Ten Second Staircase by Christopher Fowler

A Peculiar Crimes Unit Mystery

In this gripping mystery, the eccentric detectives of the Peculiar Crimes Unit, Arthur Bryant and John May, are tasked with unraveling a series of bizarre murders that have left London in a state of panic. The victims, seemingly unrelated, are found dead in peculiar circumstances, each crime scene more perplexing than the last. As the detectives delve deeper, they uncover a web of secrets and lies that link the murders to a mysterious urban legend. With their unconventional methods and sharp wit, Bryant and May race against time to stop the killer before the city descends into chaos.