The Case of the Silent Scream (The Curious Cases, #1)

A missing socialite. A cursed relic. A secret that shatters the laws of physics. London, 1899. In a city of gaslight and shadows, the line between science and the occult is thinning. A wealthy art collector has been missing for seven years, leaving behind a relic that defies rational explanation. For Detective Sergeant Sidney Wainwright, the case is a chance to understand the trauma of a recent ghostly haunting. But his reassignment brings a new nightmare: Inspector Frank Tarrant. Tarrant is a bitter man by reputation—a loner, outcast by Scotland Yard. Yet, Wainwright discovers that Tarrant's incompetence is a mask. Behind it lies a man in a life a death struggle with the supernatural threats hidden within London's fog. In this reimagined Victorian world, the truth is a sinister discovery that can never be unseen. Perfect for fans of:- Historical Detectives: Fans of Sherlock Holmes and historical mysteries with a paranormal edge.- The Atmospheric and Gothic: Lovers of Robert Louis Stevenson and Oscar Wilde.- Gaslamp and Urban Fantasy: Readers of Genevieve Cogman, Ben Aaronovitch, Vaughn Entwistle and Oscar de Muriel.