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Explore the gripping tale of 'A Study in Crimson,' where the echoes of history collide with the shadows of World War II London. In 1942, as Britain endures the hardships of war, a chilling figure known as 'Crimson Jack' emerges. Inspired by the infamous Jack the Ripper, this new killer targets women on the very dates that Ripper's gruesome acts shook the city in 1888. But is 'Crimson Jack' a direct descendant of that notorious figure, or merely a deranged mind haunted by the past? Scotland Yard's greatest hope lies in the brilliant mind of Sherlock Holmes, who returns to solve this modern mystery intertwined with historical terror. With his faithful companion Watson, Holmes navigates the darkened streets of London, where every corner holds the threat of death. Dive into this spellbinding mystery, inspired by the classic film adaptations featuring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, and penned by the acclaimed author of 'The Thirty-One Kings' and 'Castle Macnab.' Get ready for a twisty adventure that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat, as Holmes uncovers the truth lurking beneath London's wartime veneer. This BRAND NEW edition from Birlinn, published in 2022, is a literary experience you won't want to miss. Order now and enjoy FREE shipping on your purchase! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9781846975967.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781846975967
Year: 2022
Publisher: Birlinn
Description:
LONDON, 1942.
A killer going by the name of 'Crimson Jack' is stalking the wartime streets of London, murdering women on the exact dates of the infamous Jack the Ripper killings of 1888. Has the Ripper somehow returned from the grave? Is the self-styled Crimson Jack a descendant of the original Jack or merely a madman obsessed with those notorious killings?
In desperation Scotland Yard turn to Sherlock Holmes, the world’s greatest detective. Surely he is the one man who can sift fact from legend and track down Crimson Jack before he completes his tally of death. As Holmes and the faithful Watson tread the blacked out streets of London, death waits just around the corner.
Inspired by the classic film series from Universal Pictures starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, which updated Sherlock Holmes to the 1940s, this is a brand new adventure from the acclaimed author ofThe Thirty-One Kings,Castle Macnaband theArtie Conan Doyle Mysteries.
'In Aickman’s fiction, peculiarity is intertwined with a drab twentieth-century realism that is very English and sometimes dryly funny. Think Philip Larkin, or Barbara Pym, gone eldritch.' — Anwen Crawford, The New Yorker
'His name should be placed among the greats — Flannery O’Connor, Irwin Shaw, Raymond Carver . . . You will never forget the first Aickman story you read, nor be satisfied when you’ve read them all.' —John Darnielle, author of Wolf in White Van
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781846975967
Year: 2022
Publisher: Birlinn
Description:
LONDON, 1942.
A killer going by the name of 'Crimson Jack' is stalking the wartime streets of London, murdering women on the exact dates of the infamous Jack the Ripper killings of 1888. Has the Ripper somehow returned from the grave? Is the self-styled Crimson Jack a descendant of the original Jack or merely a madman obsessed with those notorious killings?
In desperation Scotland Yard turn to Sherlock Holmes, the world’s greatest detective. Surely he is the one man who can sift fact from legend and track down Crimson Jack before he completes his tally of death. As Holmes and the faithful Watson tread the blacked out streets of London, death waits just around the corner.
Inspired by the classic film series from Universal Pictures starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, which updated Sherlock Holmes to the 1940s, this is a brand new adventure from the acclaimed author ofThe Thirty-One Kings,Castle Macnaband theArtie Conan Doyle Mysteries.
'In Aickman’s fiction, peculiarity is intertwined with a drab twentieth-century realism that is very English and sometimes dryly funny. Think Philip Larkin, or Barbara Pym, gone eldritch.' — Anwen Crawford, The New Yorker
'His name should be placed among the greats — Flannery O’Connor, Irwin Shaw, Raymond Carver . . . You will never forget the first Aickman story you read, nor be satisfied when you’ve read them all.' —John Darnielle, author of Wolf in White Van