City of Fear — Richard James

'Wonderfully atmospheric, full of the thrills of Victorian London.' Adam Croft 1892. Fear stalks the streets of London. Set around the Bowman of the Yard series, Bowman's Casebook is a set of stand alone adventures following the investigations of Inspector George Bowman of Scotland Yard.The Camden Kidnappings. Sergeant Graves is called upon to investigate the disappearance of two children in Camden; one the daughter of a bargeman, the other of a wealthy doctor.The Chiswick Robbery. Detective Inspector Ignatius Hicks brings his unique skills to the investigation of a robbery. Can he solve the case and restore his reputation?The Stepney Blackmailing. Inspector Bowman is approached by Isabella Stallard, heiress to the famous Latchford fortune. She reveals she is being subjected to blackmail by persons unknown. The Christmas Murders. When a series of murders takes place around The Silver Cross, Inspector Bowman is shocked to find the landlord, Harris, under suspicion. Richard James is an actor, playwright and author with many credits to his name. The Bowman of the Yard series marks his first as an author. Other books in the acclaimed series include The Head in the Ice and The Body in the Trees.Praise for Richard James:'A genuinely impressive debut.' Andrew Cartmel, The Vinyl Detective'Richard James has chosen a period he clearly has great affection for as a setting. He revels in the details and in sharing what his characters see and feel around them. It's a time long-gone now, but in the hands of the author, as vibrant and full of life as it must surely once have been.' Desmond Bagley