A Mask of Shadows A Novel (A Frey & McGray Mystery) by OscarDeMuriel Hardcover, 496 Pages, Published 2018 by Pegasus Books ISBN-13: 978-1-68177-754-2, ISBN: 1-68177-754-1
"Edinburgh’s most unlikely detective duo―“Nine-Nails” McGray and Inspector Ian Frey― must try to solve a murder mystery on the Scottish stage, as a new production of Macbeth is attracting the machinations of a serial killer . . . Edinburgh, 1889. The Scottish Play is coming home. But before the darlings of London theater―Henry Irving and Ellen Terry―take their acclaimed Macbeth to the Edinburgh stage, terror treads the boards: A grisly m ..."
A Fever of the Blood(Reprint) A Novel (A Frey & McGray Mystery) by OscarDeMuriel Paperback, 432 Pages, Published 2018 by Pegasus Books ISBN-13: 978-1-68177-753-5, ISBN: 1-68177-753-3
"This riveting new detective novel evokes a spellbinding concoction of crime, history, and horror―perfect for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle and P.D. James. New Year's Day, 1889. In Edinburgh's lunatic asylum, a patient escapes as a nurse lays dying. Leading the manhunt are legendary local Detective 'Nine-Nails' McGray and Londoner-in-exile Inspector Ian Frey. Before the murder, the suspect was heard in whispered conversation with a fellow p ..."
The Strings of Murder(Reprint) A Novel (A Frey & McGray Mystery) by OscarDeMuriel Paperback, 416 Pages, Published 2017 by Pegasus Books ISBN-13: 978-1-68177-415-2, ISBN: 1-68177-415-1
"The brutal slaying of a violinist in his home in 1888 sparks a locked-room murder mystery investigated by two diametrically opposed Edinburgh detectives.1888: a violinist is brutally murdered in his Edinburgh home. Fearing a national panic over a copycat Jack the Ripper, Scotland Yard sends Inspector Ian Frey. Frey reports to Detective "Nine-Nails" McGray, local legend and exact opposite of the foppish English inspector. McGray’s tragic ..."
The Loch of the Dead Frey & McGray Book 4 (A Victorian Mystery) by OscarDeMuriel Paperback, 448 Pages, Published 2018 by Penguin Uk International Edition ISBN-13: 978-1-4059-2624-9, ISBN: 1-4059-2624-4
"**PREORDER THE NEXT FREY AND MCGRAY ADVENTURE NOW**'A hugely entertaining Victorian mystery' New York Times'I enjoyed this - properly creepy and Gothic' Ian RankinA mysterious woman pleads for the help of Inspectors Frey and 'Nine-Nails' McGray. Her son, illegitimate scion of the Koloman family, has received an anonymous death threat - right after learning he is to inherit the best part of a vast wine-producing estate.In exchange for th ..."
The Darker Arts(1st Edition) by OscarDeMuriel Hardcover, 368 Pages, Published 2019 by Orion ISBN-13: 978-1-4091-8762-2, ISBN: 1-4091-8762-4
"Madame Katerina, Detective 'Nine Nails' McGray's most trusted clairvoyant, hosts a séance for three of Edinburgh's wealthiest families.The following morning everyone is found dead, with Madame Katerina being the only survivor. When questioned she alleges a tormented spirit killed the families for revenge.McGray, even though he believes her, must find a rational explanation that holds up in court, else Katerina will be sentenced to death ..."
A Frey and Mcgray Mystery Ser. A Mask of Shadows : A Novel by OscarDeMuriel Paperback, 496 Pages, Published 2019 by Pegasus Books ISBN-13: 978-1-64313-261-7, ISBN: 1-64313-261-X
"Edinburgh's most unlikely detective duo--"Nine-Nails" McGray and Inspector Ian Frey-- must try to solve a murder mystery on the Scottish stage, as a new production of Macbeth is attracting the machinations of a serial killer . . ."
A Mask of Shadows Frey & McGray Book 3 (A Case for Frey & McGray) by OscarDeMuriel Paperback, 432 Pages, Published 2017 by Michael Joseph International Edition ISBN-13: 978-1-4059-2622-5, ISBN: 1-4059-2622-8
"A Case for Frey & McGray 03Broschiertes Buch'A hugely entertaining Victorian mystery' New York Times 'I enjoyed this - properly creepy and Gothic' Ian Rankin 1889. The Scottish Play is coming home. But before the darling couple of London theatre, Henry Irving & Ellen Terry, take their acclaimed Macbeth to the Edinburgh stage terror treads the boards. A grisly message found smeared across the cobbles in blood, foretelling someone's demis ..."
A Fever of the Blood A Novel by OscarDeMuriel Hardcover, 432 Pages, Published 2017 by Pegasus Books ISBN-13: 978-1-68177-345-2, ISBN: 1-68177-345-7
"This riveting new detective novel evokes a spellbinding concoction of crime, history, and horror―perfect for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle and P.D. James. New Year's Day, 1889. In Edinburgh's lunatic asylum, a patient escapes as a nurse lays dying. Leading the manhunt are legendary local Detective 'Nine-Nails' McGray and Londoner-in-exile Inspector Ian Frey. Before the murder, the suspect was heard in whispered conversation with a fellow p ..."
