On the fog-laden Thames River, Sherlock Holmes vanishes beneath the icy waves. Can Lucy and Watson continue the fight for justice? London, 1898. The ink is barely dry on Lucy and Jack's wedding certificate when a gang lord's trial unfurls into a darker mystery. Then a policeman's sweetheart is murdered. All too soon, Sherlock Holmes is nowhere to be found. Alongside the ever-loyal Dr. Watson and the spirited Irregulars, Becky and Flynn, Lucy and Jack vow to carry on. They uncover a shadowy opium ring threading through London's underbelly. Their quest leads them to a majestic seaside hotel, and to the hidden and very dangerous depths beneath. READERS ACCLAIM: "Another page-turner, also based on historical events." "Fast moving and quite a ride - best Sherlock and Lucy yet." A must-read for devotees of Conan Doyle's cunning, Agatha Christie's complex plots, and the suspenseful narratives of Lee Child and Michael Crichton. "Die Again, Mr. Holmes" melds the charm of Victorian sleuthing with the thrill of contemporary twists, perfect for those who seek depth and passion in their mysteries. Relive the suspense of a Sherlockian saga with "Die Again, Mr. Holmes." Witness a tale of undying courage, timeless love, and unconditional honor. Scroll up and One-click now! "Elliott and Veley's entertaining eighth pastiche featuring Sherlock Holmes and his detective daughter, Lucy . . . The authors provide a clever variation on a familiar theme by making the concept of Holmes as a parent plausible. Comparable Title: Laurie R. King's The Beekeeper's Apprentice " Publisher's Weekly "Doing full justice to the Sherlockian Cannon, Anna Elliott and Charles Veley have created an enduringly entertaining homage to literature's greatest detective while showcasing a memorable female counterpart in Lucy James. Die Again, Mr. Holmes will prove to be an immediate and enduringly popular addition to community library Mystery/Suspense collections." Midwest Book Review "A phenomenal read that left me hungry for more. Die Again Mr. Holmes was perfect on its own and can be easily enjoyed even if you haven't read any of the other books in the Sherlock Holmes & Lucy James Mystery Series." Florida Family Fun Travel " Die Again, Mr. Holmes is part of the 'Sherlock Holmes / Lucy James' mystery series of original tales by the team of Anna Elliott and Charles Veley, in which Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic sleuth Sherlock Holmes has an independent, modern-minded, daughter - Lucy James, an American actress living in Victorian London. Lucy has inherited Holmes' brilliance, lionhearted courage, and knack for solving difficult cases. In Die Again, Mr. Holmes , Sherlock and Lucy each must confront a missing persons case fraught with hidden dangers. Connoisseurs of the classic Doyle mysteries will relish this exciting new saga! Highly recommended, as are the previous novels in the series." Andrea Kay, MBR Reviewer's Choice 5.0 out of 5 stars I highly recommend this series. Since the characters progress through the series, I recommend reading them in order, but if you can't you won't be lost. Sherlock's daughter, Lucy James, works on her own case along with her husband. Watson works with both Lucy and Sherlock on a different case, These mysteries are always fun, entertaining and keep me guessing. -- Reanna Fox, NetGalley "I thoroughly enjoyed following Holmes and his daughter on their adventures . . . in true Sherlock fashion, there is plenty of intrigue and plots that Holmes has neglected to share with his counterparts. Among the staple characters of Holmes and Watson, we're introduced to quite a few new ones as well. While this is not the first book of this series, it makes me want to read from the beginning and explore the history of Holmes and his daughter." --Angel Meyer, Literary Gluttony In Die Again, Mr. Holmes, Lucy James and her famous father have both been tasked with finding a missing person in cases that surprisingly become linked. Smugglers, opium, and a great deal of mystery abound in this brand new addition to the series. Following a trial, Holmes is approached by a young woman who is desperate to have him find her missing fiance. While this is going on Lucy is being asked to find a missing maid. Holmes surprisingly fails in his attempt to find the missing man, alive at least, but as both seasoned detectives dive deeper into their cases they both learn that opium is a link between everything going on. To start the story with a bang, Holmes is declared dead, and as we rewind on this story all of the other characters find themselves trying to figure out what has happened to Holmes and they keep being shocked as more details about what is happening with him occur. On top of these mysteries, this is the first book in the series that includes chapters dedicated to Lucy's young sister-in-law, Becky. Her father, who has been out of her life for years, has been released from prison and she worries h