

But the fragile peace will be fleeting - for a visit with Holmes's gravely ill brother, Mycroft, brings news of an intrigue that is sure to halt their respite. It's the second day of the new year, 1924, and Mary Russell is settling in for a much-needed rest with her husband, Sherlock Holmes. Now the illustrious duo returns for their most dangerous exploit yet, in a rich and atmospheric tale that takes them to India to save the life of one of literature's most fabled heroes. King's bestselling mystery series featuring Mary Russell and her husband and partner, Sherlock Holmes, is beloved by readers and acclaimed by critics the world over.

A Spellbinding Mystery Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes. But when a twist of fate forces the couple to part ways, Russell learns that in this faraway place it's often impossible to tell friend from foe, and that some games must be played out until their deadly end.Īn unpredictable and masterfully plotted mystery that brings history to vivid life, The Game is an adventure you won't want to end. The duo embark on a search for the missing operative, which takes them on a perilous journey through sun-drenched India.

Mycroft received a strange package that contained the papers of a missing English spy named Kimball O'Hara, who is feared to have been taken hostage, or even killed. Mary Russell is drawn into a new intrigue at the start of the New Year, 1924, when she and her husband, Sherlock Holmes, pay a visit to Holmes` gravely ill brother, Mycroft.
