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Sherlock Holmes: The Will of the Dead
by George MannA young man named Peter Maugram appears at the front door of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson's Baker Street lodgings. Maugram's uncle is dead and his will has disappeared, leaving the man afraid that he will be left penniless. Holmes and Watson soon find themselves digging deep into the murky past of this complex family.A brand-new Sherlock Holmes novel from the acclaimed author of the Newbury & Hobbes series.
Sherlock Sam and the Ghostly Moans in Fort Canning (Sherlock Sam)
by A.J. LowIntroducing the Sherlock Sam series by A.J. Low—a fresh, cross-cultural twist on the classic Sherlock Holmes stories, tailored for middle-grade readers. Set in iconic Singapore locations, the series follows the mystery-solving exploits of smart, observant, food-loving 10-year-old Samuel Tan Cher Lock (a.k.a. Sherlock Sam), Watson, his reluctant robot sidekick, and the rest of the Supper Club (a &“Scooby Doo gang,&” of sorts) as they prove that mysteries are best solved through teamwork. When ghostly sounds fill the air at one of Singapore's most-loved historical attractions, Sherlock Sam finds himself in the middle of an intriguing mystery. Ghosts don't exist... or do they? Will this puzzle prove too difficult for Sherlock Sam and Watson to solve? &“Hooray for Sherlock Sam! Simply awesome! This book is super fun, with adorable art and charming characters.&” —Evonne Tsang, author of Twisted Journeys #12: Kung Fu Masters, Twisted Journeys #22: Hero City, and My Boyfriend Is a Monster #1: I Love Him to Pieces &“An intriguing tale which will keep young readers eager to find out what happens next.&” —Clara Chow, My Paper &“A promising adventure series with Super Sleuth Sherlock Sam! His insatiable appetite to sample Singapore&’s popular foods and never-give-up attitude to solving mysteries will keep readers glued till the last page.&” —Adeline Foo, author of the bestselling series The Diary of Amos Lee &“A thrilling kid&’s detective romp in the grand tradition of Famous Five, with a lovable robot and delicious Peranakan food!&” —Otto Fong, author of Sir Fong&’s Adventures In Science &“Sherlock Sam and Watson are set to become one of Singapore&’s favourite detective duos! Sam&’s preoccupation with food struck a familiar chord with the Singaporean in me and Watson&’s deadpan one-liners had me laughing out loud. What afun-filled, food-filled adventure story! This is a delicious read that will certainly warm your heart like a good serving of ayam buah keluak!&” —Emily Lim, award-winning author of Tibby, the Tiger Bunny and Prince Bear & Pauper Bear &“Watson is a delightful creation. He follows a rich line of great robot companions from Star War&’s R2D2 to Star Trek&’s Data; no detective should leave home without one!&” —Sonny Liew, Eisner-nominated author of Malinky Robot &“A genius kid detective would be good. A genius kid detective with a wise-acre robot sidekick is even better. Add a wicked sense of humor and you&’ve one of the sharpest, funniest books you&’ll read all year.&” —Hal Johnson, author of Immortal Lycanthropes &“Funny and witty...The display of local knowledge is a clear show of research work done by the writers [and] the illustrations by drewscape add extra charm to the book.&” —Melissa Mak, Weekend Notes &“I kept reading because I wanted to know who was responsible for the moans and I liked the ending! But never read this book at night alone.&” —Greta Roberts, 9, in Expat Living Singapore &“[Sherlock Sam] might just prove himself to be the greatest kid detective that ever was.&” —Lester J Wan, The Weekender Singapore
Sherlock Sam and the Missing Heirloom in Katong (Sherlock Sam)
by A.J. LowIntroducing the Sherlock Sam series by A.J. Low—a fresh, cross-cultural twist on the classic Sherlock Holmes stories, tailored for middle-grade readers. Set in iconic Singapore locations, the series follows the mystery-solving exploits of smart, observant, food-loving 10-year-old Samuel Tan Cher Lock (a.k.a. Sherlock Sam), Watson, his reluctant robot sidekick, and the rest of the Supper Club (a &“Scooby Doo gang,&” of sorts) as they prove that mysteries are best solved through teamwork.In Sherlock Sam and the Missing Heirloom in Katong, Auntie Kim Lian&’s precious Peranakan cookbook disappears, and Sherlock Sam cannot eat her delicious ayam buah keluak anymore! Will Sherlock Sam be able to use his super detective powers to find this lost treasure? Praise: &“A promising adventure series with Super Sleuth Sherlock Sam! His insatiable appetite to sample Singapore&’s popular foods and never-give-up attitude to solving mysteries will keep readers glued till the last page.