A Queer Case
London, 1929. Meet amateur sleuth Selby Bigge as he solves a murder in a mansion on Hamsptead Heath without revealing his queerness, lest he be arrested as a criminal. Perfect for Agatha Christie fans!
“A refreshing treat with all the style and class of a golden age whodunnit. Slick and clever… Lively, exciting and delightfully written. Five stars.” Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal
Winner of the LGBTQ+ Mystery Lambda Literary Award
Shortlisted for the CWA Whodunnit Dagger
A Morbid Passion
Selby Bigge and his aristocratic sidekick, Theo Smythe, head to Lady Malcolm’s Servants’ Ball at the Royal Albert Hall in 1930. It’s not long until a murderer strikes and the duo have another case to solve…
“Holtom’s shimmering sequel to A Queer Case effectively grounds a historical whodunit in the social prejudices of its era… Holtom’s Wodehousian prose provides levity to a story that’s tragic at its core. It’s clear that this series has staying power.” Publishers Weekly
“I was hooked from the first page…” Alex Pavesi, bestselling author of The Eighth Detective and Ink Ribbon Red