Laurie R. King brings Sherlock back to life
Crime fictional writer, Laurie R. King, brings Sherlock Holmes back to life in her infamous series of crime novels featuring Mary Russell–the fictional wife of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s beloved character. Her books have had her on New York Time’s coveted bestseller list, and the latest in the series, “The God of the Hive” , is no exception. Published on April 27, 2010, the book lives up to its predecessors.
A problem in Holmes’ beehive led him and his wife Russell to a murderous cult which they had hoped had ended. Yet the efforts of the two served only to anger the criminal mastermind behind the cult which seemed no more than they could handle. Yet the latest book in the series sees Holmes and Russell separated and on the run from the killer and police. A series of cryptic notes and letters sees them remain in contact, but being separate may be just what the killer needs to overcome his enemies.
The authoress brings the old detective back to life, not as a homage, but rather as an admonition that many crime novelists fail to make: the presence of Holmes in every detective story is unavoidable. Whether it be a comparison in the reader or one in the author, Sherlock is ever-present. King merely brings him back to the fore and performs a sort of duet that dignifies Doyle’s character – now obviously out of copyright.
Laurie R. King’s novels can be found online at WantItAll.
