by Graham Moore, 350 pagesA two level mystery, combining a modern literary mystery set in the community of Sherlockian scholars with a period piece starring Conan Doyle and his Watson, Bram Stoker.
For me the most interesting part of this book is the afterword of the author, where he talks about the real life mysterious death of a prominent Sherlockian in London. Truth is sometimes more bizarre than fiction.
As for the rest of the book, I didn't find any of the characters compelling or likeable, with the exception of Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula. For fans of Sherlockiana, I would recommend Laurie R. King's Mary Russell series, starting with The Beekeeper's Apprentice. King's Holmes is aloof and brilliant while remaining a sympathetic character.
As for the rest of the book, I didn't find any of the characters compelling or likeable, with the exception of Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula. For fans of Sherlockiana, I would recommend Laurie R. King's Mary Russell series, starting with The Beekeeper's Apprentice. King's Holmes is aloof and brilliant while remaining a sympathetic character.
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