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In "Full Dark House," Christopher Fowler presents a tense, darkly comic mystery centered on two seasoned London police detectives, Arthur Bryant and John May, whose 50‑year partnership is challenged when a bombing kills Bryant. The investigation leads them into a bizarre case involving a dancer missing her feet and a killer stalking the city’s theatres. As the past echoes the Blitz of World War II, May must revisit their first case, uncover buried clues, and confront a seemingly supernatural murderer. The novel blends suspense, friendship, and historical echoes in a gripping tale of crime and detection.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Christopher Fowler
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