Deadly Quest

William Quest #2

by John Bainbridge

A reign of terror sweeps through the Victorian underworld as a menacing figure seeks to impose his will on the criminals of London. On the abandoned wharves of the docklands and in the dangerous gaslit alleys of Whitechapel, hardened villains are being murdered, dealers in stolen goods and brothel keepers threatened. The cobbles of the old city are running with blood, as pistol shots bark out death to any who resist.Who can fight back to protect the poor and the oppressed? The detectives of Scotland Yard are baffled as the death toll mounts. There is, of course, William Quest – Victorian avenger. A man brought up to know both sides of the law. But Quest faces dangers of his own. Sinister watchers are dogging his footsteps through the fog, as Quest becomes the prey in a deadly manhunt, threatened by a vicious enemy, fighting for his life in a thrilling climax in the most dangerous rookery in Victorian London. Deadly Quest or dead Quest?

224 pages, Paperback

Published September 16, 2016

About the author

John Bainbridge is the author of the thrillers. The Shadow Of William Quest, Deadly Quest and Dark Shadow, set in the Victorian underworld of the 1850s and Balmoral Kill and Dangerous Game - Golden Age style spy thrillers set in the 1930s.
John has written four historical novels in the series The Chronicles of Robin Hood: Loxley, Wolfshead, Villain and Legend. These take the legendary outlaw back to a gritty medieval reality.
A countryside access campaigner, John also writes non-fiction books about walking in the British countryside, Rambling - Some Thoughts on Country Walking, The Compleat Trespasser, Footloose in Devon, Footloose with George Borrow, and a memoir, Wayfarer's Dole.
He is currently writing a prequel to the William Quest novels.
John's wife, Anne Bainbridge, writes historical detective fiction, the Inspector Abbs Victorian Mysteries and the 1930s-set Inspector Chance Mysteries. Anne's novels were first published under John's name.

John blogs at:
www.johnbainbridgewriter.wordpress.com
www.walktheoldways.wordpress.com

Reviews

[Mardi Chamberlain · Rating 5 out of 5]

A definite page-turner!

Enjoyed this well written, second, William Quest novel which is set in the slums and back alleys of Victorian London. Great descriptions of the era with a good mystery to boot. Always nice to admire the main character too. A little escape. You’ll like it!

[Martin Robbins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyable read

Really like the characters and the relationships between the different adversaries, The Monkshood, The Police and the Villians. Great characters and looking forward to the next Quest quest

[Robin H-R Holmes Richardson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great Quest thriller...

Second book in the William Quest series.The familiar characters are there, along with a surprise addition. A great plot and Bainbridge 's superb writing add up to an enjoyable reading experience.Bravo and Carry On, Mr Bainbridge!

[Ana Morais · Rating 5 out of 5]

Deadly Quest proved to be a fine reading, kept me on the edge from the very beginning.

[T.G. Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Disappointed it had to end

Another epic adventure for William Quest and another exhilarating journey for the reader. Bainbridge is a storyteller of the highest class, and he kept me hooked from beginning to end. Even if you read no other books in 2018, you MUST read this. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant.

[joan dawson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Great Read

A book that will keep you on the edge of your seat lot's of twist and turn you will not want to put it down

[Lauren Henderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it

Second one I have read and I am still as gripped as the first. I hope there is a third one out. Or there will be soon!

[Soozee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second in the series, and another really good read. Great characters, interesting historical setting. And a good mystery. I really enjoyed these and hope the author will write more!

[Henry Butterfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

A top class book from John once again. Who would expect less!

[MARY Ekweozor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing reads, I've now read them all I'm waiting on john. :)