The Boy Sherlock Holmes books in order

The Boy Sherlock Holmes series by Shane Peacock reimagines the famous detective as a teenager solving crimes in Victorian London.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Eye of the Crow 2007 Shane Peacock Buy
2 Death in the Air 2008 Shane Peacock Buy
3 L’ultimo volo: Un caso del giovane Sherlock Holmes 2008 Shane Peacock N/A
4 La ragazza scomparsa: Il terzo caso del giovane Sherlock Holmes 2009 Shane Peacock N/A
5 Vanishing Girl 2009 Shane Peacock Buy
6 Il giovane Sherlock Holmes. Il demone oscuro 2010 Shane Peacock N/A
7 The Secret Fiend 2010 Shane Peacock Buy
8 The Dragon Turn 2011 Shane Peacock Buy
9 Becoming Holmes 2012 Shane Peacock Buy

Shane Peacock’s Boy Sherlock Holmes series takes Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary detective and drops him into his teenage years. Young Sherlock is the son of a Jewish woman and an English father, growing up poor in the rough streets of Victorian London. He uses his sharp mind to solve crimes that baffle the police, starting with the murder case in Eye of the Crow.

The series ran from 2007 to 2012, with each book following a new investigation while building on Sherlock’s growing skills and personal relationships. Peacock did his research on Victorian London, and the historical setting feels authentic. The books work well for young readers discovering Sherlock Holmes for the first time, and adult fans of the original stories will appreciate the thoughtful way Peacock fills in the detective’s backstory.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Boy Sherlock Holmes series?

There are nine books in the The Boy Sherlock Holmes series, published between 2007 and 2012.

What is the first book in the The Boy Sherlock Holmes series?

The first book in the The Boy Sherlock Holmes series is Eye of the Crow, published in 2007.

Is The Boy Sherlock Holmes series appropriate for younger readers?

The series is written for readers around ages 10 and up. While the mysteries involve crimes and some dark moments, the content is appropriate for middle grade and young adult audiences.

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