Slippery Creatures

Will Darling returns from the Great War with medals and trauma, only to inherit his uncle's chaotic secondhand bookshop, which quickly draws threats from both a criminal gang and the War Office. As Will grapples with a dangerous quest for answers and unexpected feelings for the charming Kim Secretan, he soon uncovers unsettling truths that threaten to unravel their budding connection. With enemies closing in and lives at stake, Will must decide whether to trust Kim, who may be his only hope for survival. Contains mature themes.