The Fifth Heart: A Novel - Softcover

Simmons, Dan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 031619879X ISBN 13: 9780316198790

Publisher: Back Bay Books, 2015

Synopsis

In 1893, Sherlock Holmes and Henry James come to America together to solve the mystery of the 1885 death of Clover Adams, wife of the esteemed historian Henry Adams--member of the Adams family that has given the United States two Presidents. Clover's suicide appears to be more than it at first seemed; the suspected foul play may involve matters of national importance.

Holmes is currently on his Great Hiatus--his three-year absence after Reichenbach Falls during which time the people of London believe him to be deceased. Holmes has faked his own death because, through his powers of ratiocination, the great detective has come to the conclusion that he is a fictional character.

This leads to serious complications for James--for if his esteemed fellow investigator is merely a work of fiction, what does that make him? And what can the master storyteller do to fight against the sinister power -- possibly named Moriarty -- that may or may not be controlling them from the shadows?

About this title

About the Author:

Dan Simmons is the author of several award-winning and bestselling novels. His most recent books include The Terror, Drood, Black Hills, Flashback, and The Abominable. He lives in Colorado.

Review:

A good old-fashioned mystery... a doorstopper to lose yourself in Guardian A highly original reimagining of the beloved sleuth Publishers Weekly Lively, imaginative... a lot of fun Kirkus An engrossing literary mash-up Entertainment Weekly Rich in detail, with a complex plot that intertwines history with fiction New York Journal of Books If you're a Holmes fan, this book is probably a must in the canon Huffington Post

About this edition

• Publisher: Back Bay Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 031619879X
• ISBN 13: 9780316198790
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 624