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  • The Black Hand

  • Barker & Llewelyn Series, Book 5
  • By: Will Thomas
  • Narrated by: Antony Ferguson
  • Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,152 ratings)

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The Black Hand

By: Will Thomas
Narrated by: Antony Ferguson
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When an Italian assassin's body is found floating in a barrel in Victorian London's East End, enquiry agent Cyrus Barker and his assistant Thomas Llewelyn are called in to investigate. Soon corpses begin to appear all over London, each accompanied by a Mafia Black Hand note. As Barker and Llewelyn dig deeper, they become entangled in the vendettas of rival Italian syndicates - and it is no longer clear who is a friend or foe.

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"In an underground meeting readers won't soon forget, the pugnacious Barker foments a gang war guaranteed to leave fans with clenched fists." ( Booklist)

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The best yet

Thomas & Ferguson hit the mark again, this time adding a little bit more - but not focused on - personal info about Barker & Llewellen. The way this story ended could be the end of the series but leaves it open and obvious about how Barker regards his trainee.

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The black hand

Another excellent read, thanks much. Keep them coming Will Thomas especially with stories like these.

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super sleuthing story

Sherlock Holmes has competition. Superb performance with a solid storyline. great entertainment for a car trip.

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Great

Another good one and this time in the middle of a war between the Italians and the Sicilians You never know what will happen!

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Awesome

I love this author! The stories are fantastic, without having to suspend belief. Great series, keep them coming!

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Love the history of this one especially being Italian

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I liked how the relationship between Barker and Llewelyn is growing. I’m really starting to bond with the characters in the series. Love Anthony Fergusons narration. I could listen to him read the phone book.

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Amazing!

Six out of five!! Will Thomas is an amazing author and Barker and Lewellyn are the best detective duo since Holmes and Watson!

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Holds my attention!

I love these novels. This time period is one of my favorites to read. And the performance has been so great!

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excellent!

I like a mystery. I like history. This series combines both. The narration would be difficult to top. You learn more about the characters in each book and there is even a peke. One of the main characters was the son of missionaries in China so it makes perfect sense. Each book is at least as enjoyable as the one before so start at the beginning of the series and listen. You won't be disappointed.

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I’m a Will Thomas fan.

This is a fun series. Deep and well written enough with good characters to keep your interest.

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