Sherlock Holmes: The Hidden Years - by Michael Kurland (Paperback)

About the Book

In this anthology of original stories, the truth is revealed about the famous detective's whereabouts and adventures during the three years after he faked his death in 1891.

Book Synopsis

An anthology of eleven original Sherlock Homes tales set during the missing years between the apparent death and later return of Sherlock Holmes. Includes the Edgar Award finalist "The Adventure of the Missing Detective" by Gary Lovisi.

In 1891, Sherlock Holmes, in a death struggle with his archenemy Professor Moriarty, disappeared over Reichenbach Falls and was presumed dead. Until, that is, he reappeared in London in 1894. Holmes remained mostly quiet on the events of those years and for over a century speculation has run riot about what really happened during the 'hidden years.' Now in this original collection, the truth is finally revealed. Including stories by Peter Beagle, Rhys Bowen, Bill Pronzini, Carolyn Wheat, Gary Lovisi, and others, Sherlock Holmes: The Hidden Years is a must-have book for every fan who has ever wondered what really happened to the world's most famous consulting detective during his mysterious missing years.

Review Quotes

"Kurland (My Sherlock Holmes) scores again in this lively all-original anthology." - Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Michael Kurland is the author and editor of numerous books, including the thrilling Professor Moriarty novel The Empress of India. Twice a finalist for the Edgar Award, he lives in Petaluma, California.