First published 2023
Sherlock Holmes abandons his comfortable quarters on Baker Street when his greatest enemy forces him into a deadly game. Professor Moriarty, the criminal mastermind who has eluded capture for years, now pursues the detective across Europe in a relentless chase. Holmes flees London's familiar streets for the treacherous terrain of the Swiss Alps, where every step could be his last. The hunt culminates at Reichenbach Falls, where thundering water crashes down the mountainside. Here, detective and criminal must finally confront each other in a battle that will determine whether justice or evil prevails. Hannes Binder transforms this legendary confrontation into striking visual storytelling through bold scratchboard illustrations. His black and white artwork captures both the drama of the chase and the stark beauty of the Swiss landscape. This graphic novel adaptation brings new life to Holmes' most dangerous adventure, where survival depends on wit, courage, and the will to face one's greatest fear.
Genres: 20th-century, adventure, mystery, crime, detective, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, enemies-to-allies
Setting: Baker Street, London, Reichenbach Falls, Swiss Alps
Period: 19th Century
56 pages · Hardcover · NorthSouth Books