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Department of Unclassified Artefacts #3
The Chamber of Shadows
London November 1886. Some secrets are best left buried. From deep underground, a tyrant king, dead for a thousand years, prepares to rule again. Reformed pickpocket Eddie and pals worry also about Tick-Tock Killer on foggy streets. George is missing; Liz behaves oddly; only Sir William can help Eddie save the Empire from an ancient curse.
419 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
About the author
Justin Richards
314 books242 followersJustin Richards was a British writer of science fiction, fantasy, and adventure fiction. He wrote science fiction and fantasy novels, including series set in Victorian and early 20th-century London, as well as contemporary adventure stories. He was best known for writing numerous spin-off novels, reference books, and audio plays based on the long-running BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who. Richards served as Creative Consultant for the BBC Books range of Doctor Who novels until 2017.
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February 11, 2012
Another great read from Justin Richards, if you haven't read The Death Collector or Parliament of Blood, you should probably read them first though. This book is the third in the continuing story of George, Eddie, and Liz. Once again they find themselves smack dab in the middle of another adventure. This time around it's in the form of an ancient king who's bent on reclaiming his power.
It's no secret that I love Justin Richards. His books are inventive, exciting, and fast reads. He's the first author to ever really get me into a period piece sort of book, and I thank him for it. This series is especially fun with characters you've met before thrown into increasingly crazy situations. Personally, I love Eddie, the street urchin George took in during the first book. Along with his friends, he's always doing his best to solve whatever puzzle has presented itself.
I felt this book lacked a little because Eddie's story was more separated from the others. As far as I can recall, this didn't happen in the first two books. The interactions between Eddie and his older, more refined friends are always good fun and I missed them a bit in this book. However, this story was as exciting as the others with mysterious killers, half clock work soldiers, and strange magicians. I would highly recommend it.
It's no secret that I love Justin Richards. His books are inventive, exciting, and fast reads. He's the first author to ever really get me into a period piece sort of book, and I thank him for it. This series is especially fun with characters you've met before thrown into increasingly crazy situations. Personally, I love Eddie, the street urchin George took in during the first book. Along with his friends, he's always doing his best to solve whatever puzzle has presented itself.
I felt this book lacked a little because Eddie's story was more separated from the others. As far as I can recall, this didn't happen in the first two books. The interactions between Eddie and his older, more refined friends are always good fun and I missed them a bit in this book. However, this story was as exciting as the others with mysterious killers, half clock work soldiers, and strange magicians. I would highly recommend it.
December 30, 2012
I picked up this book a while ago whilst browsing through the library as the cover stood out to me. I wasn't really expecting much, but began to read it anyway and- Wow! I was utterly amazed at how wonderfully spooky and gripping the storyline was and how hooked I became.
I would recommend this chilling book to those who like to be scared!
I would recommend this chilling book to those who like to be scared!
November 4, 2011
A very English mystery/horror/fantasy with touches of magic, rebirth and royalty.
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