Dead Letters

Dead Letters, Severn House, 2003
The third Best mystery

Large Print, Severn House, 2004

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It is a beautiful warm August day in 1880: perfect weather for the annual Metropolitan and City Police fete held at Alexandra Palace. Inspector Best is summoned to uncover the identity of ‘Quicksilver’, who has sent an anonymous note threatening to cause a horrific explosion at the event. When a second note is received and its threats become increasingly confusing with their literary allusions, Best seeks out the help of Helen Franks, a close friend from the past. However, is Quicksilver really intent on causing mass injury on this fine day, or is his desire of a more personal nature?

'Multi-layered, ingeniously plotted, atmospheric and suspenseful with an appealing hero and attention-getting doses of both humour and tragedy. Lock’s latest Inspector Best novel makes outstanding reading for historical mystery buffs.’

Starred review, Booklist (American Library Association)

Dead Letters audio version

‘Alexandra Palace: 1880; the police fete. “Quicksilver” sends anonymous notes threatening a horrific explosion inside the palace, and Inspector Best  t ries to discover his identity before he strikes again. Terry Wale reads in sparkling style.’

The Scotsman