Some Danger Involved

An atmospheric debut novel set on the gritty streets of Victorian London, Some Danger Involved introduces detective Cyrus Barker and his assistant, Thomas Llewelyn, as they work to solve the gruesome murder of a young scholar in London's Jewish ghetto. When the eccentric and enigmatic Barker takes the case, he must hire an assistant, and out of all who answer an ad for a position with "some danger involved," he chooses downtrodden Llewelyn, a gutsy young man with a murky past.As they inch ever closer to the shocking truth behind the murder, Llewelyn is drawn deeper and deeper into Barker's peculiar world of vigilante detective work, as well as the heart of London's teeming underworld. Brimming with wit and unforgettable characters and steeped in authentic period detail, Some Danger Involved is a captivating page-turner that introduces an equally captivating duo.The New York Times - Marilyn StasioA hideous crime in London's Jewish ghetto -- the crucifixion of a rabbinical student who resembles images of Christ -- gives these playfellows a fine excuse to plunge into the mysterious world of the Victorian underground. Although the plot is impossibly thick with intrigue and danger, true believers who go along for the ride will hate to see it end.