Jay Moriarty Violates the Official Secrets Act

The Casefile of Jay Moriarty #1

by Kit Walker

A modern-day interpretation of Sherlock Holmes' most famous enemy, and the story of how he met his loyal partner in crime.

When ex-SAS security consultant Sebastian Moran runs afoul of a rich and powerful corporate client, he's thrown into the path of a brilliant hacker named Jay Moriarty. To survive, both of them must work together to unravel the secrets of Bruce-Partington Aerospace and take down its corrupt CEO, Sir James Walter.

Genres: LGBT, M M Romance

58 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 29, 2023

About the author

Kit Walker is a genderqueer Canadian who spent four years in the United Kingdom, and who once slapped a pigeon on the steps of the Palais Garnier in Paris. They enjoy both reading and writing about little freaks getting into situations.

Reviews

[K.J. Charles]

Short snappy modern take on Moriarty and Moran, in which Moriarty is a trans tech wizard, though Moran is still an ex Army guy who cheats at cards. Very entertaining and nicely written, I shall read more. Hopefully there's an anthology.

[Kassu · Rating 4 out of 5]

(Re-read in 10/24 to continue the series: still great, yay.)

4+⭐

I definitely have a soft spot for heists and hackers but I was still pleasantly surprised by this short story from a previously unknown author. The plot is engaging and the story wraps up nicely within these 50 pages.

I've always thought these kinds of stories are suffering from a severe lack of gay men. Just lovely. I'm sure to read more from this author.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Saskia Veldhuis · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars. A really fast paced short story which stayed interesting throughout. I'd love to read more of these. There were plenty of twists and turns and the MCs were intriguing.
I received a complimentary copy of this book via Booksprout and am happy to leave a voluntary review.

[Jenny Editor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fun read. Interesting characters and lively writing in a satisfying short story. Think I might read them all now!

[Meredith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very fun and twisty.

[Ellie Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would have read this for the title alone! A cracking start to an excellent series, loosely based on a modern version of a couple of arch villains in the Sherlock Holmes stories. The first novella introduces the reader to suave ex-special forces security consultant Sebastian Moran and brilliant and mysanthropic hacker, Jay Moriarty as they take on a corrupt CEO in not entirely legal ways.

The plot is fast and furious, and the chemistry between the two MCs is off the charts. A hugely witty and engaging read.

[DLB2572 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting Spin

This is an interesting spin on a classic villain's origin story with his partner. It wasn't very long but it was entertaining.

I received an ARC and this is my unbiased opinion