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In this illustrated retelling, Sherlock Holmes and John H. Watson travel to Sussex to investigate a chilling report: a young wife allegedly sucks the blood from her infant son. The story unfolds in bold, comic‑style panels that capture the suspense and intrigue of a classic Holmes mystery.
Alongside the action, the book includes a detailed section where Holmes explains the reasoning and clues he used to solve the case, providing readers with insight into his deductive process.
Aimed at juvenile readers, the graphic novel delivers the iconic detective tale with a supernatural element — a suspected vampire — while retaining the logical, evidence‑based style that defines the Sherlock Holmes adventures.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Murray Shaw
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