Hello Bookworms,
I
am EXTRA excited about today’s review!! I have found a new favorite series! The
best one since The Harry Potter Series and once again it has come from the
Young Adult genre! I am talking about the Young Sherlock Holmes Series by
Andrew Lane! We’ll start at the beginning with Death Cloud!
Summary
Sherlock
Holmes is only 14 years old. After completing another frustrating semester at
Deepdene School for Boys, Sherlock is looking forward to going home. What
Sherlock doesn’t realize is that this break is going to be completely different
from those to which he has become accustomed. Sherlock is about to investigate
his first murder case.
Matty,
a young, homeless orphan is moving through the streets looking for food. When
his search brings him to an alleyway, the boy hears horrific screaming. A dark
cloud ascends from a window and the occupant of the apartment is found dead. What
has this young man seen? How does one find the truth? It is only when Matty
runs into a brilliant young man with a funny first name (What kind of a name is
Sherlock anyway?) that things can begin to take shape.
Review
Readers,
I am mesmerized by Andrew Lane’s writing!!! Mr. Lane (who was a fan of Sherlock
Holmes by his own admission) has taken Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic
character and the Victorian era and gives us the backstory of which we
Holmesians have always dreamed!
The
relationship between Sherlock and his brother Mycroft is superb (very
reminiscent of the relationship we saw played out by Jeremy Brett as Sherlock
and Charles Gray as Mycroft, which was always my favorite version). And as the
series goes on I continue to love it! But for now let’s concentrate of Death
Cloud only.
The
case is VERY Holmesian. The impossible is explained by the incredible! And
every second is action packed! I was on the edge of my seat!! As a matter of
fact, I sat down with the book at about 7:30pm and around 1:30am I was done (I
haven’t done that in ages!) and losing it over how amazing the book had been!
Moms, this book would be amazing for your boys! There is action, fighting,
suspense, and surprises! AND it will make them think!
The
characters are so colorful; everyone has their own distinctive personality. No
character is useless (that’s something I love). You’re going to love some
characters and other characters you are going to hate…for all the right reasons
(but I won’t say any more about that to keep from ruining it for you ;) ).
Needless
to say, I HIGHLY recommend Death
Cloud by Andrew Lane to all Holmesians, Action lovers, and Mystery lovers!
You’re going to love Young Sherlock Holmes!!
Buy Death Cloud
Until next time,
Lizzie
<3
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