Bryant & May and the Invisible Code

In a chilling case, two children curse a woman who is later found dead. Meanwhile, Bryant and May investigate strange behavior in a politician's wife, leading to a web of murder and secrets. Bryant & May and the Invisible Code explores witchcraft and hidden relics.

In Bryant & May and the Invisible Code, two young children engage in a game called 'Witch-Hunter,' where they cast a curse on a woman enjoying her lunch in a church courtyard. To their shock, the woman is later discovered dead inside St Bride's Church, a location that has seen no other visitors. This puzzling incident sets the stage for a gripping tale of mystery and intrigue.

Although the eccentric detectives Arthur Bryant and John May of the Peculiar Crimes Unit are initially denied the opportunity to investigate the murder, they are soon drawn into a different case. Hired by their arch-nemesis, they must uncover the reasons behind his wife’s bizarre behavior, which has become a source of embarrassment for him at social events. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that she believes she is a victim of witchcraft, further complicating the case.

The plot thickens when a society photographer is brutally murdered in a nearby park, revealing an unexpected connection between the two cases. As Bryant and May delve deeper, they navigate a labyrinth of hidden passages, secret societies, and coded messages. Their journey takes them from the eerie confines of Bedlam to the enigmatic Bletchley Park, revealing a world steeped in madness and mystery. The stakes rise as they realize that their investigation could lead to disastrous consequences, potentially endangering their lives and those around them.