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THE VOLATILE AGENT
London, December 1905. A city of fog, gaslight… and high explosives.
Evan Mercer, a forensic chemist displaced from the year 2026, has finally found his footing in Edwardian London. But the ground is about to shift beneath him.
When a massive explosion tears through Covent Garden Market, the Metropolitan Police rule it a tragic gas leak. But amidst the rubble, Evan finds chemical traces of mercury fulminate—the signature of a bomb built with terrifying precision.
For Detective Eleanor Shaw, the case isn't just murder. It’s a ghost story.
The bomb’s design is identical to the device that killed her father three years ago. The official report called that an accident, too. Now, Eleanor knows the her father’s killer is still out there, and they have turned London into a testing ground for a new, volatile weapon.
The The Volatile Agent
To catch a bomber who uses chemistry to mask their crimes, Evan and Eleanor must track a smuggling ring dealing in "Rare Earth" compounds—minerals that rare exist in 1905, yet resonate strangely with the time-travel scar on Evan's neck.
From the frozen docks of Bermondsey to the secret laboratories of the Royal College, the partners are forced into a race against a literal ticking clock. If they fail, the evidence—and the detectives—will be erased.
The Can You Disarm the Plot?
This is a "Fair Play" mystery. Before the explosive finale, the story pauses for a special DETECTIVE'S NOTE. You will review the timeline, the chemical traces, and the suspect profiles.
Can you spot the pattern in the explosions?
Can you identify the imposter?
Can you solve the case before the fuse runs out?
The Volatile Agent is the second book in the Chemistry of Impossible Crimes series. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, CSI, and high-stakes historical thrillers.
Evan Mercer, a forensic chemist displaced from the year 2026, has finally found his footing in Edwardian London. But the ground is about to shift beneath him.
When a massive explosion tears through Covent Garden Market, the Metropolitan Police rule it a tragic gas leak. But amidst the rubble, Evan finds chemical traces of mercury fulminate—the signature of a bomb built with terrifying precision.
For Detective Eleanor Shaw, the case isn't just murder. It’s a ghost story.
The bomb’s design is identical to the device that killed her father three years ago. The official report called that an accident, too. Now, Eleanor knows the her father’s killer is still out there, and they have turned London into a testing ground for a new, volatile weapon.
The The Volatile Agent
To catch a bomber who uses chemistry to mask their crimes, Evan and Eleanor must track a smuggling ring dealing in "Rare Earth" compounds—minerals that rare exist in 1905, yet resonate strangely with the time-travel scar on Evan's neck.
From the frozen docks of Bermondsey to the secret laboratories of the Royal College, the partners are forced into a race against a literal ticking clock. If they fail, the evidence—and the detectives—will be erased.
The Can You Disarm the Plot?
This is a "Fair Play" mystery. Before the explosive finale, the story pauses for a special DETECTIVE'S NOTE. You will review the timeline, the chemical traces, and the suspect profiles.
Can you spot the pattern in the explosions?
Can you identify the imposter?
Can you solve the case before the fuse runs out?
The Volatile Agent is the second book in the Chemistry of Impossible Crimes series. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, CSI, and high-stakes historical thrillers.
164 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 29, 2025
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