&” —Adeline Foo, author of the bestselling series The Diary of Amos Lee &“A thrilling kid&’s detective romp in the grand tradition of Famous Five, with a lovable robot and delicious Peranakan food!&” —Otto Fong, author of Sir Fong&’s Adventures In Science &“Sherlock Sam and Watson are set to become one of Singapore&’s favourite detective duos! Sam&’s preoccupation with food struck a familiar chord with the Singaporean in me and Watson&’s deadpan one-liners had me laughing out loud. What afun-filled, food-filled adventure story! This is a delicious read that will certainly warm your heart like a good serving of ayam buah keluak!&” —Emily Lim, award-winning author of Tibby, the Tiger Bunny and Prince Bear & Pauper Bear &“Watson is a delightful creation. He follows a rich line of great robot companions from Star War&’s R2D2 to Star Trek&’s Data; no detective should leave home without one!&” —Sonny Liew, Eisner-nominated author of Malinky Robot &“A genius kid detective would be good. A genius kid detective with a wise-acre robot sidekick is even better. Add a wicked sense of humor and you&’ve one of the sharpest, funniest books you&’ll read all year.&” —Hal Johnson, author of Immortal Lycanthropes &“This book will definitely draw you in with its twists and turns that will leave you guessing with each turn of the page who the culprits are. There are also many funny lines from Watson that will cause you to burst out in laughter.&” —Seow Kai Lun, ?Singapore's Child &“A clever, entertaining and funny children's novel...a promising start to a new book series [with] bold and whimsical illustrations by drewscape&” —Tina Gan, Red Dot Diva &“This debut local novel is rich (in local references) and satisfying (as a mystery story).&” —Stephani Yeo, Young Parents &“BOTH boys were clamouring to read the book first, so I was left with no choice but to read the book TOGETHER with the both of them...I found it to be utterly captivating enough to make me want to complete the book in one sitting...the localized dialogue is hilariously tongue-in-cheek and the book's subtle appeal to a child's instinct for the mysterious proved to be just what kept both Ash and Ayd deeply intrigued.&” —Kelvin Ang, Cheekiemonkies &“A.J. Low have created an intriguing tale which would keep young readers eager to find out what happens next, while subtly documenting old-school landmarks such as Chin Mee Chin Confectionery and Katong Antique House. Looks set to be a betseller.&” —Clara Chow, My Paper &“I like this book because it leaves you with questions in
Sherlock für Kinder: 3-in-1-Box (Der Blaue Karfunkel, Silberstern, Die Liga der Rothaarigen)
by Mark Williams Daniela MaiznerIn dieser 3-in-1-Box aus der Reihe Sherlock für Kinder finden Sie die folgenden Sherlock Holmes Abenteuer, kindgerecht nacherzählt von Erfolgsautor Mark Williams: Der Blaue Karfunkel Silberstern Die Liga der Rothaarigen Begleiten Sie Holmes und Watson bei drei Abenteuern. In diesen Kurzgeschichten werden die Leser in kindgerechtem, modernem Deutsch zurück in das London um 1900 geführt. Ideal für Kinder von 9-12 Jahren, die den größten Detektiven aller Zeiten bei seinen Abenteuern begleiten wollen.
Sherlock für Kinder: Die Liga der Rothaarigen
by Mark Williams Daniela MaiznerWie alt waren Sie, als Sie Sherlock Holmes' Abenteuer entdeckten? Mark Williams, internationaler Bestseller-Autor, präsentiert: Die Liga der Rothaarigen, die dritte Sherlock Holmes-Kurzgeschichte aus der Reihe Klassiker für Kinder. Begleiten Sie Holmes und Watson dabei, das Rätsel um die Liga der Rothaarigen zu lösen. In dieser Kurzgeschichte werden die Leser in kindgerechtem, modernem Deutsch zurück in das London um 1900 geführt. Ideal für Kinder von 9-12 Jahren, die den größten Detektiven aller Zeiten bei seinen Abenteuern begleiten wollen.
Sherlock para Niños: Estrella de Plata
by Mark WilliamsComo parte de la serie Clásicos para Niños del autor internacional más vendido, Mark Williams, se enorgullece de presentar la segunda de las adaptaciones de los cuentos de Sherlock Holmes: Estrella de Plata. Ven y únete a Holmes y Watson para resolver el misterio del caballo de carreras desaparecido, Estrella de Plata, revelando el más sórdido lado de la vida victoriana en un idioma fácil para niños. Cuentos ideales para niños de todas las edades con el detective más famoso del mundo.
