Fifteen-year-old Tom lives in the murky, sooty city of London, where he helps his father to run a print shop. Among the customers is wise old Dr Harker, a retired physician and seafarer, whose patient demeanour and fascinating tales endear him to Tom. When Tom and Harker hear a newspaper seller announce a most curious murder in the city, with the victim pierced by an arrow and left holding an illustrated card of 'Death and the Arrow', they are both intrigued by the mystery. As subsequent 'Death and the Arrow' victims are discovered, the mystery closes ever more tightly round the city and intrudes even into Tom's own life. From then onwards, he can't rest till he has discovered the truth behind the murders... A really atmospheric venture into the eighteenth-century, combined with a gripping mystery plot, will fascinate and engage readers of ten and upwards.

An atmospheric and intriguing historical mystery - the first in a trilogy of stories featuring Tom Marlowe

About the Author

Chris Priestley has worked as a cartoonist for high-profile publications including THE NEW STATESMAN. Young Corgi published his first-ever book, DOG MAGIC!, which was shortlisted for the Children's Book Award. He has also written historical non-fiction for young readers.

He is married with a young son.

Reviews
A thrilling story with lots of twists and turns all the way through * Education Otherwise *
The descriptions of London are really creepy and will keep children gripped all the way * BBC Parenting *
An excellent addition to younger members' of the family's libraries * Suffolk Journal *
Many twists make this story gripping and hard to put down * Newcastle upon Tyne Evening Chronicle *



Book Information
ISBN 9780552554756
Author Chris Priestley
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Corgi Childrens
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 170g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 15mm