Edgar Brim is a young Victorian-era character haunted by fear itself. Shane Peacock created him for a gothic horror trilogy that drops real literary monsters into a historical setting. Edgar discovers that the creatures from famous horror novels are not just stories, and he must overcome his own deep-seated fears to face them.
The character grows across all three books, moving from a frightened young man to someone willing to confront the worst things imaginable. Peacock uses Edgar’s fear as a central theme, making the character’s internal struggle as important as the physical dangers he encounters.
Fans of Shane Peacock’s Boy Sherlock Holmes series will recognize the same Victorian setting but a much darker tone. Edgar Brim’s world is one of genuine horror, and the trilogy does not shy away from putting its protagonist in real danger.
Reading Order
See the complete The Dark Missions of Edgar Brim reading order for all books in the series.