An exciting standalone Cthulhu Casebooks narrative, a thrilling tale of mystery and dread, from the New York Times bestselling author.It's 1929 and an ageing Dr John Watson, conscious of his imminent demise, finally sits down to write a fresh chronicle disclosing the true events behind his published accounts of Sherlock Holmes's exploits. In these pages, Sherlock Holmes and his stalwart companion encounter reanimated corpses in Highgate Cemetery; a very different, though ever elusive, Irene Adler; tales of madness and murder in the frozen wastes of the north; grotesque organic machines; and much more. Each case brings the illustrious pair ever closer to the dramatic and terrifying truth about the mysterious aliens, the Mi-Go, and their plans for Earth... 'The pastiche is pitch-perfect; Lovegrove tells a thrilling tale and vividly renders the atmosphere of Victorian London.' - The Guardian'With its canny reflection of the modern metropolis...the Cthulhu Casebooks is a lot of fun.' - Times Literary Supplement'A fascinating and gripping read, deftly uniting the worlds of Holmes and Lovecraft.' - The Crime Review'First rate entertainment.' - Crime Fiction Lover'Playfully blurring the lines between fact and fiction [with]... rich [and] vivid prose.' - SFX Magazine[A] crossover tale for the ages that's bound to please fans of both literary canons.' - Starburst Magazine
