by Esis Nem
First published 2020
Sherlock Holmes encounters his first murder investigation alongside his new companion Dr Watson. When a mysterious death occurs, Holmes applies his revolutionary methods of deduction to unravel the crime. Watson observes as Holmes examines evidence others overlook, following clues that lead through London's streets and beyond. The detective describes their work as following "the scarlet thread of murder running through the colourless skein of life." Holmes must isolate each strand of evidence and expose every detail to solve the case. Watson learns how his brilliant roommate approaches criminal investigations, witnessing techniques that will define their future partnership. The case tests Holmes's abilities while establishing the foundation of one of literature's most celebrated detective partnerships. This handwritten style edition presents the original 1887 story that introduced the world's most famous consulting detective.
Genres: fiction, historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, detective, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-detective, deduction, partnership
Setting: London
Period: 19th-Century
184 pages · Paperback · Independently published