Step into Victorian London, shrouded in fog and dark alleys, and follow the most brilliant detective in history as he tackles cases that defy logic and test courage. Each story in this volume is a gateway to suspense, where nothing is as it seems and every detail could hold the key to uncovering the truth. Richly detailed settings, complex characters, and intricate puzzles challenge the reader’s intelligence and patience. Sherlock Holmes: BOOK IV is not just a collection of new stories; it is a journey through cunning reasoning and the labyrinths of the human mind, presenting cases that seem impossible to solve. Prepare to unravel mysteries that will captivate you from beginning to end—because in Holmes’ London, nothing is ever truly simple. # THE IMPERFECTION OF A CRIME “A respected banker is found dead in his mansion, in circumstances that suggest suicide. Sherlock Holmes, suspicious of the contradictions, delves into an investigation full of false clues, revealing that behind the apparent coincidence lies an ingenious plan.” # HOLMES' GREATEST CHALLENGE “A perfect crime, with no apparent clues, presents Sherlock Holmes with his greatest intellectual test. Amid suspects with unbreakable alibis and ingeniously forged circumstances, even Watson fears that the case is beyond his friend's capabilities.” # THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MYCROFT “When Mycroft disappears without a trace, Sherlock Holmes plunges into one of the most personal cases of his career. Amid contradictory clues, unlikely suspects, and state secrets, Holmes must unravel the mystery before his brother becomes just another lost shadow in London.” # THE TRAGEDY IN YORKSHIRE “Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are called to an old country estate in Yorkshire, where a mysterious murder rocks a traditional family. Among suspicious heirs, reserved servants, and neighbors with secrets, Holmes must decipher subtle clues that point to an unlikely culprit.” # THE MYSTERY OF THE EMPTY COFFIN “During a funeral on a wealthy rural estate, it is discovered that the coffin is empty. The terrified family seeks out Holmes to solve the mystery. Among servants, heirs, and hidden secrets, a maze of suspicion emerges, until Holmes reveals the unusual method used by the true culprit.”