by David Grann
First published 2010
A renowned Sherlock Holmes expert is found dead under bizarre circumstances. As an arson investigator races to prove a condemned man's innocence, a scientist battles treacherous seas to catch a glimpse of the elusive giant squid. Grann's spellbinding narratives explore the power of human obsession, whether chasing clues or pursuing the unknown.
Genres: adventure, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, pursuit-of-the-unknown
Setting: United States
338 pages · Hardcover · Doubleday