Lawless and the Devil of Euston Square

Name: Lawless and the Devil of Euston Square
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SKU: 9781785650154
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By William Sutton

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Lawless and the Devil of Euston Square by William Sutton is a gripping crime and thriller novel set in Victorian London. It follows the adventures of newly recruited detective Campbell Lawless as he navigates the city's treacherous underbelly. Lawless must tackle corruption and political intrigues while trying to solve a complex case involving mysterious deaths and explosive secrets.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this gripping crime novel if you have a taste for Victorian London mysteries filled with atmospheric settings and intricate plots. The story weaves elements of historical intrigue with a compelling detective protagonist, making it perfect for fans of richly detailed period crime thrillers.

Lawless and the Devil of Euston Square

"Before Holmes, there was Lawless - Before Lawless, the London streets weren't safe towalk" - London, 1859.

The first book in this series had a good fan base, good sales and received particular interest from Barnes and Noble. Appeals to fans of Kate Griffin, Alex Grecian, M.R.C. Kasasian, George Mann and Oscar de Muriel. This is a strong historical thriller that will sit well alongside Titan's popular Sherlock Holmes and other period mystery series. Described as "fine, extravagant and thoroughly enjoyable" by The Scotsman, and "First-rate Victorian crime fiction" by The Herald.

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"Before Holmes, there was Lawless - Before Lawless, the London streets weren't safe to walk" - London, 1859.

Novice detective, Campbell Lawless, stumbles onto the trail of Berwick Skelton, an elusive revolutionary, seemingly determined to bring London to its knees through a series of devilish acts of terrorism. But cast into a lethal, intoxicating world of music hall hoofers, industrial sabotage and royal scandal, will Lawless survive long enough to capture this underworld nemesis, before he unleashes his final vengeance on a society he wants wiped from the face of the Earth?

Lawless and the Devil of Euston Square is the first of a series of Victorian thrillers featuring London policeman, Campbell Lawless on his rise through the ranks and his initiation as a spy.

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Lawless and the Devil of Euston Square is a gripping Victorian crime novel, praised for its atmospheric setting and intricate plot. Reviewers appreciate the authentic historical detail and compelling narrative that captures London's complexities during that era. The protagonist, Campbell Lawless, is highlighted for his intelligence and tenacity, maintaining interest throughout various twists and turns in the story.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785650154

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 November 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 410g

Pages: 464

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction William Sutton

About the Author

William Sutton comes from Dunblane, Scotland. He has written for The Times and the Fortean Times, acted in the longest play in the world, and played cricket for Brazil. He writes for international magazines about language, music and futurology. His plays have been produced on radio and in London fringe theatres. He has performed at events from the Edinburgh Festival to High Down Prison, often wielding a ukulele.