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"With mauled bodies appearing on Liverpool streets, rumors circulate that the cuprit might be an inhuman monster known as Spring Heeled Jack. Determined to debunk the city's superstitions, Holmes delves into the criminal underworld, piecing together an intricate and deadly puzzle. Meanwhile, Dr. Watson witnesses the creature with his own eyes and sets out alone in pursuit. Will Holmes be able to save his dear friend from the perils beneath Liverpool?"--Back cover.

A graphic novelization of Arthur Conan Doyle's "A Study in Scarlet" in which Sherlock Holmes and his assistant, Dr. Watson, investigate the murder of an American and his private secretary. Also includes the graphic novelization of Doyle's "Adventures of the speckled band" in which Sherlock Holmes comes to the aid of a client whose sister's dying words referred to a mysterious speckled band.

"Holmes and Watson tackle brain-teasing crimes in modern-day London in this stunning Manga, presented in its original right-to-left reading order, and in the full chapters as originally serialized! Meet Holmes and Watson for the first time... all over again!"--Amazon.com.

"Billy, Charlie, and Tom are inseparable, and for good reason. Filled with con men and scoundrels, London's East End is not easily survived alone. Fortunately, the three friends--and their faithful feline companion--can count on the protection of Sherlock Holmes, for whom they sometimes act as spies. When Tom's girlfriend is kidnapped, the Baker Street Irregulars must put their budding sleuthing skills to use. Then, when a Russian immigrant is framed for a Jack the Ripper-inspired crime, our heroes set out to discover the truth and uncover a conspiracy that may go deeper than they ever imagined. Armed with only their quick wit and street smarts, the Baker Street Irregulars must work together to solve mysteries in the nick of time."--Provided by publisher.

Dr. Watson has been invited to Crain Manor, where his old friend James Crain is to hold a spiritualist gathering. During a s?ance a ghostly figure is seen, supposedly the spirit of Sybille, the first Lady Crain, who murdered her husband in the tower room, and whose appearance is said to be a sign of disaster. In an attempt to debunk the seance, James's sister Esther declares that she will sleep in the tower room--but at midnight there is a bloodcurdling scream and Esther is found dead, a look of horror on her face, and the room locked from the inside. Watson sends for Sherlock Holmes to investigate the tragic death. But it will be anything but straightforward, as there are those who do not want him to succeed.

In London, 1890, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson try to stop the fine arts dealer Edmund Carstairs from being harassed only to find themselves mixed up in murder plots and an international conspiracy linking the worst criminals to the highest levels of government.

"John Watson has barely settled into his new school, Baker Street Academy, when his teacher announes a trip to one of London's top museums, home to the Alpine Star, the world's most famous jewel. But the gem has been stolen! The police are soon on the trail, and the whole world is talking about the crime. When police catch the thief along with the stolengem, it seems the case is closed. But Sherlock Holmes has other ideas. With John, their friend Martha, and their trusty canine companion, Baskerville, at his side, can he uncover the mystery behind this extraordinary gem?"--Back cover.

Mary Jekyll struggles to make ends meet after the death of her parents. As she dives into the secrets of her father's past, she finds herself on the search for her father's former friend, Edward Hyde. With the help of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, Mary uncovers a secret society of crazed scientists and the Frankenstein women who have been created through frightening experiments. Together, they are determined to bring an end to the society before they do anymore monstrous deeds.

A collection of seven Sherlock Holmes adventures.

A collection of 83 short stories featuring the detective Sherlock Holmes.