Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Half Moon Street | 2018 | Alex Reeve | Buy |
| 2 | The House on Half Moon Street | 2018 | Alex Reeve | N/A |
| 3 | The Anarchists’ Club | 2019 | Alex Reeve | Buy |
| 4 | The Blood Flower | 2022 | Alex Reeve | Buy |
| 5 | The Butcher of Berner Street | 2022 | Alex Reeve | Buy |
The Leo Stanhope series sets its mysteries in the streets, clubs, and workhouses of Victorian London. Leo is an assistant to a coroner, giving him proximity to death and the forensic knowledge to spot when something is wrong. His secret — that he was born female — means every investigation carries personal risk, as attracting attention could expose him.
Five books from The House on Half Moon Street through The Butcher of Berner Street take Leo into different corners of Victorian society, from anarchist clubs to flower markets. Alex Reeve uses the historical setting to explore questions of identity and belonging that resonate beyond their period context.