Testimonials
” “Arthur Conan Doyle chasing after Jack the Ripper? Bradley Harper makes this irresistible pairing come alive. Ingenious in its premise and plotting, impressive in its unique forensic precision, infectious in its overflowing passion for the subject matter, A Knife in the Fog will be relished by fans of historical fiction, Sherlock Holmes and Ripper literature. A debut novel worth falling for.”
- —Matthew Pearl, author of The Dante Chamber
” “[A] richly detailed, intense debut. … The intricately plotted story is worthy of Conan Doyle himself, with language and characters reminiscent of the Holmes canon and foreshadowing of the author's future work. This compelling debut will have wide appeal, attracting readers of Jack the Ripper fiction, Sherlock Homes fans and anyone who appreciates real-life people as sleuths.”
- —Library Journal (DEBUT OF THE MONTH, STARRED REVIEW)
” “Like all great mystery novels, Bradley Harper’s take on the Ripper case delivers suspense, action and an utterly unexpected reveal. But Harper’s work stands apart, both for its nuanced, sympathetic portraits of the victims and for its informed medical and forensic detail — the latter gleaned from the author’s career as a pathologist. Harper has crafted a deftly paced, expertly plotted work that transcends genre and speaks to the heart of every reader, mystery buff or not.”
- —Mary Roach, bestselling author of Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers