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Bryant & May

Bryant & May

CrimeMystery
Pages
448
Published
2019
Language
English

Synopsis

When a man is found hanging in a tree surrounded by strange occult items, London's Peculiar Crimes Unit is called to the scene. Detectives Bryant and May must navigate a city steeped in old magic and secrets to find a killer who seems to be a ghost. As the bodies pile up, the duo uses their very different methods to solve a case that defies all logic.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseDarkAtmospheric
Mystery Box

Genres

Crime Mystery Thriller Gothic

About the author

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Christopher Fowler

Christopher Fowler would make a good serial killer. He's charming and English and lives in a white penthouse with a view of St Paul’s Cathedral, and you'd think butter wouldn't melt in his mouth until you read his dark urban fiction — 17 novels and over 120 short stories so far. His œuvre divides into black comedy, horror, mystery, the odd revolting death and a set of novels unclassifiable enough to have publishers tearing their hair out. Emerging from a film industry background, he has come p...

Characters

Arthur BryantProtagonist
John MayProtagonist
All characters in Bryant & May

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to read the Bryant & May series in order?

    While each book in the Bryant & May series presents a self-contained mystery, the overarching character development and the evolving relationship between the two detectives benefit from reading them sequentially. New readers can start here, but they will miss some of the established rapport and running gags.

  • What makes the Bryant & May series unique among detective novels?

    The series is notable for its deep dive into London's lesser-known history and eccentricities, often weaving forgotten landmarks and peculiar historical facts into the mysteries. It also stands out for its blend of traditional detective work with a dry, often dark, sense of humor.