Hunter’s league was written by Mel Odom, a name that already carries some weight among readers. The 256-page novel is the first in a series that is set roughly in 19^th century England. Odom tells the story of young Matt Hunter. Matt’s mother has passed away some seven years ago, and his father, Lord Brockton, is plagued by rumors of insanity. After finding his wife murdered, Roger Hunter, Lord Brockton, set out after the evil men that took her life. The villains, however, are extremely powerful men in England. Luscious Creighdor and Josiah Scanlon seem to be at the heart of all the corruption in London.

      The plot builds rapidly, and the action remains throughout the storyline. Matt’s father is murdered, and he immediately seeks shelter in the home of a friend. Paul Chadwick-Standish is a young entrepreneur, and long time friend of Matt. Together, they go after Scanlon and Creighdor. Matt enlists the help of yet another friend named Gabriel. The mysterious lad happens to be a thief, and leader of a small ring of young street urchins. His network stretches across London, and is called on to follow a crooked inspector, and research into the darker side of London.

      With Paul and Gabriel at his back, Matt leads the chase through the city to find and stop these evil men. With the corrupt Inspector Donovan and the mysterious gargoyles on their tails, it may be a hard task to complete. He is led to the discovery of a secret key at his family home, and the existence of a book containing some secrets that could be very damaging to Luscious Creighdor.

      Overall, this is an excellent book brought to you by Simon Pulse Publishing. It is gripping and suspenseful from beginning to end. I am pleased to say this book is thoroughly enjoyable. Matt and his friends fight against the corrupt substructure of England, all in an attempt to kill the men responsible for the death of Matt’s parents.