Arrowood (An Arrowood Mystery, Book 1)

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Crackles with energy and wit' The Times

London Society takes their problems to Sherlock Holmes. Everyone else goes to Arrowood.

1895: London's scared. A killer haunts the city's streets. The poor are hungry; crime bosses are taking control; the police force stretched to breaking point.

While the rich turn to Sherlock Holmes, the celebrated private detective rarely visits the densely populated streets of South London, where the crimes are sleazier and the people are poorer.

In a dark corner of Southwark, victims turn to a man who despises Holmes, his wealthy clientele and his showy forensic approach to crime: Arrowood self-taught psychologist, occasional drunkard and private investigator.

When a man mysteriously disappears and Arrowood's best lead is viciously stabbed before his eyes, he and his sidekick Barnett face their toughest quest yet: to capture the head of the most notorious gang in London

In the bestselling tradition of Anthony Horowitz and Andrew Taylor, this gloriously dark crime debut will haunt readers long after the final page has been turned.

Reviews

Arrowood is a flawed but engaging hero and the plot spins from peril to twist and back with real panache The Times

A fantastic creation The Spectator

Richly inventive Daily Telegraph

Compelling Seattle Times

Strongly reminiscent of Robert Galbraiths Cormoran Strike novelsa memorable detective who can stand among the best Harrow Times

Arrowood feels like he's always existed, we're only now being treated to an introduction. Mick Finlay's atmospheric, detailed, singular London is a terrifying place I hope to return to again and again. Ross Armstrong, bestselling author of The Watcher

If you ever thought the Sherlock Holmes stories might benefit from being steeped in gin, caked in grime and then left unwashed for weeksMick Finlays 1895-set detective debut is for you. Crime Scene

A book with enough warmth, charm, humour, and intrigue to signal the start of an excellent new series. Vaseem Khan, author of The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra

Stunningly dark and atmospheric crime debut. This is a story that packs a powerful punch. With murder, intrigue, dark humour, compelling characters and an extraordinary backdrop, its to be hoped that Arrowood is just the opener for a thrilling and original new series. Lancashire Evening Post

Readers of historical detective fiction will enjoy this well-set, darkly humorous addition to the canon. Historical Novel Society

Author Bio

Mick Finlay was born in Glasgow and grew up in Canada and England. He now divides his time between Brighton and Cambridge. He teaches in a Psychology Department, and has published social psychological research on political violence, persuasion, and verbal and non-verbal behaviour. Before becoming an academic he worked as a tent-hand in a travelling circus, a butcher's boy, a hotel porter, and in various psychology-related roles in the NHS and social services. He reads widely in history, psychology, and enjoys a variety of fiction genres (including crime, of course!).