Sherlock para Niños: La Liga de los Pelirrojos
by Mark WilliamsComo parte de la serie Clásicos para Niños del autor internacional más vendido, Mark Williams, se enorgullece de presentar la tercera de las adaptaciones de los cuentos de Sherlock Holmes: La Liga de los Pelirrojos. Ven y únete a Holmes y Watson para resolver el misterio de La Liga de los Pelirrojos, revelando el más sórdido lado de la vida victoriana en un idioma fácil para niños. Cuentos ideales para niños de todas las edades con el detective más famoso del mundo.
Sherlock per bambini - La Lega dei Capelli Rossi
by Mark WilliamsIl terzo Sherlock per bambini – Sherlock Holmes: adattamenti di racconti per bambini. Come parte della serie , l’autore di best-seller internazionali Mark Williams è orgoglioso di presentare il terzo adattamento di racconti di Sherlock Holmes: la Lega dei Capelli Rossi. Unitevi a Holmes e Watson nel risolvere il mistero della Lega dei Capelli Rossi, in una esposizione moderna ed idonea per i bambini. Adatto a bambini di tutte le età per iniziare a conoscere il più famoso detective del mondo.
Sherlock voor Kinderen 3-in-1 Box Set door Mark Williams
by Mark Williams Jorrit De VriesAls onderdeel van de Klassiekers Voor Kinderen reeks, is internationale bestseller auteur Mark Williams trots om de eerste van de Sherlock Voor Kinderen Box Sets te presenteren, met de volgende aangepaste korte Sherlock Holmes verhalen: De Blauwe Karbonkel Silver Blaze De Vereniging van Roodharigen Ga met Holmes en Watson mee, terwijl ze drie mysteries oplossen, in kindvriendelijk, eenentwintigste eeuws Nederlands en met de minder mooie kant van het Victoriaanse leven weggelaten. Ideaal voor kinderen van alle leeftijden om te beginnen met 's werelds meest beroemde detective.
Sherlock's Night Before Christmas: A Mystery (Night Before Christmas Series)
by Julie PetersenThis charming Christmas mystery is told in verse and beautiful illustrations—a perfect holiday treat for Sherlock fans of all ages!In the rhyme and meter of Clark Clement Moore&’s classic Christmas poem The Night Before Christmas, Sherlock Holmes tracks clues through his familiar haunts to &“eliminate the impossible&” and catch his nemesis Moriarty in his dastardly crimes. When he discovers the jolly old gent with the white beard dipping his hand into a bag full of toys, Sherlock surmises that &“whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.&” Or is it?Sherlock&’s Night Before Christmas is part of a series of illustrated verse books based on classic literary characters. All written by Julie Petersen and illustrated by Sheryl Dickert, the others include Mr. Darcy&’s Night Before Christmas and Scrooge&’s Night Before Christmas.
Sherlock: A Study in Scarlet
by Arthur Conan DoyleThe hit BBC series Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, offers a fresh, contemporary take on the classic Arthur Conan Doyle stories, and has helped introduce a whole new generation of fans to the legendary detective. The debut episode took as its inspiration the very first Sherlock Holmes novel, A Study in Scarlet - and this edition of Conan Doyle's novel will allow Sherlock fans to discover, or re-discover, the power of that classic story. A Study in Scarlet is the genre-defining work with which popular crime fiction was born. A potent mix of serial murder, suspense, cryptic clues, red herrings and revenge, the novel introduces us to the world-famous characters of Sherlock Holmes, Dr Watson and Inspector Lestrade and sees Sherlock and Dr Watson meet and join forces for the first time as they track a mysterious killer that stalks London's streets.In addition to the original text, this edition also has an introduction by Sherlock co-creator Steven Moffat, who explains how it inspired the Sherlock script.
Sherlock: Chronicles
by Steve Tribe“Oh for God’s sake, make up your mind. Who needs me this time?”Delve deep into the creative minds behind the world’s greatest—and only—consulting detective with this ultimate behind-the-scenes look at the making of the smash television series Sherlock, as seen on PBS.This is the hit series Sherlock as you’ve never seen it before, from story development to casting, sets, costumes, props, music, and more. With unprecedented access to the archives of Hartswood, the award-winning production team behind the show, as well as all-new interviews, unseen script pages, and more than 500 illustrations, including color photographs, pieces of concept art, and storyboards, Sherlock: Chronicles unlocks the secrets of each unforgettable case in the words of the show’s creators, cast, and crew. Discover how the Sherlock team adapted classic adventures and puzzles for a fresh new world. Meet the artists and designers whose creative vision brought the show to life. See how the show’s dedicated crew converted everyday locations into “the great cesspool” of criminal London. Learn the real story behind the producers’ and writers’ vision, and what the esteemed cast of actors—including Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Rupert Graves, Mark Gatiss, and Una Stubbs—think about bringing Holmes to life.From 221B Baker Street to St. Bart’s Hospital, from Buckingham Palace to Appledore, discover what lies behind every one of Sherlock’s closed doors with this essential companion for fans of the acclaimed show.
