A Case of Spirits: (6 A Sergeant Cribb Investigation)

“One of the best of this series . . . Lively and well-plotted.” —The New York Times Book Review The spiritualist movement has captivated a segment of Victorian London: manifestations, the occult, and “sensitives” are in vogue. When séance sites become targets for theft, Sergeant Cribb and Constable Thackeray are on the case. But then someone murders the medium, and the two find themselves rubbing shoulders with some rather eccentric suspects.

About the Author :
Peter Lovesey (1936–2025) was the author of more than forty highly praised mystery novels, including the Peter Diamond investigations and the Sergeant Cribb investigations. He was honored with the two highest awards in mystery fiction, Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America and the Cartier Diamond Dagger of the Crime Writers’ Association, as well as many other international accolades. He lived in Shrewsbury, England.

Review :
Crime Writers' Association Diamond Dagger for Lifetime Achievement Recipient Mystery Writers of America 2018 Grandmaster Praise for A Case of the Spirits Winner of the Prix du Roman d’Aventures “One of the best of this series . . . Lively and well-plotted.” —The New York Times Book Review “Peter Lovesey is undeniably one of the best practitioners of the genre . . . Elegantly written.” —Financial Times “Splendid plot, prepossessing good humour, unassertively satisfying prose. Warmly recommended.” —The Sunday Times “A neat puzzle whodunit with well-researched background of the Victorians’ séance craze, plus sauce of cheeky humour. Sheer entertainment.” —The Times “Perfect period reconstruction.” —San Francisco Chronicle Praise for Peter Lovesey   “I have long loved Peter Lovesey’s books . . . A creative, courageous and gifted writer.” —Louise Penny   “Lovesey is a master of the crime novel.” —Sara Paretsky   “What'll it be today? A knotty puzzle mystery? A fast-paced police procedural? Something more high-toned, with a bit of wit? With the British author Peter Lovesey, there's no need to make those agonizing decisions, because his books have it all.” —The New York Times Book Review   “Mr. Lovesey's narrative is swift, but he takes time out for local color and abundant humor, the latter springing from the book's quirky characters . . . Lovesey is a wizard at mixing character-driven comedy with realistic-to-grim suspense. And in a writing career spanning four decades, he has created a stylish and varied body of work.” —The Wall Street Journal   “A treat . . . Lovesey’s restraint, wit, and charming cast ensure him a place in the winner’s circle.”  —Entertainment Weekly   “Extremely stylish, lighter than air . . . utterly surprising.” —Newsweek