Shilling & Florin Mysteries Series by Kate Haley

A serial killer is stalking the streets of Victorian London and no one is safe…. Charles Shilling, empathetic genius and amateur sleuth, has no love for the aristocratic system and it doesn’t much love him. A scruffy and rebellious anarchist, he keeps out of trouble with the law by solving more crimes than he commits. But this latest case is the worst he’s ever faced. Shilling is at a loss and, if he wants to save lives, he needs help... moreA serial killer is stalking the streets of Victorian London and no one is safe…. Charles Shilling, empathetic genius and amateur sleuth, has no love for the aristocratic system and it doesn’t much love him. A scruffy and rebellious anarchist, he keeps out of trouble with the law by solving more crimes than he commits. But this latest case is the worst he’s ever faced. Shilling is at a loss and, if he wants to save lives, he needs help. Amelia Florin, brilliant medical student and noblewoman, is desperate to stop the killer. Every new victim makes her feel like she’s the one being hunted, and Shilling is the only person who values her insight. Endearingly roguish, she is certain she can overlook his social standing to work with him. Unless the disapproval of her elitist fiancé lands them both in the killer’s sights first…. Can they stop the murderer before it’s too late, or will they be the next victims? The Jack of Hearts Murders is the first book in the slow burn series of Shilling & Florin Mysteries. Set in an alternate and progressive universe, Shilling & Florin are on the case in a diverse and unique portrayal of London. Explore the world and crack the case in The Jack of Hearts Murders now! less

Brand new case, dangerous old secrets…. Charles Shilling survived his run in with the Jack of Hearts, but surviving his new partnership with the brilliant Doctor Florin is another matter entirely. He’s at a complete loss trying to comprehend where they stand, and now he’s poked his nose into a case that is far too close to home to involve her in. After everything that happened with the Jack, what he needs now is to find a way to keep Florin safe without inflaming her stubborn curiosity... moreBrand new case, dangerous old secrets…. Charles Shilling survived his run in with the Jack of Hearts, but surviving his new partnership with the brilliant Doctor Florin is another matter entirely. He’s at a complete loss trying to comprehend where they stand, and now he’s poked his nose into a case that is far too close to home to involve her in. After everything that happened with the Jack, what he needs now is to find a way to keep Florin safe without inflaming her stubborn curiosity. If there was one thing Amelia Florin learned from the Jack of Hearts case, it’s that Mister Shilling is absolutely terrible at watching his own back, and needs someone around to stop him from getting himself killed. Typical rogue, he doesn’t seem to think he needs the help, but… well… he’s really rather sweet, if foolhardy, and she’ll be damned if she lets him get into trouble like that again! Even if she has to pursue him all the way to France! Can the amateur sleuths catch the thief, or will danger in Paris catch them first? The Thief and the Marquis is the second book in the slow burn series of Shilling & Florin Mysteries. Set in an alternate and progressive universe, Shilling & Florin are on the case, trying to solve mysteries and crack the biggest puzzle of each other. less

The darkest pasts hide the deepest shadows…. Charles Shilling is about to begin his day with a funeral… and it will only get worse from there. What seems like a harmless little investigation turns dark fast, and Shilling is in no state to hold back the tide of cruelty coming his way. Worse, with the rate he’s falling for Florin, he’s never been so vulnerable to revenge…. Amelia Florin had barely begun to recover from the discovery in France when tragedy struck... moreThe darkest pasts hide the deepest shadows…. Charles Shilling is about to begin his day with a funeral… and it will only get worse from there. What seems like a harmless little investigation turns dark fast, and Shilling is in no state to hold back the tide of cruelty coming his way. Worse, with the rate he’s falling for Florin, he’s never been so vulnerable to revenge…. Amelia Florin had barely begun to recover from the discovery in France when tragedy struck. Now, stricken with grief, she must steel herself as the grisliest villain they’ve ever faced comes after her precious Charlie. There’s a target painted on his back, but she’ll take a bullet for him herself before she lets anyone hurt him again. Except that might just be Charlie’s worst nightmare, and exactly what the killer is after…. Can Shilling and Florin stop the killer in time, or will the cost prove too high? A Dalliance with Grief is the third book in the slow burn series of Shilling & Florin Mysteries. Set in an alternate and progressive universe, Shilling & Florin are on the case, racing the clock to save lives and protect each other. less

