A Study in Crimson: Sherlock Holmes: 1942

In 1942, a killer named Crimson Jack is murdering women in London on the dates of the Jack the Ripper killings of 1888. Sherlock Holmes is called in to solve the case, as he is the only one who can separate fact from legend and catch Crimson Jack before he completes his tally of death.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 03 February 2022
Publisher: Birlinn General

LONDON, 1942. A mysterious killer known as Crimson Jack lurks amidst the wartime streets of London, committing gruesome murders that mirror the infamous Jack the Ripper killings of 1888. The question arises: has the Ripper, presumed dead, returned from the grave? Or is Crimson Jack merely a deranged individual obsessed with the notorious killings? Desperate for answers, Scotland Yard turns to the legendary Sherlock Holmes, the world's greatest detective. Surely, he possesses the expertise to separate fact from legend and apprehend Crimson Jack before he adds more victims to his chilling tally. As Holmes and his loyal companion, Watson, navigate the darkened streets of London, the specter of death looms ever closer. This thrilling adventure is inspired by the iconic film series from Universal Pictures, which brought Sherlock Holmes into the 1940s, starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce.

Weight: 216g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781846975967
Edition number: New in Paperback