This book pretends to tells part of the backstory to the Sherlock Holmes novels, by telling it from Arthur Conan Doyle's perspective, as he meets the famous Dr. Bell, upon whom he based Sherlock Holmes, and encounters some mysteries of his own. It's told in a style that is reminiscent of Doyle's, but a little more modern in terms of pacing. It's an easy read, but rewarding. I confess, I didn't guess the solution to the mystery until only a page or two before it was revealed, but it wasn't a cheat or too abrupt. I am looking forward to getting to the next books in the series, The Night Calls, and The Dark Water.
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