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Strange Beasts
A thrilling gaslamp fantasy set in the worlds of Dracula and Sherlock Holmes
Series: Harker & Moriarty
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In Belle Epoque Paris, a monster is murdering powerful men. Stopping it may be a woman's job. A researcher at the Royal Society for the Study of Abnormal Phenomena, Samantha Harker is more used to papercuts than knife fights. She also harbours a special power, allowing...
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The worlds of Dracula and Sherlock Holmes collide in this thrillingly original historical fantasy - full of mystery and monsters, slow-burn romance and stabby heroines
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In Belle Epoque Paris, a monster is murdering powerful men.
Stopping it may be a woman's job.
A researcher at the Royal Society for the Study of Abnormal Phenomena, Samantha Harker is more used to papercuts than knife fights. She also harbours a special power, allowing her to enter into the minds of monsters. It could help her crack this case – or have her thrown into an asylum.
Dr Helena Moriarty is the Society's finest agent who has forged a formidable career, despite the looming shadow of her notorious father. Where Hel's partners have a way of dying in mysterious circumstances, the reclusive Professor Moriarty doesn't seem far behind.
From Paris' glittering opera house to its darkest catacombs, the investigation pits Sam and Hel against magic, monsters, and men. And beneath their tenuous partnership, something else is growing...
The worlds of Dracula and Sherlock Holmes collide in this thrilling exploration of feminine power.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781399734806
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 October 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodderscape
Illustration: Possible B&W line drawings and map included in prelims
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 269g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Susan J. Morris is a fantasy author and editor, best known for a writing advice column featured on Amazon's Omnivoracious blog and her work editing Forgotten Realms novels. Susan delights in running workshops for Clarion West and in moderating panels for writing symposiums. When not writing or reading, Susan indulges in playing video games, training in Pilates, and experimenting with new plant-based food recipes. She lives in Sammamish, Washington with her partner, two cats, and entirely too many plants.
Strange Beasts is her debut novel.Also by Susan J. Morris
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