Peacock,
Shane. The
Dragon Turn. Tundra Books, 2011. 220p. $21.99 ISBN 978-1-77049-231-8 VG-BN Mystery/Detective
Once again, the boy Sherlock
Holmes becomes mixed up in the mysteries of a magical dragon and the
disappearance of a well-known magician. It is a story full of mystery, conflict with the
police, drama, and fast-paced chases that will capture the reader's interest. In this fifth book of The Boy Sherlock
Holmes series, the author has once
again provided the reader with insight into the cultural and political times in
which Sherlock Holmes developed his skills and survived in a challenging
environment.
Sherlock’s involvement with Irene Doyle, the daughter of an aristocrat, shows the intricacies of the class system at turn-of-the-century England. His constant struggle with the police one-up-manship provides readers with continuing drama. This contrast between his reasoning and his actions can be compared with the Le Strades' inadequacies to illustrate how far crime technology has progressed. I can’t help but wonder what Sherlock Holmes would think of CSI television shows today.
Sherlock’s involvement with Irene Doyle, the daughter of an aristocrat, shows the intricacies of the class system at turn-of-the-century England. His constant struggle with the police one-up-manship provides readers with continuing drama. This contrast between his reasoning and his actions can be compared with the Le Strades' inadequacies to illustrate how far crime technology has progressed. I can’t help but wonder what Sherlock Holmes would think of CSI television shows today.
Subject: Mystery
and Detective Stories
Linda McNeil
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