Becoming Holmes: The Boy Sherlock Holmes, His Final Case

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A mystery series worthy of one of the greatest sleuths in English literature, Shane Peacock's acclaimed Boy Sherlock Holmes series reaches an explosive conclusion in this final instalment. Set in the dark, atmospheric streets of Victorian London, this series is about a young boy who is a crime-solving hero in the making: Sherlock Holmes.

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Finalist - 2013 Governor Generals Literary Award (Children's Text)

And so the end comes to the beginning of the story of the worlds most beloved detective.The series has courageously woven together famous people, popular myths and the street-level views of London. The mysteries, themselves, contain the illusive clues so reminiscent of Doyles work. The story is ripe with premonitions. Readers will find this a satisfactory and hang-on-to-your-seat read. It was sad to know this is the final installment....
Highly Recommended, CM Magazine

Peacock concludes his stellar saga with a final mystery. This is a solid period mystery. Peacock once again uses London as a character. Such characters as Irene Doyle, Malefactor (who will become Moriarty), Lestrade, and even a whiff of Watson all contribute to a feeling of authenticity this is a strong story. The ending is exciting and unexpected. This is an excellent conclusion to a wonderful series.
VOYA Magazine

Author Bio

Shane Peacock was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and grew up in Kapuskasing. A biographer, journalist, and screenwriter, he is also the author of several novels and plays. He has received many honors for his writing, including the prestigious Arthur Ellis Award for Eye of the Crow and the Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Vanishing Girl, both titles in his boy Sherlock Holmes series. Shane Peacock lives with his wife and three children near Cobourg, Ontario