Sherlock Holmes and The Three Winter Terrors

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Sherlock Holmes and The Three Winter Terrors
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First edition
Author James Lovegrove
LanguageEnglish
Genre Mystery novels
Publisher Titan Books
Publication date
2021
Media typePrint (hardback)
Pages320
ISBN 978-1-789096-71-2 (first U.S. edition, hardback)

Sherlock Holmes and The Three Winter Terrors is a mystery novel by James Lovegrove. It is a Sherlock Holmes pastiche consisting of three linked tales spanning five years. [1]

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Reception

Publishers Weekly praised the book saying the "solid characterizations match the imaginative plotting" while conceding "this isn’t at the level of Lovegrove's best work." [1] Starburst gave the book five stars calling it "Another delightful seasonal treat from James Lovegrove." [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Sherlock Holmes & the Three Winter Terrors". Publishers Weekly . 23 July 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  2. Mount, Paul (12 December 2021). "SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE THREE WINTER TERRORS". Starburst . Retrieved 28 December 2021.