Dust and Shadow
| Author | Lyndsay Faye |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Mystery novels |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
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Publication date
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2009 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback |
| ISBN | 1-4165-8330-0 (first edition, hardback) |
Dust and Shadow: An Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson is a Sherlock Holmes pastiche novel by Lyndsay Faye which pits Sherlock Holmes against Jack the Ripper.[1]
The book is Faye's first novel[2] and it has the blessing of Conan Doyle's heirs.[1]
Reception[edit]
Reviews of Dust and Shadow: An Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr. John H Watson have been largely positive.[3][4][5]
Tim Rutton, writing for the Los Angeles Times, stated "she gets the critical component -- Watson's voice -- right."[1]
Caleb Carr, who himself penned a Sherlock Holmes pastiche entitled The Italian Secretary, remarked "Where others have failed, Lyndsay Faye's extremely impressive debut novel succeeds, on every level, providing thrilling entertainment without blatant exploitation."[6]
The Chicago Center for Literature and Photography gave the novel an 8.9 out of 10.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c 'Dust and Shadow' by Lyndsay Faye at Los Angeles Times
- ^ Lyndsay Faye bio
- ^ "Dust and Shadow by Lyndsay Faye". The Foggy Foot Review. Retrieved April 5, 2011.
- ^ "Dust and Shadow: An Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson". Baker Street Reviews. Retrieved April 5, 2011.
- ^ "Dust and Shadow: An Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson". Goodreads. Retrieved April 5, 2011.
- ^ Dust and Shadows at Simon & Schuster
- ^ Dust and Shadow at CCLaP
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