Sherlock: His Last Bow
by Arthur Conan DoyleThe hit BBC series Sherlock has introduced a new generation to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary detective. This edition of the classic collection of stories, with an introduction by Sherlock co-creator Steven Moffatt, allows fans to discover the power of those original adventures.Could a woman die of fright alone? And who is the sender of a most grizzly package – two human ears in a box? Holmes and Watson tackle a whole host of new mysteries before Baker Street’s most famous detective finally leaves London for the quiet of a Sussex farm. But one final adventure puts an end to his retirement. As Britain stands poised on the brink of the First World War, can Sherlock Holmes keep a terrible new super-weapon from falling into the enemy’s hands?
Sherlock: Includes The Adventure Of The Empty House, The Adventure Of The Norwood Builder, The Adventure Of The Dancing Men, The Adventure Of The Solitary Cyclist The Adventure Of The Priory School, The Adventure Of Black Peter, The Adventure Of Charles Augustus Milverton, The Adventure Of The Six Napoleons, The Adventure Of The Three Students, The Adventure Of The Golden Pince-nez, The Adventure Of The Mis (Sherlock Complete Set Ser.)
by Arthur Conan DoyleThe hit BBC series Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, offers a fresh, contemporary take on the classic Sir Arthur Conan Doyle stories, and has helped introduce a whole new generation of fans to the legendary detective. In this new edition of Conan Doyle's first collection of short stories, Sherlock co-creator Mark Gatiss explains how these gripping tales inspired and influenced the new series.Sherlock: The Adventures contains twelve short stories first published in The Strand magazine between 1891 and 1892 and then published as a collection in October 1892. It includes some of Conan Doyle's best tales of murder and mystery, such as 'The Adventures of the Speckled Band', in which the strange last words of a dying woman 'It was the band, the speckled band!' and an inexplicable whistling in the night are the only clues Sherlock Holmes has to prevent another murder; and 'The Five Orange Pips', in which an untimely death and the discovery of the letter containing five orange pips lead to a cross-Atlantic conspiracy.
Sherlock: Sign of Four
by Arthur Conan DoyleThe hit BBC series Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, offers a fresh, contemporary take on the original Sir Arthur Conan Doyle stories, and has helped introduce a whole new generation of fans to the legendary detective.In this TV tie-in edition to the classic novel, Sherlock and Dr Watson receive a visit from Mary Morsten, who offers up a particularly cryptic puzzle for them to solve. Her father went missing six years ago and since then she has received a pearl for every year he has not re-appeared. Now, the treasure's sender has requested a meeting and she would like Sherlock and Watson to accompany her. Finding the mystery benefactor is only the start of this adventure, that puts Sherlock and Watson hot on the trail of cold-blooded killers and thieves, and a lost Indian fortune.
Sherlock: The Essential Arthur Conan Doyle Adventures
by Mark Gatiss Arthur Conan Doyle Steven MoffatSherlock 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. 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 ground-breaking 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. 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.
Sherlock: The Hound of the Baskervilles
by Arthur Conan DoyleThe hit BBC series Sherlock offers a fresh, contemporary take on the original Sir Arthur Conan Doyle stories, and has helped introduce a whole new generation of fans to the legendary detective. In this TV tie-in edition of the classic novel, first published in The Strand in 1901, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are called to the haunting and beautiful moors of Dartmoor and the home of the Baskerville family, who seem to have fallen victim to a family curse. A terrifying spectre in the shape of a great hound was once said to have hunted an ancestor across the moors and the recent, mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville suggests that the hound has returned. But is this really a supernatural curse or is a much more dastardly and earthly plot a foot? Sherlock and Dr Watson must solve the riddle of the hound before another murder is committed.
Sherlock: The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
by Arthur Conan DoyleThe hit BBC series Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, offers a fresh, contemporary take on the original Sir Arthur Conan Doyle stories, and has helped introduce a whole new generation of fans to the legendary detective.This TV tie-in edition to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's second collection of Sherlock Holmes short stories, which was first published in 1894, includes the infamous 'The Final Problem'. It is one of Conan Doyle's favourite Sherlock tales and the detective's deadliest challenge. This is the ultimate thriller, in which Sherlock meets his intellectual match: the criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty. As Moriarty pushes Sherlock to his intellectual limits, this game of cat and mouse will test not only their wits but their mortality.
