Ancient EvilDuring their colorful careers battling crime and villainy, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson encountered the most bizarre mysteries. In this latest volume, they set out to solve three of the most unique puzzles ever put before them.Two bodies are unearthed during the excavations beneath and old church and Holmes soon determines both are the victims of foul play; one recently and the other well over a hundred years prior. Meanwhile a retired Vice Admirable is found slain in his locked quarters leaving Holmes to solve a classic puzzle of not only "who" but also "how." And finally, when bodies begin surfacing all over London with their blood completely drained, the famous Consulting Detective and his loyal assistant face the possibility that a legendary monster is roaming the fog-shrouded streets of their beloved London.Writers I.A. Watson, Raymond Lovato and Aaron Smith put forth a trio of classic Conan Doyle-like mysteries pitting the Great Detective against the most menacing of evils both modern and ancient. Once more, the police Bobby's whistle shrieks and the game is afoot!

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FIVE NEW MYSTERIES!Why do people cheat, rob and murder? Why are people tempted to commit dark deeds? These are the questions that have always plagued the great detective, Sherlock Holmes. In this, the 12th Volume of the best-selling series, Consulting Detective, he and his faithful companion, Dr. Watson, take on five new cases that will challenge their intellect and lead them through the twisted minds of nefarious souls.From chasing after a notorious confidence man to solving the death of a twin, a stolen tattoo or the murder of a bride before her wedding day, writers I.A. Watson, Barbara Doran, Fred Adams Jr. and Brad Mengel have produced truly remarkable mysteries guaranteed to keep Holmes and Watson fans up late into the night.Once again the game is afoot!!