‘I absolutely love books that reimagine characters from history. And to read a work about a younger version of a famous author? Even better.

What makes this work in particular extra special is that Harris doesn’t lean too heavily on Sherlock-tropes. In fact, that’s the beauty of this work: we can start to see the beginnings and inspirations of the character that is to be the great Sherlock Holmes, but just as Artie himself is developing into Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, so too is his literary craft and detective skills. It’s a refreshing take while still enjoying a real character from history.

I also really appreciate how readers do not have to start at book 1 to enjoy this series. This novel can be enjoyed even if it’s the first book you begin with in the Artie Conan Doyle mysteries. I certainly did.

All in all, this is a fabulous work and one to recommend to young readers who love mysteries!’ Abigail, Goodreads.