Description: 1604.Gabriel Taverner is surprised to receive an urgent summons from his old naval captain, who believes his ship is haunted by an evil spirit. Dismissive of the crew's talk of blue-skinned ghosts, Gabriel is convinced there must be a rational explanation behind the mass hallucinations. But matters take a disturbing turn when a body is discovered...
Brief description: Alys Clare lives in the English countryside, where her novels are set. As well as the Gabriel Taverner series, she is the author of the Aelf Fen, Hawkenlye, and brand-new World's End Bureau historical mystery series.
Review Quotes: "Excellent.... Clare matches well-drawn characters, in particular the charismatic lead, with a head-scratching puzzle and creepy atmospherics. Imogen Robertson fans will be pleased"-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review"