- Hardcover: 400 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; First Edition edition (5 Feb 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007212690
- ISBN-13: 978-0007212699
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.8 x 4.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 477,501 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Praise for ‘Resurrectionist’:
‘Breakneck pace, brutal action, clever characterisation and twisty plotting … James McGee brings Regency London to life – or perhaps I should say to death!’ Reginald Hill
Praise for ‘Ratcatcher’:
‘Irresistible… rambunctious entertainment.’
Observer
‘Rumbustious…a darkly attractive hero, terrific period atmosphere and action.’ The Times
‘Atmospheric and well researched… try it.’ Daily Mirror
‘“Ratcatcher” has everything: duels and derring-do, London highlife and lowlife, French lechery and treachery – all contained in a fast-moving, cleverly constructed plot with an immaculately detailed historical background. Add a hero who is ruthless, mysterious and sexy, and it's a safe bet that “Ratcatcher” marks the start of a series that will run and run … and run!’ Reginald Hill
‘“Ratcatcher” is a richly enjoyable and impressively researched novel – also very gripping. James McGee is clearly a rising star in the historical galaxy and I look forward to Hawkwood’s return.’ Andrew Taylor, author of ‘The American Boy’
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Praise for ‘Resurrectionist’:
‘Breakneck pace, brutal action, clever characterisation and twisty plotting … James McGee brings Regency London to life – or perhaps I should say to death!’ Reginald Hill
‘Fascinating… with quickly paced action and many a twist and turn, McGee draws the plot’s threads skilfully together… thoughtful, colourful and very readable’ Historical Novels Review
Praise for ‘Ratcatcher’:
‘Irresistible… rambunctious entertainment.’
Observer
‘Rumbustious…a darkly attractive hero, terrific period atmosphere and action.’ The Times
‘Atmospheric and well researched… try it.’ Daily Mirror
‘“Ratcatcher” marks the start of a series that will run and run… and run!’ Reginald Hill
‘A richly enjoyable and impressively researched novel’ Andrew Taylor, author of ‘The American Boy’
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Ratcatcher, the novel that introduced readers to Hawkwood, Bow Street Runner and the hero James McGee's books, was a fast paced adventure story set in early-nineteenth century London that involved the criminal underworld, espionage and political plots. Resurrectionist, Hawkwood's second adventure is set in the same London and the same period but feels like a very different book.
Whereas Ratcatcher was dealing with a plot that was tied up with the legacy of the American and French Revolutions, Resurrectionist deals with more domestic matters; namely the trend for grave robbing that was commonplace during the period the book is set in. Whilst Ratcatcher was something of a period rmp this latest Hawkwood adventure is by comparison very much darker in tone. It is also far more violent, dealing as it does with the aforementioned grave robbing, medical practices of the time and the seediest elements of nineteenth century London life.
All this, combined with a plot that at times verges on crossing into the realm of outright horror fiction, means that whilst the enigmatic Hawkwood remains the hero and is again ably supported by characters such as Jago, Twigg and and Magistrate Read, Resurrectionist is not simply Ratcatcher regurgitated. And this very much counts in it favour. Whilst it takes a while to get used to the change in tone, its refreshing to find McGee trying something different and challenging expectations. It helps that his efforts are, for the most part sucessful. He paints a fascinating portrayal of some of the least savoury aspects London life at the time. He also gives the whole book a wonderful, dark, brooding atmosphere that suits the plot perfectly.
Some readers may find the focus of Resurrectionist less than appealing after the comparatively breezy events of Ratcatcher, and in truth the unrelenting darkness of the story does at times verge on the opressive. There is however, enough blistering action and events move forward at such a quick pace that its hard not to remained hooked.
So, overall Resurrectionist is another hugely successful and enjoyable Hawkwood adventure that benefits from trying to something different to its predecessor. It isn't however, a story for the squeamish or prudish and it will be interesting to see the darker and bloodier tone impacts on its popularity.
Whereas Ratcatcher was dealing with a plot that was tied up with the legacy of the American and French Revolutions, Resurrectionist deals with more domestic matters; namely the trend for grave robbing that was commonplace during the period the book is set in. Whilst Ratcatcher was something of a period rmp this latest Hawkwood adventure is by comparison very much darker in tone. It is also far more violent, dealing as it does with the aforementioned grave robbing, medical practices of the time and the seediest elements of nineteenth century London life.