With friends like these, who needs clients…. Charles Shilling is a walking disaster. While having embraced that aspect of his personality some time ago, his friends and loved ones do their best to keep him on the straight and narrow – as much as anyone can. Unfortunately, he’s worse than ever after what happened with Kopeck and Florin. It seems like no one can talk sense into him now. Until a new form of tragedy strikes close to home, and stokes the beast that Kopeck woke…... moreWith friends like these, who needs clients…. Charles Shilling is a walking disaster. While having embraced that aspect of his personality some time ago, his friends and loved ones do their best to keep him on the straight and narrow – as much as anyone can. Unfortunately, he’s worse than ever after what happened with Kopeck and Florin. It seems like no one can talk sense into him now. Until a new form of tragedy strikes close to home, and stokes the beast that Kopeck woke…. Amelia Florin barely survived her last case, but while her wounds are healing, her relationship with Charlie is in more danger than ever. Fortunately, she’s the only person who can match him for wilful stubbornness as well as intellect, and he’s going to need her help if he stands any chance of saving his friends from the mess they’ve gotten themselves into. Can Florin keep Shilling on the right side of the law, or have they started down a path they can’t turn back from? The Case of Silver and Sovereign is the fourth book in the slow burn series of Shilling & Florin Mysteries. Set in an alternate and progressive universe, Shilling & Florin are on the case, discovering that the hardest challenge of all is protecting the ones you love. less

It was supposed to be over, but the Jack of Hearts is back…. Charles Shilling nearly managed to get his life together. Happy, sober, and engaging with the closest thing to therapy he would probably ever consider…. Then the next body showed up. Another dead woman, a victim of the Jack. Except the Jack is dead. Shilling helped bury them. Now the papers are claiming that was a set up and he’s the real killer…... moreIt was supposed to be over, but the Jack of Hearts is back…. Charles Shilling nearly managed to get his life together. Happy, sober, and engaging with the closest thing to therapy he would probably ever consider…. Then the next body showed up. Another dead woman, a victim of the Jack. Except the Jack is dead. Shilling helped bury them. Now the papers are claiming that was a set up and he’s the real killer…. Amelia Florin is certain of two that she and Shilling caught the right murderer the first time, and that her Charlie isn’t the killer. Now she just has to find a way to prove it. The best way will be to catch the real murderer, but their list of enemies isn’t short, and time is running out to catch the villain trying to frame them before another innocent person falls victim to the copycat. Can Shilling and Florin catch the copycat and finally put a stop to the killings for good? A Cold and Bitter Revenge is the fifth book in the slow burn series of Shilling & Florin Mysteries. Set in an alternate and progressive universe, Shilling & Florin are on the case, fending off enemies new and old, as they try to unravel the mystery and stay alive at the same time. less

Sometimes the deepest evils wear the softest disguises…. Charles Shilling has always had a soft spot for the poor and downtrodden, so when his friend comes to him with the case of a missing runaway, he wants to give it his best. Unfortunately, there’s more on his mind than one missing girl... moreSometimes the deepest evils wear the softest disguises…. Charles Shilling has always had a soft spot for the poor and downtrodden, so when his friend comes to him with the case of a missing runaway, he wants to give it his best. Unfortunately, there’s more on his mind than one missing girl. The case is fighting for dominance with the more pressing issues of his personal life, and a rather intriguing discovery he is honoured to have been brought in to investigate – by the only person in the world who can leave him star-struck. Amelia Florin is enjoying the success of her new pen name, but the truth is catching up with her and it is getting harder and harder to avoid it. What’s worse, there’s a new reporter digging around them and their cases and, for the first time ever, Shilling doesn’t hate them. The last thing Florin needs right now is the Press snooping around and the pressure of protecting Charlie from getting too friendly with the untrustworthy yet cute girl with a notepad. Can the detectives find the missing girl, or will their own problems catch them in a deadly web of lies? The Pen and the Blade is the sixth book in the series of Shilling & Florin Mysteries. Set in an alternate and progressive universe, Shilling & Florin are on the case in a diverse and unique portrayal of London, defending the vulnerable and protecting the lost. less