Sherlock Holmes and the Christmas Demon
$38.81
- Hardcover
384 pages
- Release Date
22 October 2019
Summary
It is Christmas 1890, and Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson are visited by a new client.
Eve Allerthorpe - daughter of an eccentric Yorkshire dynasty - believes she is being haunted by a demonic Christmas spirit. Her mother had told her terrifying tales of the sinister Black Thurrick, and Eve is sure that she has seen him from her bedroom window.
What is more, she has begun to receive parcels of birch twigs, Black Thurrick’s calling card…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781785658020 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1785658026 |
| Author: | James Lovegrove |
| Publisher: | Titan Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Titan Books Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 22 October 2019 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 130mm x 198mm |
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Critics Review
“Atmosphere, setting, plot and style combine in a compelling tale” Sherlock Holmes Journal
“Compelling and inherently fascinating” Midwest Book Review
“Lovegrove has nailed the tone and rhythm of Conan Doyle’s storytelling to a tee” Starburst
“This is a wonderful, joyous Christmas treat” Starburst
“A beautiful book that you’ll want to revisit year after year” Culturefly
Praise for The Thinking Engine
“An enjoyable read that respects Conan Doyle’s canon.” Crime Scene
““The plot, like the device, is ingenious, with a chilling twist… an entertaining, intelligent and pacy read.” The Sherlock Holmes Journal
“The world of 19th century academia with its snobbery, petty conflicts and student pranks is brought to life vividly.” Baker Street Babes
Praise for Gods of War
“For fans of the non-canon Holmes stories, this one’s a must-read.” Booklist
“This is an atmospheric mystery which shows just why Lovegrove has become a force to be reckoned with in genre fiction. More, please.” Starburst
“It’s set by the seaside and is the story of a failed holiday… but I will recommend it even if you’re not going to the sea this summer, as it is very enjoyable at any distance from the ocean.” Baker Street Babes
Praise for The Stuff of Nightmares
“Lovegrove deftly weaves social commentary on religion, family, love and war into the contest between theocracy and humanism.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“The novel is perfectly structured and characters are introduced with flair and humanity. The overall effect is of a tremendously accomplished thriller which leaves the reader in no doubt that they are in the hands of a confident and skilful craftsman.” Starburst
“This is delicious stuff, marrying the standard notions of Holmesiana with the kind of imagination and we expect from Lovegrove.” Crime Time
James Lovegrove
James Lovegrove is the New York Times bestselling author of The Age of Odin. He has been short-listed for many awards including the Arthur C. Clarke Award, the John W. Campbell Memorial Award, and the Scribe Award. He won the Seiun Award for Best Foreign Language Short Story in 2011, and the Dragon Award in 2020 for Firefly: The Ghost Machine. He has written many acclaimed Sherlock Holmes novels, including Sherlock Holmes and the Christmas Demon. As well as writing books, he reviews fiction for the Financial Times. He lives in Eastbourne in the UK.
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