Liverpool - 1856 When Detective Nelson Tanner is sent to investigate a horrific double murder, he quickly realises that the important question is not who is responsible, the true puzzle may be what is responsible for the killings.Tanner is drawn into a conspiracy of dark magic and revenge. In order to save the people of Liverpool from annihilation, he must first survive his own destruction. Tanner is forced to wage war against a powerful enemy, and his only chance of victory lies with his new partner, a man named Templeton.Mersey Dark is a tale of magic, horror, and revenge, in which the deeds of the past may bring ruin to all. "Power, Detective. True power. Magic, if you like that term, although I don't tend to think it covers the subject sufficiently.

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