The Strings of Murder

The Strings of Murder: Frey & McGray Book 1

Fiction & Poetry, Modern & Contemporary Fiction, Crime, Thrillers & True Crime, Crime & Thrillers
Paperback Published on: 12/02/2015
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The Strings of Murder
great mix a of classic noir and entertaining horror
Completely loved this new historical crime novel, based during an unsettled time for Scotland Yard in Edinburgh 1888. The start of a brilliant new series b... READ MORE
Anjuli at Dorking
The Strings of Murder
Marvellous maestro of crime
A perfect blend of mystery, suspense and Victorian crime. The set up of the novel is very much the same as a Sherlock Holmes case, or even a Jonathan ... READ MORE
Danni at Oxford

Synopsis

'A hugely entertaining Victorian mystery' New York Times 'I enjoyed this - properly creepy and Gothic' Ian Rankin

A spellbinding concoction of crime, history and horror - perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes and Jonathan Creek
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Edinburgh, 1888. A violinist is murdered in his home.

The dead virtuoso's maid swears she heard three musicians playing in the night. But with only one body in the locked practice room - and no way in or out - the case makes no sense.

Fearing a national panic over another Ripper, Scotland Yard sends Inspector Ian Frey to investigate under the cover of a fake department specializing in the occult.

However, Frey's new boss, Detective 'Nine-Nails' McGray, actually believes in such supernatural nonsense.

McGray's tragic past has driven him to superstition, but even Frey must admit that this case seems beyond reason.

And once someone loses all reason, who knows what they will lose next . . .
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'This is wonderful. A brilliant, moving, clever, lyrical book - I loved it' Manda Scott

'A great cop double-act . . . It's the pairing of the upright Frey and the unorthodox McGray that notches up the stars for this book' Sunday Sport

'A brilliant mix of horror, history, and humour. Genuinely riveting . . . with plenty of twists, this will keep you turning the pages. It's clever, occasionally frightening and superbly written - The Strings Of Murder is everything you need in a mystery thriller' Crime Review

  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 9780718179823
  • Number of pages: 416
  • Weight: 300g
  • Dimensions: 192 x 128 x 40 mm

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The Strings of Murder
Well crafted mystery but didn't like the characters
Set in the 1880s this is a historical crime novel and I must admit I was impressed with the social detail that surrounds this tale. Inspector Frey of Lond... READ MORE
Butterflytails
The Strings of Murder
Disappointing and exploitative
Inspector Ian Frey of Scotland Yard is sent to Edinburgh to help with the investigations into what may be a copycat basing his murders on those of Jack the... READ MORE
CuteBadger
The Strings of Murder
A gloriously rich debut performance by a virtuoso writer!
This has to be one of the most fascinating and brilliantly written historical novels I have read and I for one really hope that this is the start of a bril... READ MORE
TheBookTrail
The Strings of Murder
A Great Read
The Strings of Murder is the brilliant crime debut of Oscar De Muriel who has written a brilliant mixture of crime historical noir mixed with a touch of ho... READ MORE
atticusfinch1048
The Strings of Murder
Great Debut
I really enjoyed this debut novel set in Victorian Edinburgh received for review from Real Readers. It was very well written enabling me to imagine it all ... READ MORE
Nicki M
The Strings of Murder
On the fiddle...
Writing your debut novel is hard; I should know, I’ve been two-thirds through mine for about five years now. And when you eventually crack it open and nud... READ MORE
NJ
The Strings of Murder
Great story that embraces the macabre and noir of the Gothic style
This book may have its problems but I must say I loved it none-the-less. The story is intriguing, embracing the macabre and noir feeling of much of the wr... READ MORE
Ecowitch
The Strings of Murder
A bit of a slow-burner
Set in the grim Victorian times when London was covered in darkness, smog and grime and Jack the Ripper is on the loose, there are major changes happening ... READ MORE
Page to Stage Reviews (Zarina)
The Strings of Murder
A brilliant debut!
The author’s love of, and passion for, Victorian crime fiction comes shining through the book, garnered by his childhood reading, growing up in Mexico, of ... READ MORE
Raven88
The Strings of Murder
strings of murder
fantastic book, captivating and a real page turener
Lauren Gilhooly
The Strings of Murder
One of my all-time favourites!
I absolutely adore this series. The characters are brilliant, the writing - incorporating real, historical, events… amazing! I can’t get enough!
Carys
The Strings of Murder
Recommend!
Over the course of a day, Ian McFrey loses all that is important to him; his job at Scotland Yard and his fiancee. However, his previously shining career a... READ MORE
M Cooke