The London Murder Mysteries:
The Montgomery Murder

** Winner – East Sussex Children's Book Award **
** Winner – Hillingdon Children's Book Award **
** Winner – Lancashire Fantastic Book Award **

Chosen for the Blue Peter Book Club
Longlisted for the Nasen Awards Inclusive Children’s Book

An action-packed adventure, full of plot-twists and red herrings

In the mean streets of Victorian London lies the body of
wealthy Mr Montgomery.

The police must move fast to catch his killer. They need an
insider, someone streetwise, cunning, bold . . . someone like
Alfie.

When Inspector Denham makes him an offer he can’t refuse,
it’s up to Alfie and his gang to sift clues, shadow suspects
and negotiate a sinister world of double-dealing and danger –
until the shocking truth is revealed.


'A thrilling murder mystery.'
Blue Peter

'The most reluctant reader will warm to the central character, street wise Alfie Sykes ... This a fast-moving story . . . the author manages to not only set the scene with some wonderful descriptions but also to sneak in some useful historical facts. The first of a series ... the next will be eagerly awaited.'
School Librarian

'Hugely enjoyable . . . The characters are fun, brave and resilient . . . These investigations are not your average Famous Five style adventures – these kids are in genuine peril.'
Bookzone4Boys

'A thoroughly exciting page-turner for age 10 and upwards.'
The Irish Examiner

'From the very first moment, the author has done well to describe the atmosphere of London and you are drawn in immediately … I’d recommend this as an adventure tale set in a classic Victorian London.'
Theschoolrun

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