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A frantic mother comes to SHERLOCK HOLMES, begging him to find her son, a navy officer who has not returned from the war in South Africa. He has been labeled a deserter, yet she is sure he would never abandon his men. Holmes and Watson begin their own inquiries, but encounter resistance from the establishment, and an attempt is made on Holmes’s life. So begins a tale of intrigue and empire, as Holmes and Watson uncover a conspiracy that goes far beyond one missing sailor...
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Noa
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sarah bell rattler
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“Doctor Watson and Sherlock Holmes have been roommates for a very short while and are doing their best to make ends meet. This is in the days before Watson's tomes have made Sherlock famous. An older woman comes to them asking them to please find out what happened to her son, a sailor who disappeared during the Boer War. The authorities have branded him a traitor, and she is eager to clear his name.
There is, of course, more to the story. The disappearance of a sailor leads to intrigue, cover-ups and a connection to the death of former PM Disraeli. Watson and Holmes are both waylaid frequently throughout the course of the story and subjected to physical beat downs. Someone somewhere thinks they are getting too close to... something.
I found it amusing that there are vague references to Mycroft throughout the book while hiding the fact that Holmes has a 'connection' that he won't talk about.
As far as Holmes pastiches go, this was very entertaining. There were a few instances that didn't ring true with the original, but overall it was an entertaining read.”
Elliot
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sara!
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“i was confused but i think that’s just bc i’m stupid and it’s too complex for me!”
About Steven Savile
Steven Savile, highly respected media tie-in writer, was nominated for the International Media Tie-In Writer's SCRIBE Award in 2007 for Slaine: The Exile. He was runner-up in the British Fantasy Awards in 2000, and won the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Award in 2002. He has written extensively for Star Wars,Warhammer (Black Library), Dr Who and Torchwood.
Robert Greenberger held senior editorial roles at both Marvel and DC Comics before becoming a freelance writer and editor. He has written many books, both fiction and non-fiction, including: The Essential Batman Encyclopedia, The DC Comics Encyclopedia, as well as novels for Batman, Hellboy, Predator and Star Trek.
Robert Greenberger held senior editorial roles at both Marvel and DC Comics before becoming a freelance writer and editor. He has written many books, both fiction and non-fiction, including: The Essential Batman Encyclopedia, The DC Comics Encyclopedia, as well as novels for Batman, Hellboy, Predator and Star Trek.
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