Death in Soho by Shiv Saywack

I was drawn to Death in Soho mainly because of the cover. It’s so vibrant and eye-catching. This is the first in the Alexandra Raven Mysteries, set in 1950, and I really enjoyed the historical backdrop, especially the mentions of clothing and style from that time.

Alex Raven is an intriguing central character. She’s tough, independent, and very likeable. The atmosphere of Soho is vividly brought to life, with a strong sense of time and place, making it easy to get lost not only in the setting but in the unfolding plot as well.

As a private investigator, Alex has an unusual role for a woman of that era, which adds an extra layer of interest. She’s clever and capable, clearly someone who knows her job well. The story includes plenty of twists, along with darker undertones that reflect the harsher side of life during that period.

Shiv Saywack has a strong descriptive style, and the story feels well researched throughout.

The death of a wartime hero is thoroughly invested by Alex and although I’m not giving away any spoilers, it leads her down to murky and mysterious places.

This, I’m sure will the start of a gripping crime series, and if you like something different, then give Death in Soho a try.

Instagram

Website

Book Blurb and Link

A brand-new historical mystery set in London, rebuilding after the Second World War.

Alexandra Raven is smart, stylish and unflinchingly brave. She once risked her life behind enemy lines. Now, she hunts the truth in post-war London.

A war hero found dead in a locked room. Another victim found strangled in Soho. A private investigator with a past no one dares speak of.

London, 1950.

In a quiet Belgravia home, war hero Captain Fabian Sarre is found dead with a bullet wound to his head — no note, no explanation.

The police think Fabian took his own life. But Lady Bentham, Fabian’s godmother, thinks otherwise, and she’s determined to prove it.

She seeks the help of private investigator Alexandra Raven. All they have is a hunch and a police file. But as Alex digs deeper into the case, she uncovers hidden wounds the autopsy overlooked, gambling debts, and a past full of dark secrets.

Then a body is found tortured, gagged, and posed in a grim Soho flat. It becomes clear the victim has ties to Fabian.

Fabian’s death was no isolated tragedy — it’s part of a far-reaching conspiracy. As more bodies with connections to Fabian surface, Alex must outwit a ruthless killer determined to keep the past buried before the next body is hers . . .

Buy here