About the book: 2023 / MYSTICAL RIDDLE FOR INQUIRING MINDS. Start a hunt for the most powerful witches or die at the hands of the Queen of England? Christmas Eve, 1889. Edinburgh Police's secretive unit, the Suspected Supernatural Cold Case Unit, has had its bad days. But today is by far the worst. The Prime Minister calls in the notorious police inspectors Ian Frey and Nine-Fingered McGray in the middle of the night and tells them that Queen Victoria, the most powerful person in the country, wants them dead. After all, they killed the mediums dear to her heart... To earn pardon, Frey and McGray will have to go on a mission tantamount to a death sentence. And at the same time find out what secret is really hidden in the palace. An exciting Victorian detective story with a duet of charismatic and damn charming detectives. "A thrilling Victorian detective story featuring a duo of charismatic and devilishly charming detectives." – Iain Rankin “A highly entertaining Victorian mystery.” - The New York Times "A page-turner that won't let you get bored." – Independent “I’m making it official: I’m a fan of Frey and Mugcray!” — Christopher Fowler "A smart, occasionally scary, beautifully written story... Just right!" – Crime Review