A Victorian historical mystery with paranormal intrigue, featuring London’s most tenacious private detective, a missing heiress, a ransom note signed by the legendary Spring-Heeled Jack, and a secret courtship that refuses to stay out of the investigation.
Private detective Matilda Wren’s latest case seems straightforward: find a missing heiress. Except, the ransom note bears a chilling signature—that of Spring-Heeled Jack. This supposed supernatural figure with his glowing eyes, fiery breath, and power to leap great heights has frightened the young women of London for decades. But Tilda doesn’t believe in fairy tales and vows to unmask the villain.
To solve the crime, Tilda once again calls on Hadrian Becket, Earl of Ravenhurst, whose ability to see people’s memories will undoubtedly prove indispensable to the investigation. Their relationship has recently deepened, but Tilda is determined not to let their secret courtship distract her from hunting the kidnapper.
When another young woman is found murdered, the legendary demon is blamed, and Tilda and Hadrian fear the worst for their abducted heiress. As Jack’s reign of terror escalates, Tilda and Hadrian must determine if their quarry is a cunning criminal hiding behind legend, or has something far more sinister emerged from the darkness?
Atmospheric and gripping, A Whisper in Darkness is a Victorian mystery for readers who love a razor-sharp detective heroine, a paranormal edge that keeps you guessing, and a slow-burn partnership deepen.ing into something neither partner can ignore.
Review:
Tilda and Hadrian’s latest case is a real heartbreaker–and (slight spoiler) for once, everything isn’t *quite* tied up with a neat bow at the end.
This one kept me guessing–and turning the pages, because needing them to save the kidnapped young women right now had me stressed out to the max. There is an unexpected tragedy, and Tilda’s reputation suffers from some unfair and very biased press as a result. There is a possibly-supernatural villain terrorizing London, and oh my gosh I needed everything to end up OK in the end of this one.
Ms Burke left us with a cliffhanger of sorts in the end–it’s got me anxious for the next book, though not quite for the same reason(s) that I usually am. Let’s just say, the slowest of slow burn romances might finally be kicking into a slightly higher gear. Bring it on!
Rating: 4 1/2 stars / A
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
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