Chapter 42

A body was found one night last week in the area of St Katherine’s Docks, apparently mauled by a wild animal. Mr. Archibald Fornham of Stepney was discovered by two passing lightermen on their way home. Last night a further four bodies were found in an abandoned brickyard at Mile End and a young witness has described seeing a ‘monster’ associated with the murders. Witnesses are asked to come forward with any information regarding the case and speak to Detective Sergeant Grant or Detective Inspector Carter at Wapping Police Station

“A ‘monster’?” Lew frowned. “That sounds bad. Really bad. If someone’s seen it, they were bloody lucky to get away. I think I need to go and see Kelly and get this sorted. That was why I came to see you, actually.”

He told her about Kelly—about Archie finding him and his sharing of information he’d learned half a century ago.

“He thinks that with you as well, we might be able to kill it. Or send it back through.”