The Improbable Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
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913 pages · Released Sep 1, 2009 · Simon and Schuster
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This is an anthology of Sherlock Holmes pastiches by acclaimed authors, spanning mystery, fantasy, and science fiction. The stories vary in tone and content, with most suitable for older teens, though some tales by writers like Stephen King may include darker or more mature elements. The collection emphasizes detective work, problem-solving, and wit over graphic content, but readers should know that violence and horror themes appear in some stories given the contributor list.
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The game is afoot! Night Shade Books is proud to present the fantastic adventures of the world's greatest detective — mystery, fantasy, science fiction, horror, no genre can escape the esteemed detective's needle-sharp intellect and intuition. This reprint anthology showcases the best Holmes short fiction from the last... The game is afoot! Night Shade Books is proud to present the fantastic adventures of the world's greatest detective — mystery, fantasy, science fiction, horror, no genre can escape the esteemed detective's needle-sharp intellect and intuition. This reprint anthology showcases the best Holmes short fiction from the last 25 years, featuring stories by such visionaries as Stephen King, Neil Gaimen, Laura King, and many others.
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- Fiction
- Fantasy
- Adventure
- Science fiction
- Classics
- Mystery
- Detective and mystery stories
- American
- Anthology
- American Detective and mystery stories
- English Detective and mystery stories
- Sherlockiana, Genu Varum, alibis, locked room mystery, allergies, photorealism
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ISBN 9781597802390 · Simon and Schuster