The Darker Arts

Beschreibung

Madame Katerina, Detective 'Nine Nails' McGray's most trusted clairvoyant, hosts a séance for three of Edinburgh's wealthiest families.<BR><BR>The following morning everyone is found dead, with Madame Katerina being the only survivor. When questioned she alleges a tormented spirit killed the families for revenge.<BR><BR>McGray, even though he believes her, must find a rational explanation that holds up in court, else Katerina will be sentenced to death.<BR><BR>Inspector Ian Frey is summoned to help, which turns out to be difficult as he is still dealing with the loss of his uncle, and has developed a form of post-traumatic stress (not yet identified in the 19th century).<BR><BR>This seems an impossible puzzle.

Either something truly supernatural has occurred - or a fiendishly clever plot is covering a killer's tracks...

Angaben vom Händler.