An Arrowood Mystery : The Murder Pit

Arrowood Mystery Book 2

By: Mick Finlay

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Paperback | 22 February 2018

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1896: A missing daughter. Three dead children. A sinister connection between a farm and an asylum.

Arrowood must catch the killer before he strikes again – and before Sherlock Holmes or the police take the credit…

About the Author

Mick was born in Glasgow but left as a young boy, living in Canada and then England. Before becoming an academic, he ran a market stall on Portobello Road, and has worked as a tent-hand in a travelling circus, a butcher's boy, a hotel porter, and in various jobs in the NHS and social services.

He teaches in a Psychology Department, and has published research on political violence and persuasion, verbal and non-verbal communication, and disability. He now lives in Brighton with his family.

Industry Reviews

Praise for Mick Finlay:

`Arrowood is a flawed but engaging hero and the plot spins from peril to twist and back with real panache' The Times

`A fantastic creation' The Spectator

`Richly inventive' Daily Telegraph

`Compelling' Seattle Times

`Strongly reminiscent of Robert Galbraith's Cormoran Strike novels...a memorable detective who can stand among the best' Harrow Times

`Arrowood feels... like he's always existed, we're only now being treated to an introduction. Mick Finlay's atmospheric, detailed, singular London is a terrifying place I hope to return to again and again.' Ross Armstrong, bestselling author of The Watcher

`If you ever thought the Sherlock Holmes stories might benefit from being steeped in gin, caked in grime and then left unwashed for weeks...Mick Finlay's 1895-set detective debut is for you.' Crime Scene

`A book with enough warmth, charm, humour, and intrigue to signal the start of an excellent new series.' Vaseem Khan, author of The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra

`Stunningly dark and atmospheric crime debut. This is a story that packs a powerful punch. With murder, intrigue, dark humour, compelling characters and an extraordinary backdrop, it's to be hoped that Arrowood is just the opener for a thrilling and original new series.' Lancashire Evening Post

`Readers of historical detective fiction will enjoy this well-set, darkly humorous addition to the canon.' Historical Novel Society

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