The Thief Taker

by Mick Lee

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Pub Date 28 Feb 2023 | Archive Date 3 Mar 2023

Matador

General Fiction (Adult) | Mystery & Thrillers

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Description

London, 1725. Criminal gangs rule everyday life on the streets, and an organised police force is decades away. The self-proclaimed ‘Thief Taker’, William Dempsey, plays the legal system, prosecuting thieves and manipulating witnesses; all while running a criminal empire of his own.

Battling against the demons of his past and rival gangsters, the Thief Taker fights to maintain control of the streets, aided by his most loyal lieutenant and a prominent Madam. But who can you trust when your empire is built on deceit and betrayal? And how long is it before your enemies discover your weaknesses, and the politicians strike back?

An historical thriller where Peaky Blinders meets Moll Flanders, in early Georgian London.

A Note From the Publisher

Mick Lee has moved through a range of jobs including historian, private investigator, and criminal psychologist. More recently he has even made a living from locking people in rooms and asking them questions (sometimes called “Market Research”).