The Classified Dossier - Sherlock Holmes and Count Dracula
A chilling collaboration between detective and vampire
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Titan Books Ltd
Published:11th Oct '22
Should be back in stock very soon
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£14.99(9781789097122)
In a thrilling mix of mystery and horror, The Classified Dossier - Sherlock Holmes and Count Dracula explores the dark alliance between a detective and a vampire.
In The Classified Dossier - Sherlock Holmes and Count Dracula, four interlinked cases unfold in a chilling Gothic horror mystery that brings together the legendary detective and the infamous vampire. The story begins in 1902, with Sherlock Holmes encountering a severed finger that defies explanation. Its lack of decomposition and peculiar reaction to silver set the stage for a perplexing investigation that leads him and Dr. Watson into a world beyond their understanding. The stakes are raised when they meet a Transylvanian nobleman, Count Dracula, who seeks their assistance in rescuing his beloved wife, Mina, from a sinister force.
As the narrative progresses, Holmes and Watson find themselves grappling with the supernatural, as the existence of vampires becomes a reality they cannot ignore. Count Dracula, unlike any client they have dealt with before, reveals a dark and twisted plot that intertwines their fates. The trio must navigate a web of danger and deception, as they uncover the truth behind Mina's kidnapping and confront the powerful enemy lurking in the shadows.
The Classified Dossier - Sherlock Holmes and Count Dracula is a thrilling blend of classic detective work and Gothic horror, showcasing the unique partnership between Holmes and Dracula. As they work together to unravel the mystery, readers are drawn into a world where logic meets the supernatural, and the line between good and evil becomes increasingly blurred.
"Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Bram Stoker were friends and admired each other's work. I'm happy to think that both of them would have greatly enjoyed Christian Klaver's exuberant, reverent mashup of their two best-known characters." James Lovegrove, author of The Cthulhu Casebooks "A great start to a new series. Klaver knows his Holmes - and his Dracula - and tells a compelling tale that will delight all fans of Holmes and things horrific." Eric Brown, author of The Martian Menace "This is wonderful storytelling - bold; filled with energy and knowledge - which grabs the reader by the lapels of his or her smoking jacket and drags them merrily into the adventure. Doyle's voice is recaptured and slyly modernised. I can't wait to read the next instalment in what promises to be a supremely witty and dynamic sequence of stories." J.S. Barnes, author of Dracula's Child and The City of Dr Moreau "A scintillating mash-up of the two big names in Victorian mystery and horror... Put your feet up, light your pipe, pour yourself a nice cup of warm blood, and enjoy." Philip Purser-Hallard, author of Sherlock Holmes: The Vanishing Man "I honestly couldn't put it down... You'll hold your breath, I promise. It's quite simply the most believable Holmes/fantasy crossover I've ever read" Age of Steam "What's most remarkable about this story is the degree of authenticity Klaver gives it-it reads just like a story by Doyle... exciting and refreshingly unpredictable" Heath Lowrance "Sherlock Holmes and Count Dracula has a 1940s' B-movie ring to it, but it's a sprightly romp paying tribute to the classics." Peterborough Telegraph Review "A supernatural mystery to shiver the timbers... Good page turning stuff." Frost Magazine "Sherlock Holmes & Count Dracula by Christian Klaver is the ultimate 'mash-up'." Shots Magazine "An incredibly imaginative new take on these characters, and Klaver not only brings a fresh spin to Holmes and Watson, but the Dracula mythos too. It establishes a bold new status quo for the world's greatest detective, one that I can't wait to see more of in future volumes." Trans-scribe Review "It is lovely to read a book and to realise that you must be having as much fun reading the story as the author had writing it. This is a fine addition to the fantasy world's take on Holmes. Curl up in a comfy chair on a dark night with a suitable beverage and enjoy yourself!" Runalong the Shelves Review "Refreshingly original, inherently fascinating, impressively entertaining, deftly crafted, and a thoroughly compelling read from first page to last." -Midwest Book Review More praise for Christian Klaver "Klaver's worldbuilding is immersive... with a thrilling pace" KIRKUS "Rich, lyrical descriptions augment the fantastical source material in this engaging series starter" PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "This is your cold, wintry evening curl up with a book novel. " - Borg.com "Klaver dazzles with an adventure rooted in complex feelings about family loyalties, and full to the brim with mystery." -Tobias S. Buckell
ISBN: 9781789099287
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 369g
432 pages