“Sherlock Holmes and the Crystal Palace Murder” was written by Johanna M. Rieke and published by MX Publishing. I was given a copy to review by MX Publishing.

Sherlock Holmes relates to John Watson the story of the events behind the canon story “The Final Problem”. Then a body is found in the maze at the Crystal Palace. Two totally unrelated things, you would think.

But are they?

Holmes and Watson hasten to seek the killer and find they have uncovered something much worse than a single murder. Something that could shatter Britain and plunge Europe into war.

Ms. Rieke writes an excellent Holmes and Watson. They balance each other perfectly. Lestrade and Gregson both make an appearance, and both characters are delightfully portrayed.

The story itself is well balanced and well researched.

Spending several hours with “Sherlock Holmes and the Crystal Palace Murder” was a pleasure.

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