The Mysterious Case of the Devil in Shades: A Benedict Ashdown Tale
theHARKER
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  • Reads 1,094
  • Votes 77
  • Parts 34
  • Time 4h 31m
theHARKER
Complete, First published Sep 22, 2012
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The winding streets of London during the height of the Victorian Era. 
8 murders have been committed, all seemingly spontaneous with no links and no clues to the 'serial' killer.
Benedict Ashdown, celebrated detective of Police crimes, has his own puzzle to solve. 
A crime that is to be found in the most unexpected of places.
But just who or what is the Devil in Shades?
And what do they want?
The die is cast- and the devil's eyes are watching, waiting, lurking in the shadows.
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