The Thief Taker

The year is 1665.
Black Death ravages London.
A killer stalks the streets in a plague doctor’s hood and mask...

When a girl is gruesomely murdered,
thief taker Charlie Tuesday reluctantly agrees
to take on the case. But the horrific
remains tell him this is no isolated death.
The killer’s mad appetites are part of a
master plan that could destroy London — and
reveal the dark secrets of Charlie’s own past.

Now the thief taker must find this
murderous mastermind before the plague
obliterates the evidence street by street.
This terrifying pursuit will take Charlie deep
into the black underbelly of old
London, where alchemy, witchcraft and
blood-spells collide.

In a city drowned in darkness, death could
be the most powerful magic of all.

‘Captivating, vivid, and a truly electrifying pace’
— Peter James, international bestselling author


Genre: Historical Mystery

"This is really captivating, vivid writing. Descriptions that come straight off the pages and permeate deep into your senses, and a truly electrifying pace. Quinn is a brilliant new talent!" - Peter James

"Sharp, atmospheric and sumptuous." - Simon Toyne

"C.S. Quinn has created a gripping and unforgettable read." - Louise Voss