Ruler of the Night: Thomas and Emily De Quincey 3 (Victorian De Quincey mysteries) - Softcover

Morrell, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1473623863 ISBN 13: 9781473623866

Publisher: Mulholland Books, 2017

Synopsis

A New York Times Bestselling Author The notorious Opium-Eater returns in the sensational climax to David Morrell’s acclaimed Victorian mystery trilogy. Blending fact and fiction, Ruler of the Night focuses on a real-life crime so startling that it changed the culture ― the first murder on an English train. Paralyzing London with the unthinkable, a gentleman is stabbed to death in a safely locked first-class passenger compartment.

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About the Author

David Morrell is one of America's most popular and acclaimed storytellers, with more than eighteen million copies of his books in print. His thrillers have been translated into twenty-two languages and turned into record-breaking films and top-rated television miniseries. His 1972 debut novel, First Blood, became the basis for the Rambo films. A former professor of American literature at the University of Iowa, he now lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Review

"Stellar writing and storytelling. . . . Real historical figures mix with the heroes, and the thriller elements are both terrifying and grotesque. Morrell's impeccable research shines. . . . Readers will feel transported to Victorian London with all of the sights and sounds that go with it."―Jeff Ayers, Associated Press

"An elegant and sumptuously entertaining journey into Victorian London highlights this superb thriller by the end of Rambo. Wondrously gothic, Morrell's concluding chapter of his trilogy centering on the exploits of historical figure Thomas De Quincy will appeal to old-school mystery fans of Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle, as well as mainstream thriller audiences. A truly rare and special read."―Jon Land, Providence Journal

"An absolutely terrific series"―Dean Koontz

"I love this series. Ruler of the Night actually made me believe I'd stepped into Victorian London. It's an exciting blend of high-thriller and Dickens, with parallels to our own time that are both fascinating and unsettling. I've been a Morrell fan for years, and Ruler of the Night is as gripping as anything he's done."―John Sandford, author the New York Times-bestselling Extreme Prey

"Spectacular . . . The narrative builds to a powerful but bittersweet ending."―Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Morrell's deft hand with thriller plotting provides copious chills and procedural satisfaction, but it is his mastery of character, shrewd exploitation of Victorian details and attitudes, and tonal sophistication that seduce and delight. . . . It's a cracking yarn, irresistible as an emergency bottle of laudanum secreted in a shabby coat pocket. Richly detailed and engrossing; Morrell animates the Victorian era and delivers genre thrills with rare style and panache."―Kirkus Reviews

"A joy to read. . . . [Morrell] expertly immerses us in another country and another time, while delivering characters so real they could be living next door to us right now. . . . For all its Victorian trappings, Ruler of the Night is a novel that feels as timely as ever."―Betty Webb, Mystery Scene

"A complex, top-notch mystery, with a large cast of characters and multiple, interwoven plotlines.... Philosophical, uncannily perceptive De Quincey competes well with Sherlock Holmes for brilliance.... You don't have to read this series in order, but you'll want to read every volume."―Booklist

"Morrell excels at constructing historically accurate mysteries with enough melodrama to satisfy any lover of Victorian novels. His protagonists are fascinating and entertaining; aficionados of the trilogy are going to miss De Quincey and company."―Library Journal

"With Ruler of the Night, David Morrell concludes the most compelling, devious and fascinating mystery trilogy in decades. They'll be reading these De Quincey novels for generations. Bravo!"―Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Kill Switch and Ghost Road Blues

About this edition

• Publisher: Mulholland Books
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1473623863
• ISBN 13: 9781473623866
• Binding: Paperback