First published 2017
Sherlock Holmes encounters his first murder investigation alongside his new companion Doctor Watson in 1887 London. The detective must unravel a complex web of clues surrounding a mysterious death, applying his revolutionary methods of deduction and observation. Watson watches in fascination as Holmes pieces together evidence that baffles the official police force. The case becomes what Holmes calls his "study in scarlet," referring to the red thread of murder that winds through ordinary life. As the investigation deepens, Holmes demonstrates the analytical skills that will define his approach to crime solving. Watson chronicles their partnership as it begins, witnessing the birth of a legendary detective duo. The murder case tests Holmes's theories about criminal behavior and forensic evidence. Through their collaboration, both men discover the satisfaction of seeking justice through careful reasoning and scientific method.
Genres: historical-fiction, mystery, detective, 19th-century
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-detective, crime-solving, partnership
Setting: London
Period: 1887
136 pages · Paperback · Independently published