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"Perfect for Penny Dreadful fans." —ParadeThe delightfully dark sequel to the gothic supernatural mystery Strange Beasts.Six days before Samhain—the night when the veil between worlds is thinnest—Samantha Harker, daughter of Dracula’s killer, and Dr. Helena Moriarty, daughter of the famed criminal mastermind, are thrown into their next case: the mysterious disappearance of two Society field agents in Ireland. Only this time, the Royal Society is sending Jakob Van Helsing to keep an eye on them.Sam and Hel may have solved the Paris case, but that doesn’t mean the Society trusts them. Sam has the power to slip into the minds of monsters, and Van Helsing has sworn to kill her at the first sign of corruption. And if Hel can’t prove her father’s existence, she’ll soon go down for his crimes. Their investigation takes them from the crumbling ruins of Ireland’s untamed wilds to the occult societies of the rich and powerful. The connection between the Sam and Hel is electric, but as they fall deeper into each other’s orbit, their secrets only multiply. For Hel, it’s the sins she committed when she was her father’s pawn. For Sam, it’s a plague of death omens, mysterious black feathers, and a siren song no one else can hear. And then comes a chilling revelation that is poised to shatter everything: The agents who disappeared were each haunted by a ghost. And so, it seems, is Sam.With characters drawn from the worlds of Dracula and Sherlock Holmes, Wayward Souls is a twisty puzzle box of a historical fantasy—perfect for fans of Genevieve Cogman, Theodora Goss, Freya Marske, T. Kingfisher, and Gail Carriger.

Monsters are rising in Ireland and the only ones who can stop them are two women who might be more dangerous than the beasts they fight...Samantha Harker and Dr. Helena Moriarty might have solved the Paris case, but that doesn't mean the Royal Society for the Study of Abnormal Phenomena trusts them. Sam's power to see into the minds of monsters is a slippery slope to corruption. Worse, Hel's uncanny habit of turning up wherever her notorious father's hand is felt has the Society questioning whether he exists at all or whether it's been Hel all along.So when Special Branch requests aid in Ireland, the heart of Professor Moriarty's hidden empire, they send another agent to monitor them: Van Helsing, who is perpetually suspicious of Sam and a bit of an arse.Their investigation takes them from ancient ruins to the clandestine clubs of the rich and powerful, untangling the mysteries of magic, monsters, and men. But even as Sam and Hel fall deeper into each other's orbit, the secrets between them multiply. Things Hel can't bear to confess; things Sam doesn't dare confide. Things which not only put Sam in terrible danger from Van Helsing, but leave her haunted by death omens, mysterious black feathers, and a song no one else can seem to hear. And, as ever, Professor Moriarty lurks in the shadows, waiting to make his next move . . .Readers LOVE the Harker and Moriarty series 'This was a gripping read, I thought the characters were intriguing and I'm going to keep an eye out for more from this author' 'Such a unique story and fabulous characters. Everyone please read this asap' 'Okay I loved it. I'm such a sucker for anything Sherlock Holmes and Dracula. This was so well written and just adored the characters' 'I am speechless! One of my favourite books of the year, and I swear if this isn't the first book in a series I may go feral!' 'Think Sherlock Holmes x Fantastic Beasts x Supernatural with a sprinkle of Van Helsing ... I loved this book!' 'The perfect book for anyone who loves a puzzley mystery, badass ladies, and a dark atmosphere' 'The perfect mix of murder mystery, gothic horror, fantasy and historical fiction'

'An absolute joy' TJ Klune'A whip-smart, lusciously atmospheric adventure' Frances White'Rad as hell' Scott LynchIn Belle Epoque Paris, a monster is murdering powerful men. Stopping it may be a woman's job.When the Gendarmes ask the Royal Society for the Study of Abnormal Phenomena for help, they don't expect them to send Samantha Harker.She's a researcher, more used to papercuts than knife fights. Sam is also the daughter of Dracula's killer and can see into the minds of monsters. It's a perilous power, one that could help her crack this case, or have her thrown into an asylum.Dr Helena Moriarty is Sam's reluctant partner, the Society's finest agent who has forged a formidable path in her notorious father's shadow. Professor Moriarty is in hiding, but he still makes his presence known: Hel's partners have a way of dying in mysterious circumstances.From Paris' glittering opera house to its darkest catacombs, the investigation pits Sam and Hel against magic, monsters, and men. And beneath their tenuous partnership, something else is growing . . .But is trusting Hel the key to solving the murders? Or is Sam just another pawn in a Moriarty game?With characters drawn from the worlds of Dracula and Sherlock Holmes, Strange Beasts is a twisty puzzle box of a historical fantasy perfect for fans of Genevieve Cogman, Theodora Goss, Freya Marske, T. Kingfisher, and Gail Carriger.NetGalley readers LOVE Strange Beasts:'I am speechless! One of my favourite books of the year, and I swear if this isn't the first book in a series I may go feral!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Think Sherlock Holmes x Fantastic Beasts x Supernatural with a sprinkle of Van Helsing ... I loved this book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The perfect book for anyone who loves a puzzley mystery, badass ladies, and a dark atmosphere' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The perfect mix of murder mystery, gothic horror, fantasy and historical fiction' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'An absolute joy' TJ Klune'A whip-smart, lusciously atmospheric adventure' Frances White'Fantastic and fresh' Wesley ChuIn Belle Epoque Paris, a monster is murdering powerful men. Stopping it may be a woman's job.When the Gendarmes ask the Royal Society for the Study of Abnormal Phenomena for help, they don't expect them to send Samantha Harker.She's a researcher, more used to papercuts than knife fights. Sam is also the daughter of Dracula's killer and can see into the minds of monsters. It's a perilous power, one that could help her crack this case ─ or have her thrown into an asylum.Dr Helena Moriarty is Sam's reluctant partner, the Society's finest agent who has forged a formidable path in her notorious father's shadow. Professor Moriarty is in hiding, but he still makes his presence known: Hel's partners have a way of dying in mysterious circumstances.From Paris' glittering opera house to its darkest catacombs, the investigation pits Sam and Hel against magic, monsters, and men. And beneath their tenuous partnership, something else is growing . . .But is trusting Hel the key to solving the murders? Or is Sam just another pawn in a Moriarty game?With characters drawn from the worlds of Dracula and Sherlock Holmes, Strange Beasts is a twisty puzzle box of a historical fantasy ─ perfect for fans of Genevieve Cogman, Freya Marske, and Gail Carriger.

