The highly anticipated sequel to the first novel is now available from Little Brown. [Link to purchase: https://amzn.to/3W7X5YS] This thrilling installment opens with Sherlock Holmes mysteriously absent, leaving Poe and Margaret to manage a handful of smaller cases. Their quiet routine is shattered when a desperate call from Helene plunges them into a high-stakes kidnapping: six newborn babies have vanished from a hospital. Immediately hired by the distraught parents, the trio embarks on a perilous investigation.
Their search leads them to Holmes, who, after a period of self-imposed exile, rejoins the firm. His return, however, is intertwined with a new character, Oliver Paul, who reveals information about a chilling serial killer responsible for the seemingly accidental deaths of mothers each year. As the investigation unfolds, the scope expands beyond national borders, revealing a pattern of international baby kidnappings. The trail eventually leads to the location of the missing infants and exposes Paul’s true identity in a climactic showdown, unveiling the mastermind behind the heinous crimes.
Beyond the thrilling central mystery, the novel delves into the personal lives of its characters. Holmes grapples with a shocking secret that leads him to declare his love, while Poe is unexpectedly confronted with a surprising revelation. This sequel masterfully builds upon the foundation of the first novel, delivering significant character development, a gripping narrative, and tantalizing plot threads that promise a rich tapestry of stories for future installments.