“Moriarty holds sway with all the ruthless guile, power, and pomp you’d expect from a gaslight era godfather.” Los Angeles Times
Description
The novel that reintroduced the Napoleon of crime to the Victorian underworld
Once again, the game is afoot …
What really happened in Switzerland between Moriarty and Sherlock Holmes in 1891? And why is Holmes, now in London at 221B Baker Street, curiously uncooperative with Scotland Yard's inquiries? Furthermore, why has Moriarty planned a grand meeting with the international crime syndicate? These are the questions that make up the larger mystery of the sinister Professor Moriarty's return.
Praise
“Moriarty holds sway with all the ruthless guile, power, and pomp you’d expect from a gaslight era godfather.” Los Angeles Times
“An excellent tale of the dark side of London during the time of Sherlock Holmes.” New York Herald Tribune
Brilliant. Gardner may prove to be the author who finally equals Conan Doyle.” Omaha Metro
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | May 31, 2012 |
| Release Date | June 1, 2012 |
| Release Date Machine | 1338508800 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Bestselling Mystery, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Traditional Detectives, Bestselling Mysteries, Fiction - All, Fiction - Adult |
Author Bio
John Gardner (1925–2007) was one of the world’s premier thriller writers and published more than forty novels, many of which have been New York Times bestsellers. Among his works are sixteen books in the legendary James Bond series, including Win, Lose, or Die and Never Send Flowers. He also wrote six books featuring Big Herbie Kruger, including Confessor and Maestro, which was named a New York Times Book of the Year. A graduate of Cambridge University who did his postgraduate work at Oxford, he had also variously been a stage magician, an officer in the Royal Marines, a theatrical journalist, a lecturer in Shakespearean production, and a priest in the Church of England.
Narrator Bio
Robin Sachs (1951–2013), actor and narrator, was raised in London and trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. His audiobook narrations earned ten Earphones Awards. His acting credits include Alias, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dynasty, Nowhere Man, Babylon 5, Diagnosis Murder, Galaxy Quest, Northfork, Ocean’s 11, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, and Megalodon.
Overview
The novel that reintroduced the Napoleon of crime to the Victorian underworld
Once again, the game is afoot …
What really happened in Switzerland between Moriarty and Sherlock Holmes in 1891? And why is Holmes, now in London at 221B Baker Street, curiously uncooperative with Scotland Yard's inquiries? Furthermore, why has Moriarty planned a grand meeting with the international crime syndicate? These are the questions that make up the larger mystery of the sinister Professor Moriarty's return.
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