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The Year of the Gun

A Sherlock Holmes themed spy thriller from the series shortlisted for the SpyMasters Book Prize 2025
Series: The Irregular
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The Year of the Gun by H.B. Lyle is a gripping Crime & Thriller novel set in the turbulent atmosphere of 1912 London. As tensions rise with international political intrigues, the protagonist, a former spy named Wiggins, finds himself pulled back into a world of danger and espionage. Caught between revolutionaries and shadowy conspiracies, he must navigate a complex web of threats to protect the city's fragile peace.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy fast-paced crime and thriller novels set against the backdrop of post-World War I chaos. It follows an ex-spy navigating political intrigue and danger, offering a compelling mix of historical detail, action, and suspense.

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The Year of the Gun

The follow-up to the acclaimed The Red Ribbon and the third book in 'a great new series' (Mick Herron, author of Spook Street)

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1912. Released from the Secret Service, Wiggins sets out for New York and his lost lover, Bela. But after an altercation on board, he finds himself among the low-life of Britain's poorest city, Dublin.

Wiggins falls in with gangster Patrick O'Connell and is soon driving the boss's girlfriend around town. Molly wants O'Connell to support her Irish nationalist causeβ€”a cause needing guns to defeat the Britishβ€”and then they go to find them in America.

Finally, Wiggins can solve the mystery of Bela and meet his old mentor, Sherlock Holmes, in a story of escalating intrigue, danger, and violence.

Series: The Irregular

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The Year of the Gun by H.B. Lyle receives praise for its engaging blend of real history and storytelling, with action sequences reminiscent of Lee Child's works. Reviewers applaud its entertaining historical narrative, dynamic characters, and vivid depiction of Edwardian-era settings. The series is highlighted for its exhilarating and immersive portrayal of historical crime.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473655515

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 185g

Pages: 256

About the Author

H.B. Lyle lives in South London with his partner and their twin daughters. After a career in feature film development, he took an MA in creative writing, followed by a PhD, at the University of East Anglia, an experience which led to the creation of The Irregular. He also writes screenplays and teaches undergraduates.

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