Gregory Harris Livres

Of all the ghastly crimes in Victorian London, none are as infamous—or unsolvable—as those of Jack the Ripper . . . The murder scene is chillingly familiar. A young prostitute has been slaughtered in her flat on Framingham Street in the East End. It’s not the first time Scotland Yard has seen a murder like this. But with the help of Colin Pendragon and his loyal partner Ethan Pruitt, they hope it will be the last . . . Word of the Ripper-esque crime has begun to spread across London, sparking a fresh wave of fear, dread, and panic. Two prostitutes have already been killed. But when a third victim is claimed, Colin and Ethan are forced to explore every possibility—from the opium dens of Whitechapel to the darkest corners of the London morgue. For Colin, the answer will prove to be as elusive—and deadly—as the Ripper himself . . .Praise for Gregory Harris and the Colin Pendragon Mysteries “Well-paced [with] unusual twists and turns . . . the interplay between Pendragon and Pruitt is interesting and complex.”— Mystery Scene on The Arnifour Affair “An incredibly pleasing mystery . . . the author nails it yet again.”— Suspense Magazine on The Bellingham Bloodbath

The plot follows master sleuth Colin Pendragon and his partner Ethan Pruitt as they venture from London to rural Sussex County to investigate the shocking murder of a monk. Their journey into the tranquil countryside reveals dark secrets and challenges, contrasting the serene setting with the grim crime, as they work to unravel the mystery behind the monk's death.

Set against the fog-shrouded backdrop of turn-of-the-century London, Gregory Harris's new historical mystery series introduces tenacious sleuth Colin Pendragon, and a case that illuminates the darkness lurking in the heart of one of England's most noble families. When a carriage bearing the Arnifour family crest--a vulture devouring a slaughtered lamb--arrives at the Kensington home of Colin Pendragon, it is an ominous beginning to a perplexing new case. Lady Arnifour's husband has been beaten to death and her niece, Elsbeth, left in a coma. Is the motive passion, revenge, or something even more sinister? Police suspicions have fallen on the groundskeeper and his son, yet the Earl's widow is convinced of their innocence. Even as Colin and his partner Ethan Pruitt delve into the muddy history of the Arnifour family, a young street urchin begs their help in finding his missing sister. Ethan, regrettably familiar with London's underbelly, urges caution, yet Colin's interest is piqued. And in a search that wends from the squalid opium dens of the East End to the salons of Embassy Row, the truth about these seemingly disparate cases will prove disquieting, dangerous, and profoundly unexpected. . .

The narrative centers on a pivotal moment in the author's life at age 22, inspired by a preacher's advice to "get off that limb" to achieve personal growth. It reflects on the author's childhood and the journey through life's challenges, highlighting the importance of perseverance and self-improvement. Through sharing both triumphs and struggles, the author emphasizes the commitment to making a positive impact on oneself and others, showcasing a message of resilience and determination.

The story follows a young boy who cherishes the pleasures of life and frequently dreams of visiting his grandparents, Grandma Winnie and Grandpa Walter. Through his adventures and aspirations, the narrative emphasizes the importance of dreaming big and the belief that dreams can indeed come true.