Amy B. (BaileysBooks) reviewed on 11/16/2011 + 491 more book reviews

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This is Book 5 of the Barker & Llewelyn mystery series.

After the slightly disappointing Hellfire Conspiracy, Will Thomas seems to have gotten himself back on track. This book focuses on the rise of the Sicilian mafia as it tries to establish a foothold in the London underworld. The plot was focused, the story was well written, and the pacing was spot on.

After four books of handing out tiny little morsels regarding Cyrus Barker's private life, The Black Hand was a veritable all-you-can-eat buffet of new information. There were more revelations in this book alone than in all of the previous books combined. Needless to say, it was a treat to read.

Thomas has released a new Barker & Llewelyn book every year for 5 straight years (2004-2008). I am anxiously awaiting news of the next installment (he is supposedly working hard on the next one) because these characters have too much life left to simply let them languish.

This book was easily the best in the series so far. Now all we need is five more just like it.

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