Jekyll & Hyde: Consulting Detectives by Tim Major

(Thank you to Titan Books for providing me with a copy of this book!)

 

about book:

Dr Jekyll and his monstrous alter-ego join forces with his ex-fiancée to solve a series of disappearances across Victorian London in this thrilling mystery, perfect for readers of Stuart Turton and James Lovegrove. 

When Muriel Carew attends a lavish society party, the last person she expects to bump into is her ex-fiancée Henry Jekyll, a man she's not seen for many years. When Jekyll turns out to be investigating a series of missing persons in London, Muriel is intrigued. But Jekyll is not working alone, and if Muriel wants to aid in the investigation, she must work with both Henry and his partner, the monstrous and uncouth Mr Hyde.

As their search takes a dark turn and a missing persons case becomes a murder investigation, Muriel finds herself deep in a mystery involving a nefarious group exploring their own hidden alter-egos within the beating heart of London's high society.

To solve the case and bring those responsible to justice, Muriel must find a way to place her trust in Mr Hyde, which might mean uncovering secrets about her own life she never dreamed of discovering.

my thoughts:

Entertaining and enjoyable, Tim Major's latest novel, Jekyll & Hyde: Consulting Detectives, is a treat to read. I loved it to bits! 

The idea of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde working together to solve a missing persons case is just ace! I loved Robert Louis Stevenson's gothic story, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - it's a favorite of mine. So, of course I was thrilled to get my hands on a copy of Tim Major's book - Jekyll and Hyde as a crime solving duo!?! How amazing does that sound? And, we get to meet Jekyll's ex-fiance, Muriel Carew, who decides to help the dynamic duo. Talk about an unlikely trio, eh? I don't want to share much about the story, because it is so damn good - you really need to read it for yourself. Suffice it to say, the characters are smart, determined, and eager to find out what is happening in London. And, the mystery itself is unputdownable! I really enjoyed getting to know Muriel and her perspective on Jekyll and Hyde - it was refreshing, exciting, and eye-opening. Plus, to be in London once more, wandering the streets at night as Hyde lumbers about - it was familiar and new. I love when writers can infuse an old story and characters with a new sense of adventure and purpose - it makes me fall in love with the characters all over again. In fact, I'm itching to reread Robert Louis Stevenson's original story of Jekyll and Hyde. And, I'm hoping Major decides to make this book into a series - that would be awesome! 

Make sure to grab a copy of this terrific new book, Jekyll and Hyde: Consulting Detectives by Tim Major - you are going to LOVE it!! 

Thank you to Titan Books for providing me with a copy of this book!