Half Moon Street by Alex Reeve. Felony and Mayhem Press, 2018. Mystery. Ready for a Victorian mystery that will take you back to the times of Charles Dickens' London? This unusual mystery stars Leo Stanhope, a neatly dressed young man who works at the morgue. But, Leo's big secret is that he was born a female. He thinks he is in love with Maria, a beautiful prostitute, and dreams of a future with her. Alas, murder comes between them and Leo is the prime suspect.Thus, begins an adventure to find the killer, save a loyal friend with the only means at Leo's disposal, outwit a wealthy landlord who is both greedy and deadly, to find a job that doesn't require blood and death exposure, and to keep himself safe.
The details are extensive, the writing smooth. The novel is dense, rich with the atmosphere of soot and dirt. Leo Stanhope just may be the hero in a whole new series. Give him a chance!
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