Who was Sherlock Holmes as a teenager? What past events helped mold the great, yet neurotic detective we all know? Was he always so cold and detached? In “Eye of the Crow,” Shane Peacock recreates young Holmes life, complete with parents, friends (and enemies) and a gritty London backdrop. In his first adventure, Sherlock is intrigued by the brutal street murder of an actress. His curiosity lands him in jail as a suspected accomplice, and he must rely on his wits to escape and clear his name. Sherlock’s keen intellect may solve the crime, but at what cost?
Introducing characters such as Malefactor, a local bully and Sherlock’s nemesis, and the charming Miss Doyle, fans of the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s grown-up sleuth with enjoy this glimpse into the past. Peacock creates events and characters that, with further adventures, will no doubt begin to explain the complex enigma that is Sherlock Holmes.
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