A unique blend of MURDER, MYSTERY and MAGIC 1860 never looked so good!London 1860Midnight Gunn is no ordinary detective- born during a solar eclipse as Halley’s Comet blazed a trail through the sky- his supernatural birthright is both a help and a hindrance when solving crimes.Detective Inspector Arthur Gredge, of Scotland Yard, is the only one who knows Gunn’s secret.When the body of a young … Gunn’s secret.
When the body of a young aristocrat is discovered in a backstreet alley, Gredge enlists Gunn’s help in a race to discover the identity of the notorious Spring-heeled Jack- the monster that is terrorising London.
A trail of clues and victims leads them to discover the horrifying truth behind the killing.
The Hollows, encompasses the thrill of a traditional gothic mystery with an extra twist of paranormal, a splash of romance and a hint of horror! Dive into the past and experience the thrill of the hunt as Gunn- Scotland Yard’s best kept secret- chases down a dangerous killer making friends and enemies that will change his life for ever
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The first novel in this new exciting Victorian gothic mystery series- recommended for age 16+ (Contains some bad language, adult themes and necromancy)
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A captivating read which I highly recommend…
Ms. Monaghan did a wonderful job of entwining myth and mystery. Midnight is a likeable yet complex character, and his story had me gripped from the beginning. This story has it all… suspense, drama, great writing and an addictive storyline that will keep you turning the pages.
Mr. Sherlock meets paranormal is what this book reminds me of. It’s an excellent mystery novel with a paranormal twist. I truly enjoyed this book. C.L. Monaghan does an amazing job with her historical research to really set up the scenery. I listen to the audio and the reader also did an amazing job. I look forward to more of Mr. Midnight’s adventures.
How did I not know about this book sooner?
The Hollows by C.L. Monaghan is my first read by this author and I was completely hooked from the first chapter. A gothic paranormal who-dunnit mystery set in the 1800’s. I love this world the author created and its characters. Midnight Gunn is definitely going on my “Must Buy” list.
Editing to add that the audiobook is very enjoyable and did an amazing job bring the story to life!!!
Historical Gothic Detective Murder Mystery with a side of Paranormal! This kinda has a feel of a Sherlock Holmes type of story in my mind, but better. There’s something for everyone in this book (except romance). I normally don’t read this sort of book, so this was stepping out of my comfort zone. I’m a die hard romance reader. I will admit, the prologue of how Midnight came to be (so to speak) was fabulous, but then there were some chapters after that in the beginning (where the world building for the actual story is) that was a little bit slow paced for me & didn’t really pull me in as quickly as I’d like. It definitely picks up speed, & then it captured my attention to the point I couldn’t put it down. Some twists & turns in the plot were unexpected. An ending that leaves room for a possible sequel, but not what I would call a cliff-hanger. Definitely worth a read.
I haven’t read mystery in a few years and this book reminds me how great it can be. I enjoyed this author’s debut novel, Immaginario, but this one is on point; clearly this author’s mind lives in a paranormal, Gothic, mystery world and does a great job sharing it with readers.
It’s smart, well-presented, both thrilling and creepy as well as touching and uplifting in heart-racing, edge-of-seat oscillations, that engaged me in the plot to the point that I just binge read the entire second half… until 2am! The characters from the slightly mysterious Midnight Gunn with strange paranormal skills, to little Polly, to the detective leading the case (and several more) are all strong, unique but believable and have great arcs and growth, with familial warmth and humour balancing against the bleak and devastating murders and torture of the victims by the unknown villain. I found the writing placed me right into the dank, cool shadows of Gothic London: great word choices, succinct but portrayed people and places vividly, poetic and stylistic to the times. I devoured this mysterious tale, and enjoyed the dramatic resolution that is mostly satisfying crime solving (with hints of a contented happily-ever-after) and a touch of threat to lead in to book 2. This is a series I’ll definitely be reading as soon as each book becomes available! Highly recommend if you like the smart mysteries of Sherlock Holmes with the Gothic London setting of Cassandra Clare’s Infernal Devices, and a main character somewhat reminiscent of a more feeling, paranormal Bruce Wayne–something for most everyone!