The world's most famous reporter, the intrepid Nellie Bly, teams up with science fiction genius Jules Verne, the notorious wit and outrageous rogue Oscar Wilde, and the greatest microbe-hunter in history, Louis Pasteur. Together, they must solve the crime of the century.

They are all in Paris—the capital of Europe and center of world culture—for the 1889 World's Fair. A spectacular extravaganza dedicated to new industries, scientific discoveries, and global exploration, its gateway is the soaring Eiffel Tower. But an enigmatic killer stalks the streets and a virulent plague is striking down Parisians by the thousands. Convinced that the killings are connected to the pandemic, Nellie is determined to stop them both... no matter what the risks.

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Praise for this book

“This is just the kind of book I like--atmospheric, intriguing, rife with drama. What a fabulous debut!” —New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak

“Doing for the City of Light what Ann Perry has done for Victorian London and what The Alienist did for 19th century New York, Carol McCleary has written a gripping, atmospheric, electrifying masterwork!” —Barbara Woods, international bestselling writer, and author of The Blessing Stone

“Feisty, funny, opinionated, persistent, Nellie Bly's as tough as any male she meets. A tale of peril and pursuit that is sure to keep you turning pages long after you should have been asleep. Dazzling entertainment, so well constructed you'll re-read it after you're done!” —William Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Constitution




About the Author

CAROL MCCLEARY was born in Seoul, Korea and lived in Hong Kong, Japan, and the Philippines. She now lives on Cape Cod in an antique house that is haunted by ghosts. Alchemy of a Murder is her first novel. She is currently working on her next Nellie Bly novel.


Title: The Alchemy of Murder
Author(s): Carol McCleary
Volume: 1
ISBN: 9781429991766
Copyright 2010
Release Date: April 01, 2010
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: ePub,mobi | Learn More about our supported formats
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