Holmes, Marple & Poe: The Greatest Crime-Solving Team of the Twenty-First Century

James Patterson, Brian Sitts
58 pages1-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Adult
Published in 2024

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Book Brief

James Patterson, Brian Sitts

Holmes, Marple & Poe

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

•

Horror & Suspense
Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Theme
Guilt

•

Memory

•

Femininity
First Publication Year

2024

Publisher

Little, Brown and Company

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Holmes, Marple & Poe by James Patterson and Brian Sitts follows the thrilling narratives of iconic literary detectives Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple, and C. Auguste Dupin. The book presents mysteries that challenge each character's intellectual prowess, inviting readers to unravel complex puzzles in distinct, intriguing settings.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Gritty

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.3

41,974 ratings

81%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Holmes, Marple & Poe by James Patterson and Brian Sitts blends iconic detectives into a modern setting. Readers appreciate the imaginative crossover and engaging plot. Some criticize the pacing and character depths. Overall, it's a creative tribute to classic detective stories, though not without its flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Holmes, Marple & Poe?

Readers who enjoy clever mysteries and iconic detectives will be captivated by Holmes, Marple & Poe by James Patterson and Brian Sitts. Fans of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes series and Agatha Christie's Miss Marple stories, as well as Edgar Allan Poe's work, will find delight in this literary homage.

4.3

41,974 ratings

81%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Character List

A brilliant detective with a sharp sense of smell, often overwhelmed by his own acute senses, leading him to rely on methods to manage this aspect of his life.

A charming and thrill-seeking detective who copes with personal loss while maintaining emotional distance from others and is notably more physically engaged in their investigations.

An empathetic and socially adept detective with keen observational skills, known for assuming different personas to aid in investigations and maintaining an air of mystery about her identity.

An NYPD officer initially skeptical of the main characters, but becomes an ally, balancing her respect for procedure with a willingness to bend the rules for a greater good.

A police commissioner who is wary of private investigators and often finds himself at odds with the main trio due to his adherence to the established structures of policing.

The mayor, involved in a scandal and initially suspected in a murder case, ultimately aligning with other antagonistic forces in the story.

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

•

Horror & Suspense
Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Theme
Guilt

•

Memory

•

Femininity
First Publication Year

2024

Publisher

Little, Brown and Company

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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