The Hellfire Conspiracy (Barker & Llewelyn, No. 4)

The Hellfire Conspiracy is a gripping historical mystery novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

When a distraught guardsman consults Cyrus Barker, a private enquiry agent, and his young apprentice Thomas Llewelyn about his missing daughter, they suspect she may have fallen victim to white slavers.

However, as they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a sinister plot involving London's most powerful secret society, The Hellfire Conspiracy.

With taut plotting, interesting variations on familiar themes, and an incorporation of political issues of the day, this series elevates itself above most pastiches.

Veteran mystery readers may not be too surprised at the killer's identity, but the suspenseful ride to get there is sure to keep you guessing until the very end.

Don't miss out on this thrilling adventure in what is "fast becoming one of the genre's best historical-mystery series" (Booklist).