The Resurrection Men (Thomas Potts)

A Thomas Potts historical mystery - It is 1826, and in the town of Redditch in Worcestershire, Thomas Potts, reluctant Parish Constable, battles to keep the peace. With the notorious Needle Pointers up in arms at the news of a cut in their rate of pay, and a mysterious criminal gang, known as the Rippling Boys, robbing, murdering and body-snatching with impunity, gentle, timid Tom has his work cut out . . .