The Devil and Sherlock Holmes

Name: The Devil and Sherlock Holmes
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SKU: 9781398540644
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Tales of Murder, Madness and Obsession

By David Grann

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The Devil and Sherlock Holmes by David Grann is a masterful collection of twelve gripping and true stories that delve into the deepest and darkest corners of human nature and criminal intrigue. Known for his international number one bestsellers, Killers of the Flower Moon and The... Read More

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The Devil and Sherlock Holmes

An investigative odyssey from Samuel Johnson-shortlisted author David Grann to unravel twelve great, real-life mysteries

Description

The Devil and Sherlock Holmes by David Grann is a masterful collection of twelve gripping and true stories that delve into the deepest and darkest corners of human nature and criminal intrigue. Known for his international number one bestsellers, Killers of the Flower Moon and The Wager, Grann once again weaves a tapestry of real-life mysteries that are as chilling as they are compelling.

By the author of the international Number One bestsellers Killers of the Flower Moon and The Wager

Enter a world where a Polish detective tries to decipher whether an author embedded hints about a real murder within his post-modern novel, blurring the lines between fiction and reality. Join an arson investigator in a race against time to establish the innocence of a man on the brink of execution, facing the relentless force of the judicial system. Embark on a scientific quest as researchers chase after a mythical sea monster, pushing the boundaries of what we consider possible.

‘Chilling . . . Poignant . . . Haunting and gripping . . . gets into worlds that are otherwise invisible to us’

Daily Mail

In this captivating collection, David Grann masterfully unravels twelve real-life enigmas, each more intriguing than the last. Each story is intricately detailed and explores a unique, sometimes unnerving, aspect of the human condition. The characters within these narratives are grounded in reality—motivated by secrets, deception, and, at times, murder. Some protagonists are driven to the edge of madness by their obsessions and quests for truth.

Throughout the book, Grann lays bare the incredible and often elusive nature of truth. The stories are meticulously researched, showcasing his dedication to uncovering the hidden layers of these real-life puzzles. Just as the legendary Sherlock Holmes famously stated, ‘Life is infinitely stranger than anything which the mind of man could invent’, these stories prove that reality can often surpass the wildest imaginations in its complexity and allure.

The Devil and Sherlock Holmes will captivate readers who appreciate the intricate dance between truth and mystery, providing a hauntingly insightful glimpse into the lengths people will go to uncover—or conceal—the truth.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398540644

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 June 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Edition: Reissue

Illustration: none

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 352

Collections

All Books David Grann History & Military Non-Fiction

About the Author

David Grann is the author of the Number One international bestsellers KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, THE LOST CITY OF Z and THE WAGER. KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON was shortlisted for the CWA ALCS Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction and won an Edgar Allan Poe Award. He is also the author of THE WHITE DARKNESS and the collection THE DEVIL AND SHERLOCK HOLMES. Grann’s storytelling has garnered several honours including a George Polk Award. He lives with his wife and children in Westchester County, New York.