Summon up the blood : Silas Quinn Mystery Series, Book 1

"Mesmerizing, repellent, bizarre, intelligent, dark, provocative - all of these apply to Morris's first book in this new series . . . remarkable series debut" - Booklist Starred Review First in a brand-new historical mystery series featuring decidedly unconventional turn of the century sleuth, Detective Inspector Silas Quinn. London, 1914. A killer is at liberty in the dark alleys of the city. The cadavers of his victims all have one thing in common: there is no blood in their bodies. As the killer’s reign of terror continues, Scotland Yard’s Detective Inspector Silas Quinn finds his suspicions focusing on the members of an exclusive gentleman’s club . . . Atmospheric and macabre, Summon Up the Blood takes the reader on a disturbing yet fascinating journey through London’s aristocratic watering holes, seedy brothels and shadowy underworld in the turbulent months leading up to World War I. "London, 1914. A killer is at liberty in the dark alleys of the city. His victims have one thing in common all the blood has been drained from thir bodies. Who could do such a thing and why would he want his victims' blood? As the killer's reign of terror continues, Detective Inspector Silas Quinn of Scotland Yard's Special Crimes department realizes that, in order to catch his prey, he must enter the mind of a truly twisted individual and learn to think like the killer himself. His search will take him through London's squalid back streets, seedy Soho haunts and louche aristocratic watering holes, focusing finally on the members of an exclusive gentlemen's club"--Dustjacket flap