The Strings of Murder(1st Edition) A Novel by OscarDeMuriel Hardcover, 412 Pages, Published 2016 by Pegasus Books ISBN-13: 978-1-68177-132-8, ISBN: 1-68177-132-2
"The brutal slaying of a violinist in his home in 1888 sparks a locked room murder mystery investigated by two diametrically opposed Edinburgh detectives.1888: a violinist is brutally murdered in his Edinburgh home. Fearing a national panic over a copycat Jack the Ripper, Scotland Yard send Inspector Ian Frey. Frey reports to Detective "Nine-Nails" McGray, local legend and exact opposite of the foppish English Inspector. McGray’s tragic ..."
The Strings of Murder Frey & McGray Book 1 (A Case for Frey & Mcgray) by OscarDeMuriel Paperback, 304 Pages, Published 2015 by Michael Joseph International Edition ISBN-13: 978-0-7181-7982-3, ISBN: 0-7181-7982-X
"'A hugely entertaining Victorian mystery' New York Times 'I enjoyed this - properly creepy and Gothic' Ian Rankin A spellbinding concoction of crime, history and horror - perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes and Jonathan Creek. The First Case for Frey & McGray. Edinburgh, 1888. A violinist is murdered in his home. The dead virtuoso's maid swears she heard three musicians playing in the night. But with only one body in the locked practice ..."
The Darker Arts(Reprint) (A Frey & McGray Mystery) by Muriel, OscarDe Paperback, 432 Pages, Published 2020 by Orion ISBN-13: 978-1-4091-8763-9, ISBN: 1-4091-8763-2
A Fever of the Blood(1st Edition) Frey & McGray Book 2 (A Case for Frey & Mcgray) by OscarDeMuriel Paperback, 320 Pages, Published 2016 by Michael Joseph International Edition ISBN-13: 978-0-7181-7984-7, ISBN: 0-7181-7984-6
"A spellbinding concoction of crime, history and horror - perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes and Jonathan Creek. New Year's Day, 1889. In Edinburgh's lunatic asylum, a patient escapes as a nurse lays dying. Leading the manhunt are legendary local Detective 'Nine-Nails' McGray and Londoner-in-exile Inspector Ian Frey. Before the murder, the suspect was heard in whispered conversation with a fellow patient - a girl who had been mute fo ..."
Loch of the Dead A Novel by OscarDeMuriel Hardcover, 448 Pages, Published 2019 by Pegasus Books ISBN-13: 978-1-64313-010-1, ISBN: 1-64313-010-2
"Edinburgh's most famed detective duo―"Nine-Nails" McGray and Inspector Ian Frey―face their most metaphysical mystery yet, as they investigate a series of crimes surrounding the miraculous waters in the remote Loch Maree.A mysterious woman pleads for the help of Inspectors Are and "Nine-Nails" McGray. Her son, illegitimate scion of the Koloman family, has received an anonymous death threat―right after learning he is to inherit the best p ..."
The Dance of the Serpents The Brand New Frey and McGray Mystery (A Frey and McGray Mystery) by deMuriel, Oscar Paperback, 368 Pages, Published 2021 by Orion ISBN-13: 978-1-4091-8767-7, ISBN: 1-4091-8767-5
The Darker Arts by OscarDeMuriel 432 Pages, Published 2019 by Hachette Uk ISBN-13: 978-1-4091-8764-6, ISBN: 1-4091-8764-0
"... Peter Willberg.' I raised an eyebrow. 'Did they do everything under his name?' 'Indeedy. If the mine was a dodgy business, it was only natural they'd look for a scapegoat. Willberg took care of all the imports and the sales. I bet ye ..."
Loch of the Dead A Novel by OscarDeMuriel 352 Pages, Published 2019 by Simon And Schuster ISBN-13: 978-1-64313-120-7, ISBN: 1-64313-120-6
"With a swift push Lazarus lifted the table and all its contents rained down on to
McGray, who barely had time to cover his face with his forearms. The mother
yelped. As McGray pushed the battered table away he had a glimpse of Lazarus
..."
A Frey and Mcgray Mystery A Mask of Shadows : A Novel 2 by OscarDeMuriel 496 Pages, Published 2018 by Pegasus Books ISBN-13: 978-1-68177-822-8, ISBN: 1-68177-822-X
"And then she would have had time to return and clear all evidence – blood on
her hands or clothes – at leisure. ... 'Why would you need proof?' 'Let us simply ...
Miss Terry's gown was an absolute mess yesterday, but now it looks as good as ..."
A Fever of the Blood A Novel by OscarDeMuriel 432 Pages, Published 2017 by Pegasus Books ISBN-13: 978-1-68177-393-3, ISBN: 1-68177-393-7
"There we found Dr Clouston. As soon as he saw us he let out a long sigh. His
usually neat beard was dishevelled and his everassured eyes were sunken. '
Adolphus, Inspector Frey, you are just in time!' He pointed at a fourposter bed; it
was ..."
The Strings of Murder A Novel (A Frey & McGray Mystery) by OscarDeMuriel 416 Pages, Published 2016 by Pegasus Books ISBN-13: 978-1-68177-178-6, ISBN: 1-68177-178-0
"He followed George upstairs, where the sun, rising but still gloomy, lit a long
corridor through a cracked window. All the rooms were ... She was sitting on the
bed, hunched and slowly rocking backwards and forwards. Her white ... it was
enough to tell him that the poor sixteenyearold was beyond redemption. The soft,
bright ..."
The Hunt by OscarDeMuriel 48 Pages, Published 2015 by Penguin Uk ISBN-13: 978-1-4059-2673-7, ISBN: 1-4059-2673-2
"But the welcome respite of home cooking, hunting trips and brandy by the fire is ruined by the arrival of an unwelcome guest . . . Praise for The Strings of Murder: 'This is wonderful. A brilliant, moving, clever, lyrical book - I loved it."