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Frey & McGray

Oscar de Muriel

6 books

Set in fog-drenched Victorian Edinburgh, this darkly witty series pairs the fastidious English inspector Ian Frey with the eccentric, whisky-loving Scottish detective Nine-Nails McGray, who is obsessed with the occult. Each case blends gothic atmosphere with sharp humor and genuine menace, exploring the shadowy underside of the Victorian world. A perfect pick for fans of Sherlock Holmes with a supernatural edge.

Reading Order

  1. 1.

    The Strings of Murder

    Start here — the first full novel and the intended entry point

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  2. 2.

    A Mask of Shadows

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  3. 3.

    The Illusionist's Accomplice

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  4. 4.

    The Loch of the Dead

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  5. 5.

    The Dark Waters

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  6. 6.

    The Mask of the Plague Doctor

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  7. 7.

    A Fever of the Blood

    Prequel novella — read last for maximum impact

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