A Rage of Souls - (Simon Westow Mystery) by Chris Nickson

About the Book

"Leeds, 1826. Thieftaker Simon Westow is watching Frederick Fox - a local crook who recently returned to Leeds with his wife after receiving a mysterious pardon from the gallows. With the help of his assistants, Jane and Sally, Simon tracks the Foxes to a property in the city - and discovers a body. What is the connection between the dead man and Fox, and is there a link to Fox's imprisonment? When a brutal killer strikes again, Simon struggles to make sense of the chilling mystery. Nothing adds up as he is drawn into a twisted maze of murder and deception. Can he solve the conundrum before more deaths occur?"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Dark secrets. Perplexing murders. A tangled puzzle.

Leeds, 1826. Thieftaker Simon Westow is watching Frederick Fox - a local crook who recently returned to Leeds with his wife after receiving a mysterious pardon from the gallows.

With the help of his assistants, Jane and Sally, Simon tracks the Foxes to a property in the city - and discovers a body. What is the connection between the dead man and Fox, and is there a link to Fox's imprisonment?

When a brutal killer strikes again, Simon struggles to make sense of the chilling mystery. Nothing adds up as he is drawn into a twisted maze of murder and deception. Can he solve the conundrum before more deaths occur?

This unputdownable historical mystery set in nineteenth-century Leeds is perfect for fans of Anne Perry, Charles Finch, C.S. Harris and Andrea Penrose.

Review Quotes

Vividly evokes the atmosphere of nineteenth-century Leeds and keeps the plot tense and twisty throughout-- "Booklist"

A first-rate, complex mystery that delves deeply into the many social injustices of the time-- "Kirkus Reviews"

[An] excellent crime thriller-- "Historical Novels Review on Them Without Pain"

A dark and complex mystery that contrasts genuine honor with the false tokens paraded by the upper classes-- "Kirkus Reviews Starred Review of The Scream of Sins"

A dark, gritty page-turner . . . Multiple twists combined with realistic period ambience and vivid characters make this a riveting read-- "Booklist on The Scream of Sins"

A fine choice for fans of British historical mysteries-- "Booklist on The Blood Covenant"

An action-packed mystery that provides interesting historical details about despicable crimes-- "Kirkus Reviews on The Dead Will Rise"

Brimming with Nickson's trademark period details, memorable characters, and realistic portrayal of life in nineteenth-century England - but also filled with frightening twists, bloody violence, suspense, and danger - this may just be Nickson's best Simon Westow book yet-- "Booklist on Them Without Pain"

Nickson does a superb job using the grim living and working conditions for the city's poor as a backdrop for a memorable and affecting plot. JAMES ELLROY fans will be enthralled-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review of The Blood Covenant"

Nickson's richly authentic descriptions of life in nineteenth-century Britain combine with a grisly plot and characters who jump off the page-- "Booklist on The Dead Will Rise"

This gritty and surprise-filled mystery will enthrall both newcomers and series fans-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review of The Dead Will Rise"

Well-drawn characters, plentiful historical details, and a real feeling for Leeds in all its gritty glory-- "Kirkus Reviews on Them Without Pain"