First published 1990
Shadowy footsteps echo through the grand halls of Fordwych Castle. A chance discovery of a hidden compartment sparks a deadly chain of events, as a group of amateur sleuths race to unravel the manor's dark history before the next victim falls. Facing a ruthless killer and a web of lies, they must navigate a maze of clues and family secrets to find the truth. But time is running out, and the price of failure may be their very lives.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-detective, race-against-time
Setting: 221B Baker Street, Abbey Grange, Australia, Chislehurst, England, New York, Scotland Yard
348 pages · Hardcover · Mysterious Pr