Sherlock Holmes and the Christmas Demon

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It is Christmas 1890, and Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson are visited by a new client.

Eve Allerthorpe daughter of an eccentric Yorkshire dynasty believes she is being haunted by a demonic Christmas spirit. Her mother had told her terrifying tales of the sinister Black Thurrick, and Eve is sure that she has seen him from her bedroom window.

What is more, she has begun to receive parcels of birch twigs, Black Thurrick's calling card

Reviews

"Atmosphere, setting, plot and style combine in a compelling tale" Sherlock Holmes Journal

"Compelling and inherently fascinating" Midwest Book Review

"Lovegrove has nailed the tone and rhythm of Conan Doyle's storytelling to a tee" Starburst

"This is a wonderful, joyous Christmas treat" Starburst

"A beautiful book that you'll want to revisit year after year" Culturefly


Praise for The Thinking Engine

An enjoyable read that respects Conan Doyles canon. Crime Scene

The plot, like the device, is ingenious, with a chilling twist an entertaining, intelligent and pacy read. The Sherlock Holmes Journal

The world of 19th century academia with its snobbery, petty conflicts and student pranks is brought to life vividly. Baker Street Babes

Praise for Gods of War
For fans of the non-canon Holmes stories, this ones a must-read. Booklist

This is an atmospheric mystery which shows just why Lovegrove has become a force to be reckoned with in genre fiction. More, please. Starburst

Its set by the seaside and is the story of a failed holiday but I will recommend it even if youre not going to the sea this summer, as it is very enjoyable at any distance from the ocean. Baker Street Babes


Praise for The Stuff of Nightmares

"Lovegrove deftly weaves social commentary on religion, family, love and war into the contest between theocracy and humanism." Publishers Weekly (starred review)

The novel is perfectly structured and characters are introduced with flair and humanity. The overall effect is of a tremendously accomplished thriller which leaves the reader in no doubt that they are in the hands of a confident and skilful craftsman. Starburst

This is delicious stuff, marrying the standard notions of Holmesiana with the kind of imagination and we expect from Lovegrove. Crime Time

Author Bio

James Lovegrove is the New York Times best-selling author of The Age of Odin. He was short-listed for the Arthur C. Clarke Award in 1998 and for the John W. Campbell Memorial Award in 2004. He also reviews fiction for the Financial Times. He is the author of Sherlock Holmes: Gods of War, Sherlock Holmes: The Stuff of Nightmares, Sherlock Holmes: The Thinking Engine and Sherlock Holmes: The Labyrinth of Death for Titan Books.