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The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - The Back-To-Front Murder

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The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - The Back-To-Front Murder by Tim Major takes readers on a gripping journey with the legendary detective duo, Holmes and Watson. Set in Victorian London, they tackle a peculiar case involving a murder that defies conventional logic. With their unparalleled deductive skills, the pair unravels a web of mystery, intrigue, and deception, all while navigating the challenges of an unexpected crime.
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You might enjoy this intriguing crime and thriller novel if you're a fan of classic detective stories with clever twists. Featuring the timeless charm and brilliant deductive skills of Sherlock Holmes, the narrative brings a fresh take to traditional mystery-solving. Perfect for those who love immersive plots and engaging character dynamics in a historical setting.

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May 1898. A new client arrives at Baker Street – Abigail Moone, a wealthy, independent writer of successful mystery stories under a male pseudonym. She presents an unusual problem. Abigail claims that she devised a man's death that was reported in that morning's newspaper: that is, she planned his murder as an event to be included in one of her mystery stories.

Following real people and imagining how she might murder them and get away with it is how Abigail comes up with her plots, but this 'victim' has actually died, apparently of the poison method she meticulously planned in her notebook. Someone is trying to frame Abigail for his death, but with the evidence stacking up against her, she turns to Holmes to prove her innocence.

The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - The Back-To-Front Murder by Tim Major is an intriguing tale of mystery and suspense where Sherlock Holmes must discern fact from fiction to clear the name of the wrongly accused.

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The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - The Back-To-Front Murder by Tim Major is well-received for its authentic continuation of the traditional Holmes stories. Both Publishers Weekly and Criminal Element praise it for appealing to fans of the classic detective, highlighting its well-constructed narrative and faithful homage to Sherlock Holmes.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789096989

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 368g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Tim Major is a writer and freelance editor from York, UK. His love of speculative fiction is the product of a childhood diet of classic Doctor Who episodes and an early encounter with Triffids. Tim’s most recent books include Hope Island and Snakeskins, short story collection And the House Lights Dim and a monograph about the 1915 silent crime film, Les Vampires, which was shortlisted for a British Fantasy Award. Tim’s short fiction has appeared in Interzone, Not One of Us, Shoreline of Infinity and numerous anthologies, including Best of British Science Fiction, Best of British Fantasy and The Best Horror of the Year. He tweets @onasteamer.

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