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The Infernal Device
The Infernal Device: A Professor Moriarty Novel | Michael Kurland
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“KURLAND HAS MADE MORIARTY MORE INTERESTING THAN DOYLE EVER MADE HOLMES” ISAAC ASIMOV When American journalist Benjamin Barrett is sent to Constantinople to report on the sea trials of a new submarine, the assignment soon becomes more eventful than he had predicted. The submarine is sabotaged, and he is arrested for the brutal murder of a British spy. Rescue comes from an unexpected quarter: the enigmatic Professor Moriarty, who offers him his freedom—at a price. Barrett will start a new career in the Professor’s employ, assisting him in the business he has been engaged on by the Russian government. There is a mysterious masked agent seeking to sow anarchy and destruction, and Moriarty must track him down and prevent a catastrophic attack at the highest echelons of British society. If only Sherlock Holmes will stop meddling in his affairs...
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I love Sherlock Holmes so approached this one with a bit of suspicion but thought it was brilliant! Very sympathetically written to the style of Conan Doyle and overall an enjoyable read. Will definitely read the others in the series.