Moriarty and the Massacre of Mammon

By Nyla Nox

Moriarty, the 'Napoleon of Crime', is no longer satisfied with private enterprise. In the summer of 1915, he finds an opportunity to expand his business through a secret collaboration with 'The Other Mr M' by investing the profits of his criminal empire into financing the war. Both sides of the war.
Together, Moriarty and the other Mr M prolong the war for another three years, with reparations being paid for another century. And a body count that goes into the millions... And all that without firing a single shot. The men of finance are safe.
This dark but clever tale of plotting and counter-plotting villains, vulnerable young men and street-wise women is set in various parts of London, including a certain 'House of Velvet', a deceptively peaceful suburban garden, and the silent chamber of Emmeline, Moriarty's chief accountant. It also involves a famous work of art.
But who is the mysterious 'Mr M'? Who, ultimately, has the upper hand in this most profitable of all deals? And what will happen when the war ends?
Moriarty, by the way, has nothing but the deepest contempt for the 'insignificant detective' who introduced him to the world. And he is determined to beat Napoleon at his own game.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Nyla Nox
• Release date: Dec 31, 2015
• ISBN: 9781310302596

Nyla Nox

Nyla Nox is the author of the 'Graveyards of the Banks' trilogy (Athens,2015). 2 of the 3 volumes have been published so far. Volume 1: 'Graveyards of the Banks - I did it for the money' and volume 2 'Graveyards of the Banks - Monsters Arising.' 'An elegant and insightful memoir from the dark heart of captialism.'(Jane Routley) Follow NylaNox on facebook and twitter. 'She seems to be able to see very clearly in the dark' (Nina Bodenlosz) "Nox’s voice is as enchanting as any storyteller’s should be.” Soleil Noir in Black Sun Reviews Biography 2009: Heart of the Desert (literary fantasy in 'Needles and Bones', Drollerie Press 2010: The Midnight Moralist (Seven Fund) 2012: The Widow's Man, short story in 'Thrones of Desire', Cleis Press 2012: Secrets from the Presentation Center: A Night in the Life of a Graveyard Shift Operator ( Mergers & Inquisitions) forthcoming 'Winter in America' 2013 interview in the Guardian 'Voices of Finance' about life on the graveyard shift at the Most Successful Bank in the Universe http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/joris-luyendijk-banking-blog/2013/jun/20/bankers-predators-proto-fascist-ideology?INTCMP=ILCNETTXT3487 2013 Interview BBC radio about the death of a young banking intern http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b039rqqh Description "Nox’s voice is as enchanting as any storyteller’s should be.” Soleil Noir in Black Sun Reviews ' “Heart of the Desert” is a tale of heat and dreams, longing and sacrifice. There is a hero who is hooked on sweets, a heroine who hangs fairy lights, and a Queen in a castle made complicated by riddles, hallucinations and the fluidity of time.' Donna Quattrone in Cabinet des Fees

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