 The Devil and Sherlock Holmes: Tales of Murder, Madness, and Obsession by David Grann
Summary: From the
bestselling author of The Lost City of Z comes this brilliant
collection of true stories about people whose fixations propel them into
unfathomable and often deadly circumstances.
Whether David Grann is investigating a mysterious murder, tracking a chameleon-like con artist, or hunting an elusive giant squid, he has proven to be one of the most gifted reporters and storytellers of his generation. In The Devil and Sherlock Holmes, Grann takes the reader around the world, revealing a gallery of rogues and heroes who show that truth is indeed stranger than fiction. Angie's Comments: Despite the book’s title, only one story explicitly references Sherlock Holmes and his creator Arthur Conan Doyle. Each story is fascinating in its own way. Most of the people featured are obsessed or base their life around one pervading interest. A few are tales of crime. The story about New York City’s water supply was amazing. Each story is about 30 to 40 pages long, which make them a perfect length.
Recommended for people interested
in true crime, sociology, and/or anything.
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August 10, 2015
The Devil and Sherlock Holmes
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