Wayward Souls
Wayward Souls
The lusciously atmospheric sequel to supernatural gaslamp mystery set in the worlds of Dracula and Sherlock Holmes
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Sign in or Sign up!- Release Date: 12/03/2026
- Barcode: 9781399734875
- Genre: Fiction
- Sub-Genre: Crime Thrillers & Mystery
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Wayward Souls
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DESCRIPTION
The lusciously atmospheric sequel to supernatural gaslamp mystery set in the worlds of Dracula and Sherlock Holmes Monsters are rising in Ireland and the only ones who can stop them are two women who might be more dangerous than the beasts they fight.
Wayward Souls is the sensational sequel to Strange Beasts - following Sam and Hel as they fight monsters and men in Ireland, that most enchanted and eldritch of isles .
Samantha Harker and Dr. Helena Moriarty might have solved the Paris case, but that doesn't mean the Royal Society for the Study of Abnormal Phenomena trusts them. Sam's power to see into the minds of monsters is a slippery slope to corruption. Worse, Hel's uncanny habit of turning up wherever her notorious father's hand is felt has the Society questioning whether he exists at all or whether it's been Hel all along.
So when Special Branch requests aid in Ireland, the heart of Professor Moriarty's hidden empire, they send another agent to monitor them: Van Helsing, who is perpetually suspicious of Sam and a bit of an arse.
Their investigation takes them from ancient ruins to the clandestine clubs of the rich and powerful, untangling the mysteries of magic, monsters, and men. But even as Sam and Hel fall deeper into each other's orbit, the secrets between them multiply. Things Hel can't bear to confess; things Sam doesn't dare confide. Things which not only put Sam in terrible danger from Van Helsing, but leave her haunted by death omens, mysterious black feathers, and a song no one else can seem to hear.
And, as ever, Professor Moriarty lurks in the shadows, waiting to make his next move .
Readers LOVE the Harker and Moriarty series
'This was a gripping read, I thought the characters were intriguing and I'm going to keep an eye out for more from this author'
'Such a unique story and fabulous characters. Everyone please read this asap'
'Okay I loved it. I'm such a sucker for anything Sherlock Holmes and Dracula. This was so well written and just adored the characters'
'I am speechless! One of my favourite books of the year, and I swear if this isn't the first book in a series I may go feral!'
'Think Sherlock Holmes x Fantastic Beasts x Supernatural with a sprinkle of Van Helsing . I loved this book!'
'The perfect book for anyone who loves a puzzley mystery, badass ladies, and a dark atmosphere'
'The perfect mix of murder mystery, gothic horror, fantasy and historical fiction'
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