The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Giant Rat of Sumatra

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On sale Mar 15, 2011 | 208 Pages | 9780857685384

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Everyone’s favorite detective finds himself embroiled in two related investigations—one with a connection to a giant rat—in this clever Sherlock Holmes pastiche
 
In deference to Sherlock Holmes’ wishes, Dr. Watson kept the details of “The Giant Rat of Sumatra” a secret. However, before he died, he arranged that the bizarre story of the giant rat should be held in the vaults of a London bank until all the protagonists were dead . . . At long last, discover the tale “for which the world is not yet prepared”—a thrilling mystery involving murder, adventure, and a frightening rodent aboard Matilda Briggs.
 
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s timeless creation returns in this handsomely designed detective story that finally brings to life a tale first mentioned in the 1924 story, “The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire”. The Further Adventures series encapsulates the most varied and thrilling cases of the worlds’ greatest detective.
Loren D. Estleman has written more than 60 books and 100s of short stories and articles. He specializes in mysteries and historical westerns, such as the Amos Walker series - now on its 20th volume - and his Page Murdock series. He has won many awards, including two American Mystery Awards, and has been nominated for the National Book Award.

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Everyone’s favorite detective finds himself embroiled in two related investigations—one with a connection to a giant rat—in this clever Sherlock Holmes pastiche
 
In deference to Sherlock Holmes’ wishes, Dr. Watson kept the details of “The Giant Rat of Sumatra” a secret. However, before he died, he arranged that the bizarre story of the giant rat should be held in the vaults of a London bank until all the protagonists were dead . . . At long last, discover the tale “for which the world is not yet prepared”—a thrilling mystery involving murder, adventure, and a frightening rodent aboard Matilda Briggs.
 
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s timeless creation returns in this handsomely designed detective story that finally brings to life a tale first mentioned in the 1924 story, “The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire”. The Further Adventures series encapsulates the most varied and thrilling cases of the worlds’ greatest detective.

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Loren D. Estleman has written more than 60 books and 100s of short stories and articles. He specializes in mysteries and historical westerns, such as the Amos Walker series - now on its 20th volume - and his Page Murdock series. He has won many awards, including two American Mystery Awards, and has been nominated for the National Book Award.

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