All this, combined with a plot that at times verges on crossing into the realm of outright horror fiction, means that whilst the enigmatic Hawkwood remains the hero and is again ably supported by characters such as Jago, Twigg and and Magistrate Read, Resurrectionist is not simply Ratcatcher regurgitated. And this very much counts in it favour. Whilst it takes a while to get used to the change in tone, its refreshing to find McGee trying something different and challenging expectations. It helps that his efforts are, for the most part sucessful. He paints a fascinating portrayal of some of the least savoury aspects London life at the time. He also gives the whole book a wonderful, dark, brooding atmosphere that suits the plot perfectly.
Some readers may find the focus of Resurrectionist less than appealing after the comparatively breezy events of Ratcatcher, and in truth the unrelenting darkness of the story does at times verge on the opressive. There is however, enough blistering action and events move forward at such a quick pace that its hard not to remained hooked.
So, overall Resurrectionist is another hugely successful and enjoyable Hawkwood adventure that benefits from trying to something different to its predecessor. It isn't however, a story for the squeamish or prudish and it will be interesting to see the darker and bloodier tone impacts on its popularity.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Resurrectionist is the second Hawkwood adventure and is a worthy follow-up to Ratcatcher. This time Hawkwood is despatched to investigate the evil doings of Colonel Titus Hyde, a brilliant but insane surgeon who had recently escaped from Bedlam. Hawkwood has met a lethal adversary in Hyde and their cat and mouse games are superbly convuluted. Hyde has linked up with the "resurrection men", the bodysnatchers, and is in search of female cadavers.
Like Ratcatcher, Resurrectionist is a gripping and highly atmospheric read and once I began reading the novel could not put it down. Hawkwood is a very flawed hero, which makes him immensely likeable although not a man to cross! At times, the plot can get quite stomach-churning with some details some readers may find a little over the top. James McGee's Historical Note (as with the first novel) is very enlightening and it is fascinating to read that no surgeon was ever executed for his bodysnatching activities. Only the bodysnatchers ended up on the gallows, whereas the surgeons often received knighthoods. Crime did not pay, it seems.
I look forward to reading the next Hawkwood adventure, Rapscallion, and hope that this series will run and run. 5 stars.
Like Ratcatcher, Resurrectionist is a gripping and highly atmospheric read and once I began reading the novel could not put it down. Hawkwood is a very flawed hero, which makes him immensely likeable although not a man to cross! At times, the plot can get quite stomach-churning with some details some readers may find a little over the top. James McGee's Historical Note (as with the first novel) is very enlightening and it is fascinating to read that no surgeon was ever executed for his bodysnatching activities. Only the bodysnatchers ended up on the gallows, whereas the surgeons often received knighthoods. Crime did not pay, it seems.
I look forward to reading the next Hawkwood adventure, Rapscallion, and hope that this series will run and run. 5 stars.
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Preferred this novel greatly to its predecessor. More enaging, more interesting altogether. Loved the period setting --could lose myself in it --forget the cares of the 21st... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Catblack_uk
a developing character
I enjoyed Ratcatcher and the Resurrectionist is a good follow on. I look forward to Rapscallion. There has been development of the main protaganist we learn a little more about his... Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2010 by A. Browne
Fantastic!
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Published on 9 Oct 2009 by Mr. R. J. M. Fowler
A great follow up
Firstly you must read Ratcatcher 1st as this novel does follow on from it and does refer back to it in parts and could spoil Ratcatcher if you read them in the wrong order. Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2009 by edzshed
So many better books
This is the first of this series that I've read and I'm pretty sure that it will be the last. The period detail has obviously been thoroughly researched, which is why the author... Read more
Published on 22 July 2009 by Constant Reader
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I love James McGee's style of writing they are books you just cannot put down
Published on 20 Jun 2009 by Mr. I. D. Rhodes
Hawkwood just keeps getting better...
I have to disagree with some of the previous reviewers. Whilst i enjoyed Ratcatcher, Resurrectionist is far superior. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2009 by Buffalo22
Whats the time, gov?
James McGee has in both his books achieved something new and different mainly creating a hero that you can identify with as well as making Regency London real. Read more
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Entertaining view of london
James McGee's second Bow Street Runner novel and one that was entertaining. The darkness of London came through as well as allowing the reader to walk the streets (or pound them... Read more
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