We are but dust and shadow. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Learn more about the program. What Ms. Faye has managed is to remain true to the facts of the Ripper's crimes while crafting a story that sounds and feels like an authentic Sherlock Holmes story. Where others have failed, Lyndsay Faye's extremely impressive debut novel succeeds, on every level, providing thrilling entertainment without blatant exploitation. Cards on the table: I'm already on record as saying that Michael Dibdin's The Last Sherlock Holmes Story is the pinnacle of Holmes/Jack the Ripper match-ups. -- Stewart P. Evans, author of Jack the Ripper: Letters from Hell with Keith Skinner, "Lyndsay Faye's Dust and Shadow is a rare gem: A never-told story about Sherlock Holmes that rings true! Something went wrong. Offer redeemable at Simon & Schuster's ebook fulfillment partner. After all, Sherlock Holmes and Jack the Ripper existed at the same time (don't even tell me SH isn't a real person!) The first in a brand-new series by J.R. Lyndsay Faye is a writer and actress who lives in New York with her husband and cat. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. This first novel has bags of atmosphere. The dust has settled, the Masquerade and Elysium rigorously enforced – order and stability rule in rain drenched Seattle. Book IV, ode vii, line 16; Vixere fortes ante Agamemnona. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Unable to add item to List. Simon & Schuster; Reprint edition (December 1, 2009). Greetings, friends and fellow fans! And then we vanish into the shadows of history, nary a mark on the page of a mundane book to remind the world that once we existed at all." © 2021 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved. And probably solved it, but the identity of Jack would have caused more trouble, so no one knew the answer until well after the events. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. However, like the great detective, I like to match my theories to my facts and not vice versa, so I was quite happy to test my convictions by reading Lyndsay Faye's debut novel, Dust and Shadow. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Fieldnotes #3" by FoAM (Maja Kuzmanovic and Nik Gaffney) We are attuning to the surfaces of the desert at the pace of modernity, at various speeds and human densities. The Return of the Ripper: A Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery, The Mammoth Book of the New Chronicles of Sherlock Holmes: 12 Original Stories, Sherlock Holmes and the Missing Shakespeare (The Watson Files Book 1), The Secret of Dunhaven Castle: A Cate Kensie Mystery, Remember, Remember: a Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery. No fills just thrills!! I want to admit, firstly, that this book is a bit outside of my normal zone. It weighs heavy with humility and recognition that we are ultimately very insignificant. It has been a very long time since I have enjoyed a Sherlock Holmes story this much. Fiction > Mystery & Detective > Traditional British, 5 Gripping Jack the Ripper Novels for Amateur Sleuths, full terms and conditions and this month's choices, Publisher: Simon & Schuster (December 1, 2009). In 1871 Chicago, Lillian Nolan learns life upon the wicked stage can be deadly when she risks everything to unmask the killer of a famous diva. Dust and Shadow is the first book in the brand new series, Forgotten Lands, by Lindsey Pogue. Holmes v Jack the Ripper has been done many times before, but Faye captures the feel and the atmosphere of Holmesian London much better than many other feted examples of non-canonical Holmesian adventures. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. It mainly uses the aspects of family, pressure, death, life, greed and power. I look forward to reading her other books. 'We are dust and shadows.' In the times of post-Civil War reconstruction comes a Western page-turner of epic proportions. From the gritty streets of nineteenth century London, the loyal and courageous Dr. Watson offers a tale unearthed after generations of lore: the harrowing story of Sherlock Holmes’s attempt to hunt down Jack the Ripper.As England’s greatest specialist in criminal detection, Sherlock Holmes is unwavering in his quest to capture the killer responsible for terrifying London’s East End. -- Phillip Margolin, author of Executive Privilege and Proof Positive, "Lyndsay Faye has crafted an elegant, suspenseful thriller that feels right at home on Baker Street. Casting season 1, episode 4 ("Dust and Shadow") of "The Sojourn," an original sci-fi audio drama focused on an expedition into the intergalactic void. She has been faithful to the true story of Jack the Ripper (to the extent it is known) and wrote her story to dovetail nicely wi, Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2015. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It's a line from Horace. Stories and variations on the Sherlock Holmes detective stories are numerous and infinite in variety, but there are not a lot of books where Holmes takes a back seat and Watson comes to the forefront. Written by Watson, and featuring some rather unusual and louche characters who may or may not be involved in the Ripper killings (you will have to read the book! Breathless and painstakingly researched, this is a stunning debut mystery in which Sherlock Holmes unmasks Jack the Ripper. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Once more Sherlock Holmes pursues Jack the Ripper. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. I would also classify this first book as young adult. The 43 poems are grouped into sections: life stages, love poems, animals, bath time, under the shadow of your wing, childhood cancer and poems from on (the) edge. Book also contains a street map of Whitechapel which helps in seeing where the action takes place. -- Caleb Carr, author of The Alienist and Killing Time, "Lyndsay Faye's depiction of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and their world is exceptional in Dust and Shadow, an exciting and grimly vivid tale that confronts the murderous Jack the Ripper with A. Conan Doyle's immortal detective better than ever before." PUBLISHERS WEEKLY JAN 12, 2009. Plus, receive recommendations and exclusive offers on all of your favorite books and authors from Simon & Schuster. Add a Plot » Added to Watchlist. Jack Frost: Hunting Lee Child’s Jack Reacher (The Hunt for Jack Reacher Series Book... Candlelit Smoke and Mirrors (Candlestick Historical Mysteries Book 2). I am certainly glad I did to say the least. This is the account of the Ripper (as in "Jack the Ripper") killings as told from Dr Watson's point of view. 529 likes. Dust and Shadow explores the terrifying prospect of tracking a serial killer without the advantage of modern forensics, and the result is a lightning-paced novel brimming with historical detail that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Must redeem within 90 days. 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