Sherlock: The Return of Sherlock Holmes (Collins Classics Ser.)
by Arthur Conan DoyleThe hit BBC series Sherlock has introduced a new generation to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary detective. This edition of the classic collection of stories, with an introduction by Sherlock creator Mark Gatiss, allows fans to discover the power of those original adventures.After his deadly plunge over Reichenbach Falls, Sherlock Holmes seemed gone forever – but, as mysteriously as he left, he returns three years later. Now, reunited with Watson, a host of thrilling new adventures through London’s underworld awaits, battling thieves, kidnappers and killers alike. But Holmes is about to meet his most despised villain yet: the dastardly Charles Augustus Milverton.
Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love - A B.A.D. Collection
by Sherrilyn Kenyon Dianna LoveIncludes Phantom in the Night, Whispered Lies, Silent Truth and an excerpt from Alterant
Sherry Thomas Lady Sherlock Series: A Study in Scarlet Women, A Conspiracy in Belgravia, and The Hollow of Fear (The Lady Sherlock Series)
by Sherry ThomasA special collection of the first three books in the popular Lady Sherlock series, a Victorian-set mystery series from USA Today bestselling author Sherry Thomas—including exclusive bonus material! Charlotte Holmes transforms herself from a social pariah fighting to survive on the mean streets of London to an in-demand, brilliant investigator, under the assumed name Sherlock Holmes, in A STUDY IN SCARLET WOMEN. Charlotte's extraordinary powers of deduction are challenged like never before when she encounters an unidentified body where it's least expected in A CONSPIRACY IN BELGRAVIA. Moriarty's shadow looms large when Lady Ingram, the estranged wife of Charlotte's close friend Lord Ingram, turns up dead on his estate—and all signs points to Lord Ingram as the murder—in THE HOLLOW OF FEAR.
Shetani's Sister
by Iceberg Slim Justin GiffordFrom the multi-million copy master of vernacular black literature and pioneeer of hip hop culture, a masterpiece of crime fiction set in Los Angeles' meanest, toughest streets.Here is the newly discovered novel by Iceberg Slim, the creator and undisputed master of African-American "street literature," a man who profoundly influenced hip hop and rap culture and probably has sold more books than any other black American author of the twentieth century (not that he saw the royalties from those sales). In many ways Iceberg Slim's most mature fictional work, Shetani's Sister relates, in taut, evocative vernacular torn straight from the street corner, the deadly duel between two complex anitheroes: Sergeant Russell Rucker, an LAPD vice detective attempting to clean up street prostitution and police corruption, and Shetani (Swahili for Satan), a veteran master pimp who controls his stable of whores with violence and daily doses of heroin.
Shh...Silencio Bebé
by Cindy VineCuando lo golpea la tragedia, un joven padre va en busca de justicia
Shh: A Must Read Psychological Thriller
by Jocelyn DexterA deaf woman must stop a serial killer obsessed with targeting everyone she loves in this intense psychological thriller. Annie Black, who is profoundly deaf, has always looked out for her friend&’s deaf son Toby. Now she&’s looking for him as part of a search party. And when the fifteen-year-old turns up murdered, it&’s only the beginning of Annie&’s nightmare. Someone is targeting people close to her—someone merciless and very smart. Teaming up with the lead Detective, Annie attempts to understand the killer&’s mind. With everyone she cares about in mortal danger, her work puts the entire deaf community at risk. And as the murders escalate, the killer&’s obsession grows. Will the police untangle the killer&’s motivation before it&’s too late?
Shibumi
by TrevanianForced out of retirement, a reluctant assassin must face his most dangerous enemy. Nicolai Hel is a westerner brought up in Japan and is the protégé of a Japanese Go master. Hel survived the destruction of Hiroshima to emerge as the world's most artful lover and its most accomplished assassin. Hel is a genius, a mystic, and a master of language and culture, and his secret is his determination to attain a rare kind of personal excellence, a state of effortless perfection known only as shibumi. Now living in an isolated mountain fortress, Hel is unwillingly drawn back into the life he'd tried to leave behind when a beautiful young stranger arrives at his door, seeking help and refuge. It soon becomes clear that Hel is being tracked by a deadly force -- a sinister organisation known only as the Mother Company. The battle lines are drawn: ruthless power and corruption on one side, and on the other . . .shibumi.