Barbara L. reviewed on 6/23/2018 + 988 more book reviews

In this thrilling new crime novel that ingeniously bridges Laurie R. King''s Edgar and Creasey Awardsâ -- winning Kate Martinelli series and her bestselling series starring Mary Russell, San Francisco homicide detective Kate Martinelli crosses paths with Sherlock Holmes -- âin a spellbinding dual mystery that could come only from the "âintelligent, witty, and complex"â mind of New York Times bestselling author Laurie R. Kingâ¦...

Kate Martinelli has seen her share of peculiar things as a San Francisco cop, but never anything quite like this: an ornate Victorian sitting room straight out of a Sherlock Holmes storyâ -- complete with violin, tobacco-filled Persian slipper, and gunshots in the wallpaper that spell out the initials of the late queen.

Philip Gilbert was a true Holmes fanatic, from his antiquated decor to his vintage wardrobe. And no mere fan of fiction''s great detective, but a leading expert with a collection of priceless memorabiliaâ -- a collection some would kill for.

And perhaps someone did: In his collection is a century-old manuscript purportedly written by Holmes himselfâ -- a manuscript that eerily echoes details of Gilbert''s own murder.

Now, with the help of her partner, Al Hawkin, Kate must follow the convoluted trail of a killer -- âone who may have trained at the feet of the greatest mind of all times.

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