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A Study in Crimson Robert J. Harris

A Study in Crimson By Robert J. Harris

A Study in Crimson by Robert J. Harris


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Summary

Sherlock Holmes returns in a brand new adventure, pitting the world's greatest detective against a new incarnation of its most notorious killer. This tribute is inspired by the classic Universal Pictures Sherlock Holmes film series starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, which updated Holmes and Watson to wartime London.

A Study in Crimson Summary

A Study in Crimson: Sherlock Holmes: 1942 by Robert J. Harris

LONDON, 1942.

A killer going by the name of 'Crimson Jack' is stalking the wartime streets of London, murdering women on the exact dates of the infamous Jack the Ripper killings of 1888. Has the Ripper somehow returned from the grave? Is the self-styled Crimson Jack a descendant of the original Jack or merely a madman obsessed with those notorious killings?

In desperation Scotland Yard turn to Sherlock Holmes, the world's greatest detective. Surely he is the one man who can sift fact from legend and track down Crimson Jack before he completes his tally of death. As Holmes and the faithful Watson tread the blacked out streets of London, death waits just around the corner.

Inspired by the classic film series from Universal Pictures starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, which updated Sherlock Holmes to the 1940s, this is a brand new adventure from the acclaimed author of The Thirty-One Kings, Castle Macnab and the Artie Conan Doyle Mysteries.

A Study in Crimson Reviews

'In two previous books, the author resurrected John Buchan's World War I-era character Richard Hannay to good effect and with strong period flavor. A Study in Crimson achieves a similar mix of action-adventure, detective savvy and Holmesian surprise'

* Wall Street Journal *

'Besides providing the duo with a worthy challenge, Harris makes his Watson an intelligent and competent sidekick. Both the strong characterization and plot bode well for a sequel'

* Publishers Weekly US (STARRED) *

'Despite the death of Arthur Conan Doyle, readers still cannot get enough of his most famous creation, Sherlock Holmes. Robert J. Harris is adding to the new Holmes canon with his brilliant tribute'

* Books From Scotland *

'Unmitigated pleasure is Harris's stock in trade. In A STUDY IN CRIMSON he revives Basil Rathbone's wartime Sherlock Holmes with great affection and peerless skill. A must-read for Homes aficionados and consumers of literary homage in general'

-- Anthony O'Neill, author of 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Seek' and 'The Devil Upstairs'

'Robert J Harris captures the character of Holmes and Watson wonderfully well in this intriguing mystery'

* Irish Independent *

'A riveting read...written in an engrossing and engaging manner, this book is a unique development of the Holmes novel and worthy of your time'

* Journal of the Legal Society of Scotland *

'The book is very well written, well-paced, and extremely entertaining. I look forward to reading more in the same vein'

* The Sherlock Holmes Journal *

'A thoroughly enjoyable homage to Sherlock Holmes, and very good it is too'

* Undiscovered Scotland *

'If you like the books, the films or any of the Sherlock Holmes related material that's out there, you're going to love this. Perfect reading when you want to fall into something that's new but familiar as well. I absolutely loved it'

-- Ali Braidwood * Camglen Radio's Scots Whay Hae! *

'It's a solid detective thriller that moves at a good pace. The Second World War, and the suggestions of a society on the brink of change, make an intriguing backdrop'

-- Alastair Mabbott * The Herald *

'Harris' take on the iconic characters is outstanding'

-- Bruce Tierney * BookPage (US) *

'A new Sherlock Holmes mystery and it's something to celebrate. The mystery motivates Holmes, energises Watson, and leaves Lestrade hanging on their coattails. A captivating start to a new series'

-- Liz Robinson * LoveReading *

'With all the expected quirkiness of the main characters and the charm of the original author, Robert J. Harris' A Study in Crimson will be an easy and enjoyable read for fans of Holmes and Watson'

* The Book Review Station *

About Robert J. Harris

Robert J. Harris was born in Dundee and studied at the University of St. Andrews where he graduated with a first class honours degree in Latin. He is the designer of the bestselling fantasy board game Talisman and has written numerous books, including the popular World Goes Loki series, the Artie Conan Doyle Mysteries, as well as the bestselling The Thirty-One Kings and Castle Macnab. He lives in St. Andrews with his wife, Debbie.

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GOR010948000
9781846975271
1846975271
A Study in Crimson: Sherlock Holmes: 1942 by Robert J. Harris
Used - Like New
Hardback
Birlinn General
20201001
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