Seventy Seven Clocks by Christopher Fowler

A Peculiar Crimes Unit Mystery

Set in the vibrant and atmospheric London of the 1970s, this gripping mystery follows the eccentric detective duo, Arthur Bryant and John May, of the Peculiar Crimes Unit as they unravel a series of bizarre and deadly events. The narrative weaves through a tapestry of historical intrigue, secret societies, and a family curse, all linked by the enigmatic presence of seventy-seven clocks. As the detectives delve deeper, they encounter a world where time itself seems to be a key player, challenging their wits and testing their resolve to bring a sinister plot to light before it claims more lives.