The House on Half Moon Street. 'Exceptional – you hear and smell and taste Victorian London' Sarah Hilary The headlines scream warnings about the Butcher of Berner Street! and the journalist behind them – Leo Stanhope – is secretly thrilled to see the effect...