Moriarty

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Moriarty Books Details

Hardcover: 304 pages
Publisher: Harper (December 9, 2014)
Language: English

ISBN-10: 0062377183
ISBN-13: 978-0062377180
Product Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 9 inches

Like a caretaker who’s been given the keys to the castle, Anthony Horowitz has been entrusted with the legend and legacy of one of fiction’s greatest characters, Sherlock Holmes. The estate of Arthur Conan Doyle endorsed Horowitz’s 2011 thriller The House of Silk, which was the first new Holmes novel in more than a century. In Moriarty, Horowitz explores trickier, uncharted territory: carrying forward the world of Holmes, without Holmes. Moriarty begins where Conan Doyle left off: with Holmes and his evil nemesis, Professor James Moriarty, having tussled right off the edge of Reichenbach Falls. The action begins when Pinkerton detective Frederick Chase and Scotland Yard inspector Athelney Jones meet in a Swiss village days after Holmes and Moriarty have disappeared. The two collaborate in their search for the ruthless Clarence Devereaux, a depraved criminal mastermind seeking to fill the void left by Moriarty’s drowning. But, as with all good Holmes tales, things are not always what they seem. Horowitz proves himself a worthy successor, packing this violent, energized tale with foot chases through Victorian London, clever disguises, encoded messages, feints and fakes, plus buckets of blood and a platter of red herrings. Horowitz’s fresh take on the legend of Sherlock Holmes pays homage to the original while infusing it with his own slick and twisty style. No surprise he’s been tapped to write about James Bond next. Read online Moriarty book now.

Moriarty Books Review

I admit I’m a written Holmes virgin. I love the Cumberbatch Sherlock. I love the Downey Jr Holmes movies. I even enjoy the Johnny Lee Miller Elementary. I’d never read any of Sherlock Holmes’ exploits. With that being said, I didn’t what to expect when I picked up Anthony Horowitz’s Moriarty. Suffice it to say, after finishing the book in two days, I’m hooked.

Moriarty is the story of the aftermath of the events at Reichbach Falls, in a London overrun with Americans and crime. Our protagonists, Scottland Yard Detective Athelney Jones and, to a lesser extent, Pinkerton Agent Frederick Chase, are on the case to catch the newest criminals in the London underworld.

Jones is immediately reminiscent of Holmes, in part because he wants to prove himself to be a suitable successor to Holmes. When I read his initial interaction with Chase, I must admit I found myself with Cumberbatch’s voice in my head, which is never a bad thing. The interaction between the two throughout the novel is familiar, but different enough from the Holmes-Watson relationship that it doesn’t feel like a rip off, which I really appreciated.

The book actually took me a little bit of getting used to, not having read any of the Doyle novels previously, because I wasn’t prepared for the narration style. It took me about 40 pages to get into it, but once I did, I couldn’t put the book down. I actually didn’t know Horowitz had written books for adults; my wife is a fourth grade teacher so his name was most familiar to me from his Alex Rider young adult series. But have no fear: he’s a brilliant novelist and I look forward to reading more from him, especially his previous Holmes effort, House of Silk. It’s no surprise to me that he’s fully endorsed by the Doyle estate.

Moriarty is a gripping, fast paced romp that I highly recommend. Anthony Horowitz is at home continuing the Sherlock Holmes mythos, and I look forward to what else is to come. Get online Moriarty today.