<b>A fitting tale of intrigue</b> that makes for a <b>thoroughly enjoyable read</b> . . . thrilling and entertaining story. <b>9/10</b>

STARBURST MAGAZINE on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief

<b>Both comical and exciting</b>, this is a <b>delight</b> 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<b> write the duo's second set of adventures faster</b> so we can feast on it as soon as possible

Maxim Jakubowski, Love Reading

Lisa Tuttle has created a<b> most engaging detective duo </b>in Jasper Jesperson and Miss Lane ... <b>an intriguing and thoroughly enjoyable mystery</b>

Mark Douglas Home, author of The Sea Detective and The Woman Who Walked Into The Sea

<b>Tuttle's delivery is impeccable</b> 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" <b>works remarkably well</b> 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 <b>prize-winning knack</b> of doing what a lot of fantasy writers can only dream of: <b>making the impossible seem everyday</b>, and writing legend in such a way that it seems like a very <b>present and nerve-tingling possibility</b>

SCOTS MAGAZINE on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief

An easy read, with the <b>plot cracking along at a terrific pace</b> . . . a fun dance through spiritualism and Victoriana with <b>a lot of heart and soul</b>

Book Geek

An <b>enjoyable first mystery</b> in the Jesperson and Lane series. <b>Well plotted and written</b>

MURDER, MYSTERY & MORE on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief

I really did <b>enjoy the characters of Lane and Jesperson</b> - they are worth getting to know . . . I do hope that there is <b>more to come about this pair of investigators </b>

BOOKS AND MORE BOOKS on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief

<b>Zips along, with peril, a real, melodramatic villain</b> - you can almost here the moustache twirling and hear his laughter - <b>a truly evil plot and a dramatic denouemen</b>t . . . easily give[s] <b>Holmes and Watson </b>a run for their money

BLUE BOOK BALLOON on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief

<b>The mystery was intriguing</b>, the inclusion of psychic powers surprising, and<b> the characters absolutely lovely</b>. I found myself slowing down when reading this one, <b>just so it would last a little longer.</b>

HIDING BOOKS on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief

The book is <b>beautifully written [and] very well researched</b>. If you like <b>a good tale, well told</b>, or if you like a<b> strong female protagonis</b>t, or if you like to get in on the ground floor of what is set to be one of <b>the most entertaining detective series </b>of the decade ... <b>read this book</b>

JEANETTE GREAVES on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief

A <b>well-written, entertaining mystery</b> and solid series opener. <b>I look forward to reading the next book</b> and have a feeling this series will get <b>better with every instalment</b><b> </b>

ART AND SOUL on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief

A <b>gloriously entertaining mystery</b> story full of <b>twists and turns</b> . . . Tuttle executes it with <b>a delicate touch and great elan</b>

ASTOUNDING YARNS on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief

<b>A great story</b> . . . Two great main characters and <b>a lovely atmosphere</b> throughout the book

BLODEUEDD on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief

<b>Smart and entertaining fiction</b> 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 <b>atmosphere and characterisation</b>- while also exploring, in a light-hearted, light-touch way, what lies behind the curtain.

SFX on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief

A <b>fantastic first instalment</b> to what I hope will be a long running series . . . Miss Lane is a delight; <b>independent, resourceful and free thinking</b> and Jesperson and his mother are<b> fantastically drawn</b> . . . This is the first book I've read by Lisa Tuttle but it certainly <b>won't be the last</b>

LISA READS BOOKS on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief

If you like detective stories, then this is <b>a wonderful addition to not only that genre</b> but with the <b>twists and turns hinting at the supernatural</b> as well

FLICKERING MYTH on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief

<b><i>The Somnambulist And The Psychic Thief</i> is a great read</b> and definitely<b> a series worth pursuing</b>. 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 <b>zips along in entertaining and enjoyable way,</b> and it is <b>very well written</b>. The characters have previously appeared in some of Lisa Tuttle's shorter fiction, and the novel seems set up for a series.<b> I certainly hope so</b>

HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief

A <b>fantastic blend</b> of <b>Victorian-era detective fiction</b> and the (possibly) <b>supernatural</b>

SCIFI NOW on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief

<b>Excellent!</b>

JULIET E. McKENNA, No. 1 bestselling author of The Green Man's Heir on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief

<b>A solid beginning to a new series</b> . . . If you enjoy the <b>Independent Victorian Lady Detective</b> genre (I know I do) then this one is <b>worth adding to your Borrowbox library</b>

KINGSTON LIBRARIES on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief

A <b>delightful </b>pairing of Sherlockian mystery and Victorian occult tale . . . <b>Lisa Tuttle is a fantastic writer</b> whose <b>nuanced characters and flawless prose</b> combine with <b>a mastery of genre conventions</b> that allow her to <b>subvert them brilliantly</b>

SEBASTIAN DE CASTELL, bestselling author of The Greatcoats series, Sebastian de Castell, author of The Greatcoats series

Tuttle is <b>as skilled in prose as she is in characterisation</b>. Spending time with Mr Jesperson and Miss Lane, and the rest of the characters, <b>was a delight</b>. Their relationship - <b>a bit of a Mulder and Scully</b> - is expertly drawn. The prose was an easy read, with <b>the plot cracking along at a terrific pace</b>

THE FORGOTTEN GEEK on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief

Tuttle's <b>powerful prose sparkles and leaps off the page</b> - she <b>perfectly captures</b> the repressed nature of Victorian times

BRITISH FANTASY SOCIETY on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief

<i>The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief</i> was <b>a great start to series</b> . . . <b>I had fun</b>, and it was <b>great to get back to Victorian-era detecting</b>.

LYNN’S BOOKS on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief

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

STEWARTRY on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief

It <b>kept me hooked</b>. This series definitely has potential and <b>with the dramatic way it ended, I will be picking up the next </b>in the series

UNDER THE COVERS on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief

The <b>characters are engaging . . .</b> the atmosphere and setting up are the<b> dynamics that are the focus of this book,</b> and the characterisations <b>really shine</b>

GIRL WHO READS on The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief

This book is now in the running for my "<b>title of the year</b>" award, currently neck and neck with <i>Time Travelling with a Hamster</i>! <i>The Somnambulist and the Psychic Thief</i> 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

<p><b>A stylish, distinctive storyteller</b></p>

WASHINGTON POST BOOK WORLD on Lisa Tuttle

<p>This <b>John W. Campbell Award-winning author</b> remains <b>one of fantasy's best</b></p>

PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY on Lisa Tuttle

Her <b>ability as a storyteller</b> is equalled only by <b>her skill in portraying her characters </b>with a few, precise words

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