Season of Death

A Barker & Llewelyn Novel

By: Will Thomas

Narrated by: Antony Ferguson

In late Victorian England, private enquiry agents Cyrus Barker and Thomas Llewelyn find themselves in the middle of the deadly chaos when powerful forces align to take over London's criminal underworld.

"Antony Ferguson transports listeners to London.... The sharp writing and Ferguson's narration capture all the bizarre twists and turns."—AudioFile on Heart of the Nile

Private enquiry agent Cyrus Barker, along with his partner Thomas Llewelyn, has a long, accomplished history—he's worked with all aspects of society, from the highest (including the Crown and the government) to the lowest (various forces in London's underworld). He's been the target of murder attempts, character assassination, bombings and attacks upon his closest associates but never has he and his agency partner Thomas Llewelyn faced such destruction and potential disaster.

The sudden collapse of a railway tunnel in the East End of London kills dozens and shuts down services all over the city. Meanwhile, a mysterious beggar calling herself “Dutch” guides Barker and Llewelyn to an attempt by a powerful aristocrat to take over London's criminal underworld. With a missing heiress and a riot at a women’s shelter acting as distractions designed to stop the duo from getting to the truth, Barker must relentlessly fight to reach the trust while Llewelyn wonders how a simple beggar woman can be the catalyst for such destruction.

A Macmillan Audio production from Minotaur Books.

©2025 Will Thomas (P)2025 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"A satisfying period romp told with elegance and panache."—Kirkus Reviews

The story

One of the Best he was wrote in a while!
Story keeps you engaged!
Well done.

love this series!

one of my favorite audible series. hope there are more. the author has a cynical sense of humor. keep them coming

Great story. Fantastic narration. Sad when it ended!

The characters and story line were so enjoyable. I anxious waited for this latest installment. Really enjoyed this series!

Great Book, back to the Barker we love!

Barker is back, and the story has many twists and turns, but is an easy and fun listen!

I love love love this series!

This is one of my favorite series. Every time a new book is released, I go back and reread the series.