
ABOUT THIS BOOK
PUBLISHER: Birlinn General
FORMAT: Electronic book text
ISBN: 9781788856232
RRP: £3.99
PAGES: 588
PUBLICATION DATE:
April 20, 2023
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The Robert J. Harris Sherlock Holmes Collection: eBook Bundle
Robert J. Harris
Sherlock Holmes returns in these tributes to the classic 1940s Universal Pictures Sherlock Holmes film series starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. When unspeakable and unexplainable crimes strike the streets of wartime London, in desperation Scotland Yard turn to Sherlock Holmes, the world’s greatest detective. From a serial killer emulating the murders of Jack the Ripper, to the spontaneous combustion of high-profile figures in science and the military, only Sherlock Holmes and the redoubtable Dr Watson can uncover the culprits. For fans of The Golden Age of Detective Fiction and Sherlock Holmes mysteries.
‘Harris’s take on the iconic characters is outstanding’ – Bruce Tierney, BookPage (US)
Titles included in this eBook bundle are: A Study in Crimson; The Devil’s Blaze
Reviews of The Robert J. Harris Sherlock Holmes Collection: eBook Bundle
'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 * 'There are a lot of Sherlock Holmes series out there, but Robert J. Harris? has the best twist on the format' * BookPage US, Fall 2022 preview: Most anticipated mysteries & thrillers * 'The Devil?s Blaze is taut and absorbing, particularly as the hero and anti-hero attempt to devise strategies to defeat each other' — Joanne F. Vickers * Historical Novel Society * 'A strong sequel to 2020?s A Study in Crimson: Sherlock Holmes 1942… Fans of the Basil Rathbone Holmes movies will be eager for more' * Publishers Weekly *
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 Leonardo and the Death Machine, Will Shakespeare and the Pirate’s Fire, and more recently The Artie Conan Doyle Mysteries, a series featuring the youthful adventures of the creator of Sherlock Holmes. His first Richard Hannay novel, The Thirty-One Kings, was acclaimed by critics and readers alike and was listed by The Scotsman as one of the fifty best books of 2017. He lives in St Andrews with his wife Debby.