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San Francisco homicide detective Kate Martinelli follows a trail of clues that point to a century‑old manuscript rumored to be written by Sherlock Holmes. The case takes her into a Victorian‑style crime scene and a web of lethal passion, forcing her to blend her investigative acumen with the legacy of the world's greatest detective.
First publish date: September 30, 2006
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Laurie R. King
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