Harker & Moriarty: Strange Beasts
A Thrilling Gaslamp Fantasy With Stabby Heroines and Mysterious Murders
- 384 stránek
- 14 hodin čtení
In Belle Epoque Paris, a monster is on the loose, targeting powerful men, and it may take a woman to stop it. Samantha Harker, a researcher at the Royal Society for the Study of Abnormal Phenomena, is more accustomed to dealing with papercuts than knife fights. However, she possesses a unique ability to delve into the minds of monsters, a skill that could either solve the case or land her in an asylum. Dr. Helena Moriarty, the Society’s top agent, has built a successful career despite the dark legacy of her infamous father. With a history of partners meeting mysterious ends, the elusive Professor Moriarty looms in the background. Their investigation leads them from the opulence of Paris' opera house to its shadowy catacombs, confronting magic, monsters, and men. As their partnership develops, deeper feelings emerge. This narrative weaves together the worlds of Dracula and Sherlock Holmes, offering a thrilling exploration of feminine power. Readers have praised it as a captivating blend of murder mystery, gothic horror, fantasy, and historical fiction, highlighting its strong female characters and dark atmosphere.
