![]() ![]() Thankfully, the book focuses more on the reactions of Holmes and Watson rather than the gory details, leaving the gruesome imagination to the reader. The idea of placing the famous Sherlock Holmes against the equally famous Jack the Ripper isn’t necessarily novel, however, her approach brings refreshing and exciting new life to this supposition.Īt first I worried that the inclusions Jack the Ripper would entail a lot of gore and blood. ![]() The duo investigates a series of murders, seeming all connected to one terrifying serial killer, Jack the Ripper! As time goes on and the killings continue unstopped by Holmes, the people of London begin to ponder the ultimate question: Could the great detective possibly be involved?įirst of all, I applaud Lyndsey Faye for tackling not only the Jack the Ripper killings in her first book, but for her flawless integration of Sherlock Holmes lore. In her debut novel, Lyndsay Faye presents a thrilling tale of horror and suspense featuring the great detective Sherlock Holmes and his assistant, Dr. “I will be very much mistaken if the colour of this investigation, black as it were before, will not have darkened by this evening.” ~Sherlock Holmes ![]()
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