Inspector Faro

Inspector Faro

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Step into the shadowy streets of Victorian Edinburgh with Detective Inspector Jeremy Faro, a brilliant yet unconventional sleuth, as he unravels dark mysteries and intricate plots in Alanna Knight's captivating historical mystery series that blends rich period detail with gripping suspense.

In the shadowy alleys of Victorian Edinburgh, where echoes of history linger in the crisp air and secrets seep through the cobblestones, Inspector Faro delves into a world of intrigue and deception. Haunted by the unsolved mysteries of his past, Faro—a shrewd detective with a sharp intellect and an unwavering sense of justice—embarks on a gripping quest when an unidentifiable body is discovered, linked to both an exquisite pair of jewelled cameos and a chilling three-decade-old enigma rooted in the tragic tales of Mary Queen of Scots. As he navigates the labyrinth of lies and deception surrounding the ancient ruins, Faro must unravel a tapestry woven with ambition, betrayal, and the spectral remnants of Scotland’s storied past. With time running out and forces determined to thwart his investigation, will Faro unveil the truth, or will the sands of time bury yet another mystery forever? Join him in a mesmerizing journey that intertwines history and modern sleuthing, beckoning readers deeper into the heart of darkness with each turn of the page.

Books in this Series

Inspector Faro

Enter Second Murderer

Published in 1988

Blood Line

Published in 1989

Deadly Beloved

Published in 1989

Killing Cousins

Published in 1990

A Quiet Death

Published in 1991

To Kill a Queen

Published in 1992

The Evil That Men Do

Published in 1993

The Missing Duchess

Published in 1994

The Bull Slayers

Published in 1995

Murder by Appointment

Published in 1997

The Coffin Lane Murders

Published in 1998

The Final Enemy

Published in 2003

Unholy Trinity / Death at Carasheen

Published in 2004

Faro and the Royals

Published in 2005

Murder in Paradise

Published in 2009

The Seal King Murders

Published in 2011

Murders Most Foul

Published in 2013

Akin to Murder

Published in 2016

The Dower House Mystery

Published in 2019

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