Lamplight

By: A. David Barrett

Narrated by: Matt Taylor

As Davey O'Shea works as a sparker for Nikola Tesla, implementing his wireless electricity technology to the streets of London in 1888, he is also on the lookout as a detective for Scotland Yard during the peak of Jack the Ripper's gruesome spree.

Visited by a strange man one night out on the job, Davey is presented with the legendary sword, Excalibur, and upon touching it, learns he is a descendant of King Arthur himself. Now armed with the knowledge of his famed ancestor, Davey joins forces with other descendants of the Round Table to search for King Arthur's true nemesis.

Always two steps behind, however, and with more of the Ripper's victims piling up, Davey must find a way to get ahead in order to stop both past and present adversaries.

©2022 A. David Barrett (P)2022 A. David Barrett

It's one of the best books I've ever listened to.

I loved it, and I can't wait for book 2.Meanwhile I'll have to listen to it again.

Well Thought Out Speculative Fiction

This is the first speculative fantasy-fiction I’ve experienced, but I truly enjoyed the effort that the author put into what effects the world may have experienced if Tesla had jumped across the pond. The descriptions are vivid, the story has many unique elements, from the historical connections to its fantasy aspect, to the magic that is introduced. The mystery aspect was very enjoyable, and the narrator did a great job keeping his characters separated. All in all a good read, or a good listen!

Own multiple hard cover copies

Lamplight comes highly recommend, it’s a great take on an alternate history with just a smidge of fantasy. As a hardcore D&D nerd this really hits the spot!

Very Interesting

This story is very interesting as it follows the lives of many well known people, real and fictional. It is well written and I really enjoyed listening to it.


I was given a copy of this audiobook in return for my honest review.

Best story I've come across in a while!

Amazing book! Phenomenal storytelling that never leaves you bored. The author does a great job of keeping you intrigued until the very end. I throughouly enjoyed listening to this story.