Fire

Humphreys, C. C.

ISBN 10: 0385679890 / ISBN 13: 9780385679893

Published by DoubleDay Canada, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fire
• Publisher: DoubleDay Canada
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0385679890
• ISBN 13: 9780385679893
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

First came Plague, now comes Fire. The epic tale of the hunt for a serial killer threatening London's rich and poor during the Great Fire of London. Perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom and Conn Iggulden.


Fires don't start by themselves. They need someone to light them. What are friends for?
     As the Great Plague of London loosens its grip at last, Charles II's court moves back to the city, the theatres reopen and a new year arrives.
     1666. It cannot be more terrible than the previous year, surely?
     But it can. For many will strive to make it so; to finally rid London of the curse that brought the plague upon it. A wholesale cleansing is required if society is to be born again.
     What's more it seems that a serial killer who stalked hand in hand with the Plague might not be dead after all. Together with actress Sarah Chalker, highwayman William Coke and thief-taker Pitman come together as one, determined to stop the brutal murder of London's rich and poor once and for all.
     But another threat is on the way. It hasn't rained in five months. London is a tinderbox--politically, sexually and religiously. The Great Fire of London is about to ignite. And the final confrontation between Coke, Pitman and Sarah Chalker and their murderous adversary will be decided against a background of apocalypse.

About the Author

C.C. HUMPHREYS--born in Toronto, raised in London--is an actor, playwright, fight choreographer and novelist. His first job out of school was as a motorcycle messenger, based in St Giles, where much of Plague and Fire take place. Chris has written nine historical fiction novels including The French Executioner, the Jack Absolute series, Vlad and Shakespeare's Rebel. Fire is a thriller set in London 1666 and follows on from Plague. He lives in Salt Spring Island, BC.