The Vesuvius Club
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
A fiendishly clever and highly entertaining novel from the writer of Dr Who, The League of Gentlemen and Sherlock.
Lucifer Box Series
This series plunges readers into the thrilling world of a charismatic secret agent who balances debonair charm with deadly efficiency. Each installment offers a unique blend of espionage, international intrigue, and sharp wit, reminiscent of classic spy thrillers but with a distinctly comedic flair. Follow this unforgettable protagonist as he navigates dangerous missions, uncovers global conspiracies, and seduces his way through exotic locales. It's a captivating journey filled with high-stakes action, clever deductions, and a healthy dose of irreverent humor that keeps you guessing until the very end.
Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 2
The Devil in Amber
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Lucifer Box - the gorgeous butterfly of King Bertie's reign, portraitist, dandy and terribly good secret agent - is feeling his age. Assigned to observe the activities of fascist leader Olympus Mons and his fanatical Amber Shirts in a snow-bound 1920s New York, Box finds himself framed for a vicious murder. Using all his native cunning, Box escapes aboard a vessel bound for England armed only with a Broadway midget's suitcase and a string of unanswered questions. What lies hidden in the bleak Norfolk convent of St Bede? What is 'the lamb' that Olympus Mons searches for in his bid for world domination? And what has all this to do with a medieval prayer intended to summon the Devil himself? From the glittering sophistication of Art Deco Manhattan to the eerie Norfolk coast and the snow-capped peaks of Switzerland The Devil in Amber takes us on a thrilling ride that pits Lucifer Box against the most lethal adversary of his career : the Prince of Darkness himself.
- 3
Black Butterfly
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
A fiendishly clever and highly entertaining novel from the writer of Dr Who, The League of Gentlemen and Sherlock.
