Sherlock The Essential Arthur Conan Doyle Adventures

Arthur Conan Doyle, Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss — 2016

Sherlock co-creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss present their all-time favorite Sherlock Holmes adventures. The hit BBC series Sherlock has introduced a whole new generation of fans to Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary detective. In this unique collection, Sherlock co-creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss have selected their all-time favorite Sherlock Holmes adventures, providing readers a curated masterclass in crime fiction. Each of these nineteen tales, from Sherlock’s first appearance in A Study in Scarlet to the late classic The Dying Detective, is a potent mix of murder, suspense, cryptic clues, red herrings, and revenge—a groundbreaking combination of forensic science and bold storytelling. Sherlock Holmes established new rules for what a fictional hero could be, and provided a template for detective stories we still follow today. With introductions to each story by producers Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, this beautifully designed collection is the perfect introduction to the world of Sherlock Holmes and the ultimate gift for fans of the show it inspired.

Reviews

maddie@maddiebank

Nov 29, 2021

When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. • • • Sherlock is a collection of three novels and numerous short stories about the famed detective, all in the same form as they were when Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote them over a century ago. While I won’t claim to adore every story - some were boring and some were obvious - and I can’t say that the style of writing is my favorite - the author is from the 1800s, after all - I still can confidently say that I’m glad to have read them and they’ve brought me entertainment and new understanding. The storytelling script is done masterfully, and my favorite of the stories might be the classic The Hound of the Baskervilles. For anybody unsure of where to start with Mr Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson, this is a fantastic place to begin.

Highlights

maddie@maddiebank

‘When all other contingencies fail, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.’

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