Books by Christopher Fowler

London Bridge is Falling Down

A man from the American embassy is involved in a traffic accident in a London park and elsewhere, an old woman dies seemingly of natural causes. Meanwhile, the Peculiar Crimes Unit is facing imminent closure while detectives Bryant and May are trying to find a way to keep it open.

Reviewed on 30 September 2022 by Sylvia Maughan

Oranges and Lemons

An important politician is almost buried under a crate of fruit, in a spot suspiciously near to the church of St Clements. The Peculiar Crimes Unit investigate, but now under the eye of a Home Office observer.

Reviewed on 25 November 2021 by Sylvia Maughan

Hall of Mirrors

A London building boss is due to appear in court and a rival is due to testify against him. A young Bryant and May are detailed to make sure he does. But then he decides to attend a house party in a country mansion, which is where it all goes very wrong.

Reviewed on 01 June 2019 by Sylvia Maughan

Wild Chamber

A small boy dies following an incident in a road tunnel. A gardener sees a murder in a London park. Inspectors Bryant & May work against the clock to find out what connects the events.

Reviewed on 16 December 2017 by Sylvia Maughan

Bryant and May: Strange Tide

Bryant and May of the Peculiar Crimes Unit investigate when the body of a woman is found chained to a post in the River Thames.

Reviewed on 24 June 2017 by Jim Beaman

Bryant & May: London's Glory

A collection of short stories recounting some of the cases of the two detectives, Bryant and May, of the Peculiar Crimes Unit, based in London, spanning the period from the start to the finish of their work together.

Reviewed on 28 May 2016 by Sylvia Maughan

Bryant and May: The Burning Man

A burned body is discovered on the steps of a London bank whilst a mob runs amok in the city, protesting at the actions of the bankers. Soon more individuals are killed, always through the medium of fire.

Reviewed on 04 July 2015 by Sylvia Maughan