Lock and Key: The Downward Spiral

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Will leave you dying to know more. Rick Riordan, author of the #1 bestselling Percy Jackson series

The New York Times bestselling author of the Peter and the Starcatcher and Kingdom Keepers series, Ridley Pearson, brings us the second riveting tale in the Lock and Key trilogy.

This bravely reimagined origin story of the rivalry of literatures most famous enemiesSherlock Holmes and James Moriartyis told from the perspective of Jamess observant little sister, Moira.

At the thrilling conclusion to book one, we left off with James and Moiras father dying horribly and unexpectedly. Now the search is on to find out what really happened to their father. Did he fall or was he pushed Sherlock, James, and Moira reluctantly partner up, trusting no one, not even each other, as they uncover a secret sect, a rare jewel, and a sordid history. Blood is spilled, trusts broken, and friendships lost in this story of how one simple mistake cost Father his life andJames his heart, and sent the Moriartys spiraling ever downward.

Its a highly original and satisfying take on the Sherlock Holmes series as only master of suspense Ridley Pearson could envision.As Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series, says, This tale will change the way you see Sherlock Holmes and leave you dying to know more.

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A fine option for kids who like action-packed mysteries. A must-have where the author is popular. School Library Journal Mystery, romance, and teen angstthe game is definitely afoot. Kirkus Reviews Theres adventure aplenty [...] Sherlocks characterization is spot-on, though, and that alone will keep readers coming back for more. Booklist Of the many Holmesian spinoffs on the youth literary market, this is definitely one worth following. Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books

Author Bio

Ridley Pearson is the bestselling author of over fifty novels, including Peter and the Starcatchers (cowritten with Dave Barry) and the Kingdom Keepers and Lock and Key series. He has also written two dozen crime novels, including Probable Cause, Beyond Recognition, Killer Weekend, The Risk Agent, and The Red Room. To learn more about him, visit www.ridleypearson.com.