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Llewelyn works for Barker only because Barker’s previous assistant, Quong, was murdered near to the previous New Year’s Day. His first two case have convinced him that working with Barker is dangerous. But when a new clue sends them to a Chinese restaurant with a local magistrate, he discovers that this case may be the most dangerous yet. As they leave through the tunnel that is its only entrance, a shot pierces the magistrate’s forehead, and the second shot misses Llewelyn only because he was holding a lantern to help them find their footing.
When they reexamine Quong’s jacket they find a pawn ticket that leads them to a rare and mysterious texts, and soon no one is safe. Mac is injured, forcing them to acquire additional help. Then Barker sickens and almost dies, saved only by non-mainstream medicine.
This is a great read. I love Llewelyn’s narration, full of juicy details and interesting for its revelations about Llewelyn’s growth as an inquiry agent. This is a series that is richer in the entire context; nevertheless, it could be read on its own.


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The Limehouse Text A Novel Will Thomas 9780743273350 Books Reviews

Private enquiry agent Cyrus Barker has a mysterious background in China, a rare Pekingese dog given to him from the Empress of China and formerly had a Chinese assistant whose death by gunshot to the head led to the position being open to current assistant, Thomas Llewelyn. The murder has gone unsolved for over a year, but Inspector Bainbridge thinks he has a break in the case when he finds an overlooked pawn shop ticket in the dead assistant's clothing. The pawned item turns out to be a book stolen from China purportedly containing martial arts secrets such as the Death Touch; a book that several governments, crime organizations and individuals out for a quick quid would (and have) killed to obtain.

Barker and Llewelyn roam the streets of Victorian Limehouse, going beyond Ho's hidden restaurant to encounter Triad organizations, sailors on the main shipping line between China and London, illegal boxing matches, fights to the death, crime lords, opium dens, lion dances, acupuncturists, sword-fighting girls and other fun and exciting fare... along with a number of murders, including murder by the Touch of Death.

In this third book, we get a fascinating background, colorful characters and an involved mystery that is a suitable challenge to a sharp and determined detective. Here we also have the classic denouement in a room full of suspects. Aside from a lamentable lapse in judgment by Llewelyn that requires Barker to risk his life, this may be the best book yet in a delightfully enjoyable mystery series.
Each of the Barker and Llewellyn books tackled a mystery in a different section of old London, the first in a Jewish neighborhood, the second in a group of Irish revolutionaries, and this third in a Chinese ghetto. Barker 's first assistant was a young Chinaman. We learn that Barker grew up in China, learning to fight from Chinese masters, and valuing his Oriental training. Now information comes that will help Barker find out who killed young Quong and why, if he can live through the enquiry. The story is told through the eyes of Llewellyn, who shares his discoveries as they unfold. This is another well-written mystery by Will Thomas, worth every minute of reasons. I am looking forward to the fourth book!
Just finished this 3rd mystery in the Barker Llewelyn series. Only started with the 1st 5 days ago. Fascinated by the enigmatic "enquiry agent" whose legendery skills once more see him through the tightest spots. Each case takes the reader inside a different ethnic, cultural group living in London...this time offering an intriguing window on 19th century Chinese lore, food, celebrations, allegiances, and values.
Will Thomas' Victorian mysteries echo the place, time and relationship of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classics, but with a fresh take on the genre. This offering is set in Limehouse, a part of east London just as seedy and dangerous as Whitechapel, but with a less notorious reputation. The text to which the title refers is a secret book that discloses the "dim mak" or "death touch" of B-grade kung-fu movies; due to its lethality, several groups compete for its possession - with predictably lethal consequences.

The story is solid - the reveal is a surprise, the red herrings believable, and the pace of the action rapid. What I especially enjoyed about the book is the relationship between characters - and how as the Barker-Llewellyn series continues, pieces of the history of both are revealed as the depth of the partnership deepens.

_The Limehouse Text_ is a fun read, with winks and nods both to other Victorian detective writers (like Doyle) but also to contemporary film. A great addition to a great series. Recommended.
I am not sure how this book came to me (as It sat on one of my book shelves for almost a year!), but once I started reading it I couldn't stop. This was one of my 'train books' as I read it for 40 minutes a day as I traveled to and from work. I eventaully just started reading it at home when I got a chance. I LOVE Barker and Llewelyn! The people, places, and era as so beautifully done. The writing is well crafted in every way imaginable. I honestly cannot think of even one miniscule thing that could have been different or better. From the first word to the last Mr. Thomas had my full attention. I was as stunned as everyone at Ho's who the killer was.....!

I have now started the 4th B and L book, and once again enthralled. Mr. Thomas you are such a gifted and talented author, and I thank you for all your hard work (his research must have been very in-depth) and talent. Will we ever know what lurkes behind those dark glasses of Barker? Will Barker ever tell more about his past? Will Barker and Llewelyn ever find Lady Loves? (Barker would make a great 'Book Boyfriend', however he is a tad too much of a curmudgeon Lol!).

I would recommend this writer to anyone that wants a good solid Victorian Era read.
Llewelyn works for Barker only because Barker’s previous assistant, Quong, was murdered near to the previous New Year’s Day. His first two case have convinced him that working with Barker is dangerous. But when a new clue sends them to a Chinese restaurant with a local magistrate, he discovers that this case may be the most dangerous yet. As they leave through the tunnel that is its only entrance, a shot pierces the magistrate’s forehead, and the second shot misses Llewelyn only because he was holding a lantern to help them find their footing.
When they reexamine Quong’s jacket they find a pawn ticket that leads them to a rare and mysterious texts, and soon no one is safe. Mac is injured, forcing them to acquire additional help. Then Barker sickens and almost dies, saved only by non-mainstream medicine.
This is a great read. I love Llewelyn’s narration, full of juicy details and interesting for its revelations about Llewelyn’s growth as an inquiry agent. This is a series that is richer in the entire context; nevertheless, it could be read on its own.