A writer in Victorian London turns detective to clear his own name in this historical mystery series debut by a New York Times–bestselling author.Winner of the Macavity and Nero AwardsALA Reading List Award for Best Mystery“A masterpiece . . .a fantastic historical thriller, beautifully written, intricately plotted, and populated with unforgettable characters… . . . If you liked The Alienist, you will absolutely love this book. I was spellbound from the first page to last.” —Douglas Preston”“An absolute master of the thriller.” —Dean KoontzThomas De Quincey, infamous for his memoir Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, is the major suspect in a series of ferocious murders identical to ones that terrorized London forty-three years earlier.The blueprint for the killings seems to be De Quincey’s essay On Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts. Desperate to clear his name but crippled by opium addiction, De Quincey is aided by his devoted daughter Emily and a pair of determined Scotland Yard detectives.In Murder as a Fine Art, David Morrell plucks De Quincey, Victorian London, and the Ratcliffe Highway murders from history. Fogbound streets become a battleground between a literary star and a brilliant murderer, whose lives are linked by secrets long buried but never forgotten.“A highly entertaining thriller. . . . An inspired blend of innovation, history, and gore. Murder is rarely this much fun.” —Washington Post“Morrell writes action scenes like nobody's business.” —New York Times Book Review“A brilliantly plotted thriller that will take you to the cobble-stoned streets of Victorian London.” —Entertainment Weekly

A thrilling historical novel of an assassination plot, conspiracy and divided loyalties in seventeenth century England.London 1678.Charles II is likely to die without a legitimate heir. His Catholic brother, James, is next in line to the throne. Across the country, fear of a return to Catholicism and its cruel persecution runs rife.Fueling the hysteria are rumours of a Catholic plot to assassinate the king. Orchestrated by Titus Oates, its validity seems confirmed when prominent magistrate, Sir Edmund Godfrey is brutally murdered and his body thrown into a ditch.Nathaniel Thompson, close ally to the king, is certain Oates’ claims are a hoax. He is determined to expose Oates as the traitor he truly is.But Nat’s convictions put him directly in sight of the conspirators. Those who will stop at nothing to spread fear and unrest.Nat’s loyalty is tested — to his King, country and even his wife.Can he find allies willing to prove his case without losing his livelihood, his marriage . . . even his life?Based on the true events of the Popish Plot in late 17th century England, The Plot is perfect for fans of Robert Harris, Andrew Taylor, C. J. Sansom, S. J. Parris S.G. Maclean, A.D. Swanston, Sam Burnell, and Ken Follett.Please note this was previously published as The Road to Newgate.PRAISE FOR THE PLOT:‘Moved me greatly and brought tears to my eyes. Gripping, moving, and brilliantly captures this tense and sometimes brutal episode in late seventeenth-century English history.’ Andrea Zuvich, author of A Year in the Life of Stuart Britain‘A real pleasure to read.’ Denis Bock, author of The Ash Garden‘Meticulously researched, vividly imagined, and deftly plotted. Rich, resonating and relevant.’ Catherine Hokin, author of The Fortunate Ones????? ‘Braithwaite has written a story filled with intrigue, danger, drama and mystery.’ Amy B.????? ‘This was an intense and intriguing journey on the price of justice in 17th century London . . . the plot rich and gripping.’ The Book Junkie????? ‘An atmospheric and engrossing fictional account of Titus Oates’ “Popish Plot”.’ Vanessa C.????? ‘Kate Braithwaite bring Titus Oates alive here in all his slimy fraudulence.’ Sherry

An odd couple of detectives descends on New Orleans to search for a missing heiress in this hard-boiled mystery by the creator of Perry Mason.   Bertha Cool is a bulldog of a woman with an attitude to match. Donald Lam is a handsome ex-lawyer who makes up for in brains what he lacks in brawn. Together, they’re an unlikely pair of private detectives on a mission to find Roberta Fenn, a missing model and heiress in New Orleans. It’s a seemingly simple case of lost and found . . .   Except, Donald can’t help but wonder why someone would hire a firm out of Los Angeles instead of one based in the Big Easy. Also, locating Roberta proves surprisingly effortless. Keeping track of her is not. She disappears, leaving a body behind in her apartment. Now Cool and Lam must find Roberta and a killer, before someone makes them disappear as well . . .  “Cool and Lam are an amusing and endearing pair—perfect foils for one another.” —Monica Muller, 1001 Nights: The Aficionado’s Guide to Mystery and Detective Fiction  “No one has ever matched Gardner for swift, sure exposition.” —Kirkus Reviews

