If it were possible I would have given this book zero stars. It was boring and not even close to being as good as the past books. A complete waste of money!

Having pre-ordered, I eagerly awaited this book, having read with enjoyment all The Mary Russell series. Not only was this not of King's caliber, even a lesser know author would be judged poorly. It is not a mystery, unless you take the vaguest interpretation- meaning there is something someone doesn't know. It is rambling, lacks plot and repeats it's own nonsense to letters to Holmes. He don't appear until half way though the book. When he arrived, I honestly thought- Good maybe it will start making sense. Then I remembered, this mess is the author's fault not his! I finished it, only because I spent so much money.