'Gardner may prove to be the author who finally equals Conan Doyle.' The Omaha Metro

Three dramatic historical mysteries from the perspective of Sherlock Holmes' greatest enemy -- Professor Moriarty.

London believed him dead. Sherlock Holmes thought the battle was over. They were wrong.

From the shadows of Victorian London's underworld rises Professor James Moriarty -- the most brilliant, ruthless criminal mind of his age. Based on the supposedly lost secret journals of the Napoleon of Crime himself, this gripping series reveals the hidden truth behind the man Holmes feared above all others.

As Moriarty rebuilds his shattered empire, he wages a covert war against the law, rival crime lords, and the relentless Inspector Angus McCready Crow. Assassins, anarchists, traitors, and kings of the European underworld converge as Moriarty extends his reach from London to Paris, Rome, and beyond -- pulling the strings of crime, politics, and revolution with chilling precision.

Told from the villain's perspective, these dark, intelligent thrillers lift the curtain on the brutal machinery of organised crime at the turn of the twentieth century... and the dangerous brilliance of the man who controlled it all.

This is the Sherlock Holmes world as you've never seen it before.

Perfect for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle, Roger Riccard, David Marcum, Val Andrews, Andrew Lane, Nicholas Meyer and Bonnie MacBird.

PRAISE FOR JOHN GARDNER:

'Superb.' St. Louis Post-Dispatch

'A tale to make The Godfather seem tame.' Charleston Evening Post

'An excellent tale of the dark side of London during the time of Sherlock Holmes.' New York Herald Tribute

????? 'A captivating dive into the world of one of literature's most iconic villains.' ND

????? 'The book was so well written I lived in the times and enjoyed the trials and tribulations of the characters.' Trevor O.

????? 'I think this is a terrific read.' bluesmaddog

????? 'You know you've got a talented writer on your hands when you actually find yourself rooting for the villains!' Kindle Reader.

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• Crime, Thriller & MysteryCrime FictionBritish & IrishEnglish
• Literature & FictionAnthologies & Literature Collections(Current)Anthologies & Collections
• Literature & FictionClassicsBritish & Irish
• Literature & FictionClassicsHistorical

• Publication Date: February 4, 2026
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• Print Length: 1,083 Pages
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