Lord John Grey returns in this collection of three novellas (two previously published, one new), each taking the reader further into the life of this fascinating character, revealing his thoughts and personal demons.

The darkness that haunts Lord John is evident in these stories -- almost immediately in the first, Lord John and the Hellfire Club. When a man he has recently met is killed right before John is supposed to meet with him, John finds himself embroiled in a search for the Hellfire Club. Soon enough, he's caught up in secret organizations and even more secret -- and disturbing -- rituals.

In Lord John and the Succubus, Lord John has been called back to active duty. Stationed in Prussia, he is drawn into a search for a succubus -- a chilling adventure.

In Lord John and the Haunted Soldier, which was written specifically for this collection, John is being questioned regarding his role in a battle. Shocked, he finds that some are looking to place blame for a cannon's explosion on his shoulders. As he's absorbed into the inquiry, John finds himself seeing a ghostly vision. Surely it can't be real.

These three Lord John stories each incorporate a bit of otherworldliness in their storylines -- adding another dimension to a character who never fails to intrigue. Lord John is one of the better characters written today -- although I must say, I keep wondering when the poor man is going to get his happy ending. Maybe in the next book?