The Veiled Detective
A young Sherlock Holmes arrives in London to begin his career as a private detective, catching the eye of the master criminal, Professor James Moriarty. Enter Dr. Watson, newly returned from Afghanistan, soon to make history as Holmes’ companion...
By turns both shocking and exciting, David Stuart Davies’ controversial take on the Holmes mythology is a modern classic in crime fiction that will defy all expectations.
Re-published by Titan Books in 2009 as part of "The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" collection
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David Stuart Davies
David Stuart Davies (1946-2024), General Editor of Wordsworth’s Mystery and Supernatural series, was an editor, novelist, playwright and film historian.
The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s timeless creation returns in a new series of handsomely designed detective stories. From the earliest days of Holmes’ career to his astonishing encounters with Martian invaders, the Further Adventures series encapsulates the most varied and thrilling cases of the worlds’ greatest detective.
The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes consists of 32 total books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Related series Professor Moriarty Novels
Reviews and Comments
A contentious retelling of the early days of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, interesting and well written but not entirely convincing.