'An absolute joy' TJ Klune'A whip-smart, lusciously atmospheric adventure' Frances White'Rad as hell' Scott LynchIn Belle Epoque Paris, a monster is murdering powerful men. Stopping it may be a woman's job.When the Gendarmes ask the Royal Society for the Study of Abnormal Phenomena for help, they don't expect them to send Samantha Harker.She's a researcher, more used to papercuts than knife fights. Sam is also the daughter of Dracula's killer and can see into the minds of monsters. It's a perilous power, one that could help her crack this case, or have her thrown into an asylum.Dr Helena Moriarty is Sam's reluctant partner, the Society's finest agent who has forged a formidable path in her notorious father's shadow. Professor Moriarty is in hiding, but he still makes his presence known: Hel's partners have a way of dying in mysterious circumstances.From Paris' glittering opera house to its darkest catacombs, the investigation pits Sam and Hel against magic, monsters, and men. And beneath their tenuous partnership, something else is growing . . .But is trusting Hel the key to solving the murders? Or is Sam just another pawn in a Moriarty game?With characters drawn from the worlds of Dracula and Sherlock Holmes, Strange Beasts is a twisty puzzle box of a historical fantasy perfect for fans of Genevieve Cogman, Theodora Goss, Freya Marske, T. Kingfisher, and Gail Carriger.NetGalley readers LOVE Strange Beasts:'I am speechless! One of my favourite books of the year, and I swear if this isn't the first book in a series I may go feral!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Think Sherlock Holmes x Fantastic Beasts x Supernatural with a sprinkle of Van Helsing ... I loved this book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The perfect book for anyone who loves a puzzley mystery, badass ladies, and a dark atmosphere' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The perfect mix of murder mystery, gothic horror, fantasy and historical fiction' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Monsters are rising in Ireland and the only ones who can stop them are two women who might be more dangerous than the beasts they fight...Samantha Harker and Dr. Helena Moriarty might have solved the Paris case, but that doesn't mean the Royal Society for the Study of Abnormal Phenomena trusts them. Sam's power to see into the minds of monsters is a slippery slope to corruption. Worse, Hel's uncanny habit of turning up wherever her notorious father's hand is felt has the Society questioning whether he exists at all or whether it's been Hel all along.So when Special Branch requests aid in Ireland, the heart of Professor Moriarty's hidden empire, they send another agent to monitor them: Van Helsing, who is perpetually suspicious of Sam and a bit of an arse.Their investigation takes them from ancient ruins to the clandestine clubs of the rich and powerful, untangling the mysteries of magic, monsters, and men. But even as Sam and Hel fall deeper into each other's orbit, the secrets between them multiply. Things Hel can't bear to confess; things Sam doesn't dare confide. Things which not only put Sam in terrible danger from Van Helsing, but leave her haunted by death omens, mysterious black feathers, and a song no one else can seem to hear.And, as ever, Professor Moriarty lurks in the shadows, waiting to make his next move . . .Readers LOVE the Harker and Moriarty series'This was a gripping read, I thought the characters were intriguing and I'm going to keep an eye out for more from this author''Such a unique story and fabulous characters. Everyone please read this asap''Okay I loved it. I'm such a sucker for anything Sherlock Holmes and Dracula. This was so well written and just adored the characters''I am speechless! One of my favourite books of the year, and I swear if this isn't the first book in a series I may go feral!''Think Sherlock Holmes x Fantastic Beasts x Supernatural with a sprinkle of Van Helsing ... I loved this book!''The perfect book for anyone who loves a puzzley mystery, badass ladies, and a dark atmosphere''The perfect mix of murder mystery, gothic horror, fantasy and historical fiction'