Sherlock Holmes and the Beast of the Stapletons

Five years after the death of the Hound of the Baskervilles, a new monstrous creature stalks across Dartmoor. Sir Henry Baskerville and his family are targeted once again, and Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are summoned to investigate. The creature may not have perished in the Great Grimpen Mire, and is hell-bent on revenge.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2020
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

James Lovegrove, the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author, continues the captivating tale of Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of the Baskervilles. Five years have passed since the demise of the monstrous Hound and its owner, the naturalist Jack Stapleton. Sir Henry Baskerville, now married to Audrey and father to a three-year-old son, finds solace at Baskerville Hall. However, their peaceful existence is shattered when Audrey's lifeless body is discovered on the moors, drained of blood. It becomes evident that a fiendish creature has resurfaced, once again targeting the unfortunate Baskerville family. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are called upon to aid Sir Henry, and our heroes must confront a terrifying beast that evokes nightmares. It emerges that Stapleton may have survived the Great Grimpen Mire, contrary to Holmes's initial belief, and is driven by a vengeful spirit. As the investigation unfolds, the duo uncovers a web of secrets and lies that threatens to engulf the Baskerville estate and expose the dark secrets of its past. With danger lurking around every corner, Holmes and Watson must use all their skills and ingenuity to unravel the mystery and bring the monstrous creature to justice. This thrilling sequel to The Hound of the Baskervilles will keep readers on the edge of their seats, as they delve deeper into the enigmatic world of Sherlock Holmes and encounter a creature that defies imagination.

Weight: 484g
Dimension: 260 x 207 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789094695