This story begins with the theft of a typewriter and just continues to grow from there.  More thefts and some very strange happenings take Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson across Europe on the Orient Express in search of the truth.

What about the giant rats of Sumatra?

Dr. Watson is involved in a romance but is it reciprocal?  Holmes and Watson will face arch villain Lofcadio Hearseborne III and London's greatest terror yet.  There are many surprises in store. 

The author Lauren Steinhauer is a talented writer.  He makes you feel like you are right there in the middle of this adventure with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.  Sherlock Holmes fans you will truly enjoy this clever book.  It will hold your interest and keep you turning the pages.  However, you don't have to be a Sherlock Holmes fan to enjoy it!  You just have to be a reader who enjoys a great book!

REVIEWED BY NANCY EATON

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