Dodger (The Dodger Papers)

Jack Dawkins, the legendary Artful Dodger from Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, returns to the underworld slums of Victorian London in Dodger. This first volume of The Dodger Papers follows the notorious thief after five years in an Australian penal colony. Now back on his home turf, he faces a high-stakes mission to locate a hidden jewel. The pressure is immense, as the threat of execution looms over him if he fails to secure the prize.

This historical crime novel blends elements of mystery and thriller suspense as the protagonist navigates a dangerous landscape. Dodger must reconnect with childhood friends and old flames while uncovering dark secrets to meet a fatal deadline. As a work of historical fiction and crime literature, Dodger delivers a fast-paced narrative driven by an irreverent voice. This volume sets the stage for a gripping series of historical mysteries and intense suspenseful encounters.