Chris Nickson 
Hanging Psalm, The 

This dark tale features a strong and sympathetic hero as well as equally appealing supporting characters … Likely to draw in readers of Andrea Penrose, Charles Finch, and Anne Perry
Library Journal




Introducing thief-taker Simon Westow in the first in a new historical mystery series set in Regency Leeds.



Leeds, 1820. Thief-taker Simon Westow knows all about lost property. A boy from the workhouse, he now has a comfortable business finding and returning his clients’ stolen possessions. But when John Milner, a successful Leeds businessman, seeks out Simon’s services to find his kidnapped daughter, Hannah, it’s clear he faces a challenge like no other.



Accompanied by his enigmatic and capable young assistant, Jane, Simon takes to the dark, shadowy streets of Leeds for information – streets he knows like the back of his hand. But his enquiries lead Simon and Jane into great danger. Could the answers lie in Simon’s own past, and an old enemy seeking revenge?

About the author

Chris Nickson is a well-known music journalist with over thirty non-fiction books to his credit. He is also the author of the Tom Harper and Richard Nottingham mystery series. Having lived in the USA for 30 years, he has recently returned to his native Leeds.