This is the second book of the year that I have decided to read, and I was so looking forward to it. The cover is something that immediately caught my eye and the idea of Sherlock Holmes, Arsène Lupin and Irene Adler in one story was quite convincing. It did not disappoint. It is a light read. It was an enjoyable story so thank-you @merlinkotba for the gifted copy and thank-you also Dwayne Ellul for the translation. The review is spoiler-free.
This book is the third one from a four-book series. It depicts young Sherlock, Lupin and Adler in another mysterious case in London. During one of their encounters in a coffee shop, the trio found a clue in a newspaper that helped them to decipher a series of clues of yet-to-come crimes. With their young age as a barrier to solve the case, the trio tried to seek some help from Scotland Yard. However, without any success, Sherlock, Lupin and Adler tried to investigate, risking a lot to try and succeed in another mission. The book has a Christmas theme going on. It was interesting the fact that this book gave us a hint of another important character that I believe it is part of the forth book. I can’t say the name, since it is a spoiler-free review, but it is a very important character 😉
The point of view of the book is from young Irene Adler but as a Sherlock fan myself, it was enjoyable to see him in his early stages, discovering his observation skills and the art of deduction. The book is targeted for adolescents and teenagers however, I was hooked from the beginning. The illustrations in the beginning of each chapter are very interesting to look at. The Maltese translation was impeccable. I had to buy the other two books in the series. So, thank-you Merlin and Dwayne for the wonderful work!
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