It is 1889 in Philadelphia, and detective John Doyle is restless. Along with his miserable partner, Thomas Braham, Doyle pursues mysteries, strange sightings, and other obscurities tossed aside and disregarded by the police. For years, Doyle has taken on these cases in the hopes of discovering something supernatural - something that could upend and dispute his long-standing, debilitating fear that immortal souls do not exist.
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Doyle & Braham, #1
1 October 2022
Horror
210 Pages
My Rating ~ 4 bites
John Doyle is a detective in 1889 Philadelphia, but not for any police. Thomas Braham is his friend and partner. They investigate the cases that the police ignore. They have yet to discover anything supernatural. At least, until this most recent case. A case that has them shook to their very foundations. But is it otherworldly? Or something else?
Think Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson for this unusual friendship. In fact, I consider this a retelling with some twists. The writing is excellent. Told in a series of journal entries gives it a more personal feel and in-depth look into the characters. The only thing I didn’t care for is the ending. However, it’s a good setup for the next book.
Mystifying at times and totally creepy in the later half, this is an historical buddy mystery that you can really sink your teeth into.
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