Meet Miss Jane Treen – the coffee-drinking cat lover dressed head to toe in tweed, who just happens to be a secret super sleuth!London, 1941: Miss Jane Treen is at her desk, strong black coffee in hand and fluffy ginger cat by her side, when her top-secret government work is interrupted by an urgent call to Devon. A woman has been found dead in a lake in a place where she shouldn’t have been. Jane needs to gather the clues and find the killer before someone else from the agency gets hurt…Shy and handsome code-breaker Arthur Cilento is bewildered by the arrival of the efficient Miss Treen and her cat Marmaduke. She bursts into his life unexpectedly, forcing him out of his comfort zone. The reluctant colleagues huddle near the warmth of a crackling fire in Arthur's country home, working to piece together the murderous puzzle at hand.In the sleepy Devon village, someone is hiding something: but is it the busybody vicar and his sister, the dutiful housekeeper and her secretive son, the stern librarian, or someone else altogether? And who were the people with the woman in the lake on the day she died?No sooner have Arthur and Jane have drawn up a list of suspects, than a parcel reveals a clue that sends them in hot pursuit of a coded diary stashed in a village church. But as the heavy wooden door slams behind them and a key turns in the lock, one thing is sure: they need to unravel the truth and crack this code before the killer decides their number is up…But if they can catch the culprit in time, might this unusual pair become the finest crime-solving partnership since Holmes and Watson hung up their hats…?If you love twisty crime novels, top-secret intrigue and the very best of Golden Age mysteries, then you will adore Helena Dixon’s totally gripping cozy novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Verity Bright!What readers are saying about The Secret Detective Agency:‘I ATE this up. what more could I ask for???… Loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Hooked from start to finish… This book is an absolute delight!’ reading_barefoot_on_the_beach‘DANCE WITH BOOK GLEE AND READ HAPPILY!!… I love the characters! One moment I thought I knew who it was! The next minute a dead body shows up! I devoured it!… Must Read!… Bravo!!! ’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Absolutely hooked from the start. Full of action but cosy!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘The reveal. WHOOSH! THAT was unexpected. I was so sure of who it was...I was V E R Y wrong :-) . A really great read!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I just loved this book! I read this book within a couple of hours in one sitting as I couldn’t put it down.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘I was hooked from the very beginning. I LOVED the cat. I need more Marmaduke!’ Goodreads reviewer, ????‘Oh my goodness what a journey. So ridiculously good.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Terrific! Wonderfully paced and beautifully written, kept me enthralled for the entire book.’ Novel Kicks, ?????‘Reels you in, I didn't want to put it down… Kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat!’ NetGalley reviewer, ????‘Keeps you racing and guessing through every moment! Absolutely loved it!’ writergirl5786‘I devoured The Secret Detective Agency in a single sitting—it was that good! The twists really kept me guessing!’ NetGalley reviewer‘Oooh! A Second World War spy thriller-cum-murder mystery! Who could resist?’ Reading, Writing, Wandering, ?????‘A joy to read! I was glued to the pages!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????

To solve a murder case, Thomas Littlejohn contends with ghosts, Nazis, and crooked real estate speculators Known across London as one of the premier slumlords of the East End, Solomon Burt has never fallen in love with a property the way he has with Harwood, a faded manor house halfway between London and the sea. When the owner refuses to sell, Burt uses every trick he knows to buy the house out from under the man and convert it into apartments. Now Burt owns the property lock, stock, and barrel—but he will have to share it with the ghosts. When Burt is found murdered, the tenants fear a ghost might be responsible. Detective-Inspector Littlejohn is called down from London to solve the case and restore reason. But what he find lurking in the back corners of Harwood is far more dangerous than a poltergeist.