The Muldoon Mysteries are a series of new Gothic horror books that combine Supernatural horror, Historical thriller and the classic murder mystery. Follow Daniel Muldoon as he assists the Liverpool City Police with their strangest cases.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A true tour de force by one of the UK’s best up and coming authors.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wilkie Collins with added ghosts, if you will.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The Shining has nothing on The Spider. I recommend reading during the day.’

Experience the dark and eerie world of Victorian Liverpool, classic Gothic mystery and supernatural horror in the Muldoon Mysteries series by Hanna Delaney.

Set in the late-Victorian era of industrial Liverpool, these historical crime thrillers will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Follow Inspector Daniel Muldoon as he navigates through hauntings, demonic possessions, curses, and other eerie occurrences. Although he can be persuaded to help solve traditional crimes with the Liverpool City Police, Muldoon is no ordinary detective. With a mysterious past and the ability to see what others cannot, he brings a unique perspective to the investigations.

Inspired by the likes of Sherlock Holmes, Abraham Van Helsing, and Poirot, Muldoon is a captivating and enigmatic detective who leads us through the haunted streets of Liverpool. In his first case with the Liverpool City Police, he encounters the unquiet ghost of 5 Percy Street, and uncovers a sinister force lurking within the walls of the Bryant family home, trapping its victims in its web. Can he save those caught in The Spider’s web before it’s too late?

In “The Ring,” Muldoon must rely on his Occult knowledge and psychic abilities to solve the disappearance of Constable James Lacey. As he follows a trail of clues that lead to answers beyond everyday comprehension, the reader is taken on a thrilling journey through the supernatural world, with the story combining Gothic romance, murder mystery and historical fantasy.

Join Muldoon on his supernatural investigations in this thrilling series of novels. Each Gothic mystery novel in this series takes us deeper into a lesser-known literary location of the British Isles.
The streets of Liverpool have always been shrouded in paranormal legends and ghost stories, but with Muldoon, we can experience them through his eyes and unravel the mysteries that lie within. Are you ready to uncover the secrets of the Muldoon Mysteries?

Fans of Penny Dreadful, Dracula, The Haunting of Hill House, The Woman In Black and The Turn of The Screw will enjoy the Muldoon Mysteries book series. Each page-turning mystery brings Victorian Liverpool to life through vibrant, gritty characters and the historically accurate setting.

Muldoon is sure to be worthy of joining the ranks of the best-loved supernatural detectives.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Daniel Muldoon is a fascinating central character.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Delaney’s prose is lush and atmospheric, evoking the grime and grandeur of Victorian England while weaving a plot brimming with supernatural dread and Shakespearean tragedy.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you haven’t been introduced to paranormal investigator Mr Daniel Muldoon then I highly recommend you do so if you like a gripping and considered character who you will confidently follow on his dark and thrilling work.’

More About The Spider: A Gothic Horror Mystery set in Victorian Liverpool.

Set in the late-Victorian era of industrial Liverpool, the Muldoon Mysteries brings to life the gritty reality of the famous port city and the people who inhabited it. Muldoon, the enigmatic Irishman who finds himself assisting the City Police with their investigations, solves his first case at number 5, Percy Street.

A Liverpool native herself, Hanna wanted to create a mystery series with all the charm and intrigue of Agatha Christie and Wilkie Collins, bringing Gothic Horror to somewhere other than Victorian London.

‘Daniel Muldoon is a worthy successor to Sherlock Holmes and Abraham Van Helsing’- Amazon Customer.

The Spider: Book 1 of the Muldoon Mysteries series.

Liverpool, 1892

Finding his fortune in Australia, John Bryant returns to his wife and child in England, moving them into number five, Percy Street. Anxious to start a new life, Frances Bryant finds herself in the clutches of a malevolent presence within the house, unable to escape it.

When paranormal investigator Daniel Muldoon is called to investigate the case, he soon discovers the haunting of number five is just the beginning of the horror that will unfold.

Lives hang in the balance, for some it is already too late. Muldoon must compete in a race against time to save those who remain caught in a spider’s web.

Reviews for The Spider

The Ring: Book 2 of the Muldoon Mysteries series.

July 1893

Eager to prove himself detective material, Constable Lacey investigates the disappearance of a local thief. Enquiries soon lead him to the new circus in town, where he meets the mysterious ringmaster Ezra Fontini and his devoted performers. Dazzled by the magical world of the circus, Lacey becomes infatuated with one of Fontini’s charming young aerialists, Ellen French.

The show is welcomed by the locals until Fontini’s headline performer is found dead. Overwhelmed with witness accounts that can’t be explained by logic, the police call on Inspector Daniel Muldoon to find out what’s keeping people from leaving their homes after dark.

This is the second novel in the Muldoon Mysteries series of Gothic Horrors set in 19th century Liverpool.

Reviews for The Ring

More Reviews for The Muldoon Mysteries Series of new Gothic Horror books.

A Spider’s Web Of Gothic Horror- Emily S Hurricane

The Show Must Go On – Emily S Hurricane

This Read: The Ring by Hanna Delaney– Gabriel Maestes

The Spider by Hanna Delaney – Gabriel Maestes

Review: The Ring– Ian Barr

About the author

Hanna Delaney was born in Aintree, Liverpool, UK. The eldest daughter of an Irish Catholic family, she attended St Julies Catholic High School in Woolton. After leaving school, Hanna studied Drama and English Literature at Liverpool Hope University, gaining a BA Hons in English Literature and a Masters Degree in Popular Literatures. She worked as an English teacher for 8 years before going into self-employment, eventually discovering her love for writing fiction in 2024.

Her first novel, Oceanus, was published in September 2024.

Hanna currently lives in Liverpool with her husband and three children. She was inspired to write the Muldoon series by her love of Gothic Horror and Victorian Mystery novels, as well as the work of Mike Flanaghan.