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Tensecond Staircase

Tensecond Staircase

CrimeMystery
Published
2007
Language
English

Synopsis

When a celebrated artist is found dead inside her locked studio, the case seems open-and-shut. But for detectives Bryant and May of London's Peculiar Crimes Unit, the scene feels all wrong. Their investigation pulls them into the competitive London art scene, where secrets are as valuable as masterpieces. As they dig deeper, they uncover a strange link to a forgotten Victorian murder, suggesting the past is never truly dead.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseAtmospheric
Locked Room

Genres

Crime Mystery Police Procedural

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...

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Frequently asked questions

  • Is Tensecond Staircase part of a series?

    This book is the seventh installment in the Bryant & May Peculiar Crimes Unit series, following the eccentric detectives Arthur Bryant and John May as they investigate unusual cases in London.

  • Does Tensecond Staircase feature the author's characteristic blend of humor and historical detail?

    Christopher Fowler continues his signature style in this novel, weaving in detailed historical facts about London and the art world with the dry wit and unique personalities of his detective duo.