The Irregulars 2

by Sarah J. Naughton

Raymond Bannister is a wealthy man living a secure life. He is found slashed down in a dirty alleyway, in a part of town he had no reason to be in. The crime and the crimescene are inexplicable to Chief Inspector Lestrade, and he seeks the help of his new consultant detective, Mr. Sherlock Holmes. Though this first mystery is quickly solved, it has deep connections to a far larger, and far grimmer case. We are lead back in time, to India, and the disturbing origins of a group of children who call themselves 'the Irregulars'. Can this be the key to Sherlock Holme's identity? And who is the new, mysterious and cruel new player who has entered the London underworld? His signature is just theletter M. Meanwhile the emotions between Missy Hudson and John Watson are stirring, as a certain Mary Morstan comes knocking at their door on Baker Street. Listen to the second installment of the Becoming Sherlock series. What listeners have - 'As good as the previous novel Twisting plot. Excellent narration. This second novel builds on the characterisations of the first and fleshes out some of the 'Sherlock' backstory. However, it leaves enough unexplained to make you want to move on to novel number three.' - 'Excellent narration and brought new dimensions to familiar characters I enjoyed the other Anthony Horowitz takes on Sherlock, Moriarty and the House of Silk were both very good and different in their own right. This again is familiar but different.' - 'Riveting Hope there is a book 3 as I will be very disappointed if I cannot hear more of these dystopian adventures' - 'A very clever concept perfectly executed. This is clever stuff. Apocalyptic London. Re-imagined Watson & Holmes. A solid storyline. Intriguing characters. Hugely enjoyed both the books in this series. More please.'

Genres: Audiobook, Mystery, Fiction

Audible Audio

Published January 14, 2025

About the author

See also Sarah Naughton

Sarah worked as an advertising copywriter for ten years before her first book was published in 2013. A supernatural thriller for teens, The Hanged Man Rises (Simon and Schuster) was shortlisted for the Costa Book Awards. A second thriller for teens, The Blood List (Simon and Schuster) came out in 2014. Her first adult thriller, Tattletale (Trapeze) is due out in March 2017.
Sarah lives in London with her husband and two sons.

Reviews

[Toukun · Rating 2 out of 5]

The trilogy takes a big nose dive in this book.
The characters don't feel like themselves, unnecessary relationship drama, Watson being beyond dumb, and barely any mystery for the entire first half of the book.

And don't get me started on the fact that they don't touche upon Sherlock's mystery for a second for half the book then barely giving glimpses for the rest.
It just sucks, and the only good parts are the reveal and the funny banter.

I'm pretty sure Horowitz was barely involved in this book and it's why it reads like middle school ao3 fanfiction.

[Kris-Ann Moyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series was a lucky little find for me. Anthony Horowitz can be counted on to deliver a story that is engaging in fast paced without relying on gratuitous violence, graphic sexual scenes, or excessive swearing. For this series, he reaches into a popular new genre about post-apocalyptic days. it’s sci-fi with a twist. A year is not given, bur common Sherlock Holmes themes are visited. Mostly through familiar characters, and of course, London, Sherlock’s home City.

[Lori · Rating 2 out of 5]

I stopped reading this 1/2 way… so annoyed by the buffoonery of Watson.

Hard for me to take someone so clueless about obvious things seriously as an investigator.

I’ve read a lot of Anthony Horowitz”s books recently, most of which I’ve really enjoyed. I found this one insulting to my intelligence.

[Kris Morley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not as good as the first in the series but the story is carried on with Sherlock making brilliant deductions, assisted by the kind and patient Dr. Watson. The setting is London 40 years from now where corporate greed and a lack of resources have taken the city back to Victorian-era surroundings, but with airplanes and skyscrapers.

[Marie Jose · Rating 5 out of 5]

a good read/listen and even though this will suggest it is part 3 it is actually part 2.

[Raegina Weber]

Audio. Alfred Enoch

[Elke · Rating 4 out of 5]

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