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Sherlock Academy #5
Moriarty's Final Threat
Final book of the #1 bestselling Sherlock Academy Series!
Secret hide-outs, deadly explosions, and enemy spies . . .
These and more are Rollie Wilson’s world as he is initiated into the Holmes Brigade, a top-secret society created for one purpose: to take down Moriarty’s Underground Society.
Rollie, Cecily, and their comrades must follow clues to save Wesley, their friend who has been kidnapped by MUS. In the race to find him, the Holmes Brigade must interrogate suspects, decipher codes, and stay one step ahead of the villainous Herr Zilch and his ultimate plan to destroy Sherlock Academy.
Can Rollie keep his promise to stop Zilch no matter the cost? Will his courage and wits be enough?
Secret hide-outs, deadly explosions, and enemy spies . . .
These and more are Rollie Wilson’s world as he is initiated into the Holmes Brigade, a top-secret society created for one purpose: to take down Moriarty’s Underground Society.
Rollie, Cecily, and their comrades must follow clues to save Wesley, their friend who has been kidnapped by MUS. In the race to find him, the Holmes Brigade must interrogate suspects, decipher codes, and stay one step ahead of the villainous Herr Zilch and his ultimate plan to destroy Sherlock Academy.
Can Rollie keep his promise to stop Zilch no matter the cost? Will his courage and wits be enough?
- GenresMystery
234 pages, Paperback
First published June 3, 2013
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About the author
F.C. Shaw
13 books44 followersAs a big Sherlockian and lover children's literature, I had to write a middle grade mystery centered around the theme of Sherlock Holmes. While Holmes as a character does not appear in my series, readers will learn about him as they follow my characters
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June 14, 2020
I loved this series so much!!!
April 8, 2020
This is such a great ending to the series, as Rollie and his detective friends face off against the evil Herr Zilch for the final time. Zilch has plans to destroy Sherlock Academy, and Rollie must decode the clues before the entire school is gone.
I loved everything about this book! The characters, the plot, the mystery, the action, the school, the writing style... everything is wonderful!
Rollie is an excellent main character. He's smart and observant, and he wants to be just like Sherlock Holmes. I really identified with his thought process and his emotions and excitement in the middle of a mystery.
I loved the easy friendship between Rollie and Cecily. They are great friends, and it really shows in their banter and camaraderie. I loved how they nickname each other "Holmes" and "Watson."
The writing style is excellent, drawing the reader into the story. The plot leaves little foreshadowing clues all over the place for the reader to wonder over until the mystery is revealed. I love the puzzles and codes, and the plot kept me interested right to the very end.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
I loved everything about this book! The characters, the plot, the mystery, the action, the school, the writing style... everything is wonderful!
Rollie is an excellent main character. He's smart and observant, and he wants to be just like Sherlock Holmes. I really identified with his thought process and his emotions and excitement in the middle of a mystery.
I loved the easy friendship between Rollie and Cecily. They are great friends, and it really shows in their banter and camaraderie. I loved how they nickname each other "Holmes" and "Watson."
The writing style is excellent, drawing the reader into the story. The plot leaves little foreshadowing clues all over the place for the reader to wonder over until the mystery is revealed. I love the puzzles and codes, and the plot kept me interested right to the very end.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
November 15, 2019
For all lovers of The Famous Five or the early Harry Potter
Brilliant. Yes it is for children but what a cracking read. Fabulous imaginative situations that would have given Sherlock Holmes a run for his money. The characters might be children but their exploits take them to the heights of superheroes. They do anything and everything to safeguard their loved ones from the threat poised by a Moriarty wannabe. Attending the Sherlock Holmes Academy is a way to home their skills and a group of four are always selected to fight the good fight. Especially when there is a mastercriminal at large. Our hero is an 11 year old boy and he takes on the evil Zilch. Who is after something hidden in secret tunnels and has no compulsion to send out his executioner to end anyone he feels has stepped on his toes. Throw in explosions, murder, arson, secret codes and a complicated family tree for a terrific ride.
Read and enjoy. I did!
Brilliant. Yes it is for children but what a cracking read. Fabulous imaginative situations that would have given Sherlock Holmes a run for his money. The characters might be children but their exploits take them to the heights of superheroes. They do anything and everything to safeguard their loved ones from the threat poised by a Moriarty wannabe. Attending the Sherlock Holmes Academy is a way to home their skills and a group of four are always selected to fight the good fight. Especially when there is a mastercriminal at large. Our hero is an 11 year old boy and he takes on the evil Zilch. Who is after something hidden in secret tunnels and has no compulsion to send out his executioner to end anyone he feels has stepped on his toes. Throw in explosions, murder, arson, secret codes and a complicated family tree for a terrific ride.
Read and enjoy. I did!
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