October 2019: Time to follow Octavius Guy on Twitter

Welcome, dear reader! As some of you will know, I give away one of my novels each month, and October sees the start of Gooseberry’s rotation. It’s a set of cozy historical whodunnits set in the 1850s, featuring characters who first appeared in Wilkie Collins’s The Moonstone, most notably Octavius Guy (Gooseberry), a 14-year-old former pickpocket who fancies himself a detective. There are currently three books in the series (with a fourth on its way): The Case of the Thieving Maharajah, The Case of the Throttled Tragedienne, and The Case of the Mendacious Medium—known respectively as Gooseberry, Octopus, and Big Bona Ogles, Boy!

I think it’s fair to say that recently my Twitter folks have taken young Gooseberry to their hearts. Here are just a few of the kind things they have said:

“Gooseberry is a witty and lighthearted read with plenty of twists. A pick-pocket turned teenaged sleuth, Octavius is as good at crime solving as he is at relieving people of their valuables. I was hooked from the start and spent as much time trying to guess the outcome as I did laughing out loud. Forget Sherlock Holmes, send for Octavius Guy!”—Brittney L. Divine author (5 stars)

“Our young hero, Octavius Guy, pulls it off again! Cleverly plotted and wonderfully written. Great characters, humour, intrigue and historical authenticity make this Victorian-era detective novel a delight to read.”—Alasdair Muckersie (5 stars)

“I just can't get enough of teenage investigator Octavius Guy! The sub plot of his own personal story and the development of the cast of characters had me totally engrossed and entertained. I love the way Michael Gallagher writes, with his witty asides and gentle humour. The characters are totally believable and superbly drawn. This is an absolute gem of a series and quite the most enjoyable set of books I have read in a very long time.”—Anita Dow (5 stars)

If this sounds like your cup of tea, now is the perfect time to try out this series, with the first book free to download throughout October. The second will be free in November and the third in December. Follow Octavius on Twitter @sendforOctavius. Why? Because on November 1st he’ll begin tweeting daily about some of his less illustrious cases. Here’s where things get a bit weird. By December he’ll be tweeting real-time daily updates as the Case of the Mendacious Medium—that month’s free download—unfolds. Read the book…and his tweets!

This month’s special offer is for Gooseberry: Octavius Guy & The Case of the Thieving Maharajah (#1). Fourteen-year-old Gooseberry once helped solve the mystery of the Moonstone. Now fate is about to throw him a new case, sending him sleuthing round the Victorian capital once more. Offer ends on October 31st 2019. You’ll find links and details on my website.

“I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and can't wait to read another of Mr. Gallagher’s mysteries. Forget Sherlock Holmes, send for Octavius Guy!”—Brittney L. Divine, author, Smashwords Reviewer (5 stars)


Happy reading!

Michael

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