The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief

Tuttle does a lovely job of putting us back in the foggy streets of Victorian London in this lively, entertaining blend of murder mystery and supernatural adventure. Arthur Conan Doyle would have approved * GEORGE R.R. MARTIN, bestselling author of The Game of Thrones *
Lisa Tuttle has been writing remarkable, chilling short stories and powerful, haunting novels for many years now, and doing it so easily and so well that one almost takes it, and her, for granted * Neil Gaiman on Lisa Tuttle *
A wonderful mystical journey through the darkened rooms of Victorian séances and stagecraft - beautifully written and researched. I absolutely loved it * ALISON LITTLEWOOD, author of Mistletoe and Richard & Judy bestseller A Cold Season on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *
A fitting tale of intrigue that makes for a thoroughly enjoyable read . . . thrilling and entertaining story. 9/10 * STARBURST MAGAZINE on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *
Both comical and exciting, this is a delight of a read, and when a new case emerges on the horizon of the final page, it makes you want to urge the author to write the duo's second set of adventures faster so we can feast on it as soon as possible * Maxim Jakubowski, Love Reading *
Lisa Tuttle has created a most engaging detective duo in Jasper Jesperson and Miss Lane ... an intriguing and thoroughly enjoyable mystery * Mark Douglas Home, author of The Sea Detective and The Woman Who Walked Into The Sea *
Tuttle's delivery is impeccable and "The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief" is an enjoyable romp that's a continuous pleasure to read . . . As an opening to the series "The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief" works remarkably well so it'll be interesting seeing where she takes the series next. * UPCOMING4.ME on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *
[Lisa Tuttle] has a prize-winning knack of doing what a lot of fantasy writers can only dream of: making the impossible seem everyday, and writing legend in such a way that it seems like a very present and nerve-tingling possibility * SCOTS MAGAZINE on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *
An easy read, with the plot cracking along at a terrific pace . . . a fun dance through spiritualism and Victoriana with a lot of heart and soul * Book Geek *
An enjoyable first mystery in the Jesperson and Lane series. Well plotted and written * MURDER, MYSTERY & MORE on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *
I really did enjoy the characters of Lane and Jesperson - they are worth getting to know . . . I do hope that there is more to come about this pair of investigators * BOOKS AND MORE BOOKS on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *
Zips along, with peril, a real, melodramatic villain - you can almost here the moustache twirling and hear his laughter - a truly evil plot and a dramatic denouement . . . easily give[s] Holmes and Watson a run for their money * BLUE BOOK BALLOON on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *
The mystery was intriguing, the inclusion of psychic powers surprising, and the characters absolutely lovely. I found myself slowing down when reading this one, just so it would last a little longer. * HIDING BOOKS on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *
The book is beautifully written [and] very well researched. If you like a good tale, well told, or if you like a strong female protagonist, or if you like to get in on the ground floor of what is set to be one of the most entertaining detective series of the decade ... read this book * JEANETTE GREAVES on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *
A well-written, entertaining mystery and solid series opener. I look forward to reading the next book and have a feeling this series will get better with every instalment * ART AND SOUL on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *
A gloriously entertaining mystery story full of twists and turns . . . Tuttle executes it with a delicate touch and great elan * ASTOUNDING YARNS on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *
A great story . . . Two great main characters and a lovely atmosphere throughout the book * BLODEUEDD on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *
Smart and entertaining fiction that has fun with the touchstones of Victorian literature - Wilkie Collins and Arthur Conan Doyle are both name-checked, and have clearly influenced Tuttle's atmosphere and characterisation- while also exploring, in a light-hearted, light-touch way, what lies behind the curtain. * SFX on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *
A fantastic first instalment to what I hope will be a long running series . . . Miss Lane is a delight; independent, resourceful and free thinking and Jesperson and his mother are fantastically drawn . . . This is the first book I've read by Lisa Tuttle but it certainly won't be the last * LISA READS BOOKS on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *
If you like detective stories, then this is a wonderful addition to not only that genre but with the twists and turns hinting at the supernatural as well * FLICKERING MYTH on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *
The Somnambulist And The Psychic Thief is a great read and definitely a series worth pursuing. It looks like it will make a good regular read alongside my other favourite sleuths * SF CROWSNEST on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *
The story zips along in entertaining and enjoyable way, and it is very well written. The characters have previously appeared in some of Lisa Tuttle's shorter fiction, and the novel seems set up for a series. I certainly hope so * HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *
A fantastic blend of Victorian-era detective fiction and the (possibly) supernatural * SCIFI NOW on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *
Excellent! * JULIET E. McKENNA, No. 1 bestselling author of The Green Man's Heir on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *
A solid beginning to a new series . . . If you enjoy the Independent Victorian Lady Detective genre (I know I do) then this one is worth adding to your Borrowbox library * KINGSTON LIBRARIES on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *
A delightful pairing of Sherlockian mystery and Victorian occult tale . . . Lisa Tuttle is a fantastic writer whose nuanced characters and flawless prose combine with a mastery of genre conventions that allow her to subvert them brilliantly * SEBASTIAN DE CASTELL, bestselling author of The Greatcoats series, Sebastian de Castell, author of The Greatcoats series *
Tuttle is as skilled in prose as she is in characterisation. Spending time with Mr Jesperson and Miss Lane, and the rest of the characters, was a delight. Their relationship - a bit of a Mulder and Scully - is expertly drawn. The prose was an easy read, with the plot cracking along at a terrific pace * THE FORGOTTEN GEEK on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *
Tuttle's powerful prose sparkles and leaps off the page - she perfectly captures the repressed nature of Victorian times * BRITISH FANTASY SOCIETY on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *
The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief was a great start to series . . . I had fun, and it was great to get back to Victorian-era detecting. * LYNN’S BOOKS on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *

The writing has an effortless-seeming clarity that makes the pages fly by. The author manages the disparate elements of the plot like an expert juggler . . . I loved it so much that I let out a happy little yip and hit request immediately when I saw its sequel pop up

* STEWARTRY on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *
It kept me hooked. This series definitely has potential and with the dramatic way it ended, I will be picking up the next in the series * UNDER THE COVERS on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *
The characters are engaging . . . the atmosphere and setting up are the dynamics that are the focus of this book, and the characterisations really shine * GIRL WHO READS on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *
This book is now in the running for my "title of the year" award, currently neck and neck with Time Travelling with a Hamster! The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief is a well-written, entertaining mystery and solid series opener. I have a feeling this series will get better with every instalment * CLAIRE HUSTON on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief *

A stylish, distinctive storyteller

* WASHINGTON POST BOOK WORLD on Lisa Tuttle *

This John W. Campbell Award-winning author remains one of fantasy's best

* PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY on Lisa Tuttle *
Her ability as a storyteller is equalled only by her skill in portraying her characters with a few, precise words * SF SITE on Lisa Tuttle *