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|range = Titan Sherlock Holmes books{{!}}Sherlock Holmes | |||
|number in range = #15 | |||
|image = The Vanishing Man.jpg | |image = The Vanishing Man.jpg | ||
|main character = [[Sherlock Holmes]] | |main character = [[Sherlock Holmes]] | ||
|featuring = Gideon Beech | |featuring = Gideon Beech | ||
|writer = | |writer = Philip Purser-Hallard | ||
|isbn = ISBN 978-1785658426 | |isbn = ISBN 978-1785658426 | ||
|format = Paperback book, 288 page | |format = Paperback book, 288 page | ||
|release date = | |release date = 19 January 2019 | ||
|price = £7.99 | |||
|publisher = Titan Books | |publisher = Titan Books | ||
|series = [[ | |series = [[Titan Sherlock Holmes books|Titan ''Sherlock Holmes'' books]] | ||
|prev = The Spirit Box (novel) | |||
|next = The Spider's Web (novel) | |next = The Spider's Web (novel) | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''''The Vanishing Man''''' was | '''''The Vanishing Man''''' was the fifteenth novel in [[Titan Publishing Group]]'s ''[[Titan Sherlock Holmes books|Sherlock Holmes]]'' series. Written by [[Philip Purser-Hallard]], it made use of [[Gideon Beech]] from the seventh ''[[Time Hunter (series)|Time Hunter]]'' novel ''[[Peculiar Lives (novel)|Peculiar Lives]]'', also written by Purser-Hallard. ''The Vanishing Man'' was Purser-Hallard's first novel in the ''Sherlock Holmes'' range, with [[The Spider's Web (novel)|his second]] being released in [[October (releases)|October]] [[2020 (releases)|2020]]. | ||
''The Vanishing Man'' was published | ''The Vanishing Man'' was published on [[19 January (releases)|19 January]] [[2019 (releases)|2019]]. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
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It is [[1896]], and [[Sherlock Holmes]] is investigating a self-proclaimed [[psychic]] who disappeared from a locked room, in front of several witnesses. | It is [[1896]], and [[Sherlock Holmes]] is investigating a self-proclaimed [[psychic]] who disappeared from a locked room, in front of several witnesses. | ||
While attempting to prove the existence of telekinesis to a scientific society, an alleged psychic, [[Kellway]], vanished before their eyes during the experiment. With a large reward at stake, Holmes is convinced Kellway is a charlatan – or he would be, if he had returned to claim his prize. As Holmes and [[John Watson|Watson]] investigate, the case only grows stranger, and they must contend with an interfering | While attempting to prove the existence of telekinesis to a scientific society, an alleged psychic, [[Kellway]], vanished before their eyes during the experiment. With a large reward at stake, Holmes is convinced Kellway is a charlatan – or he would be, if he had returned to claim his prize. As Holmes and [[John Watson|Watson]] investigate, the case only grows stranger, and they must contend with an interfering "[[occult]] [[detective]]" and an increasingly deranged cult. But when one of the society members is found dead, events take a far more sinister turn... | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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* [[Gideon Beech]] | * [[Gideon Beech]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
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== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
'' | * [[Gideon Beech]] was a famous [[playwright]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Peculiar Lives (novel)|Peculiar Lives]]'') | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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{{Spin-offs}} | {{Spin-offs}} | ||
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[[Category:2019 novels]] | [[Category:2019 novels]] | ||
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[[Category:Sherlock Holmes novels]] | [[Category:Sherlock Holmes novels]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:28, 9 November 2023
The Vanishing Man was the fifteenth novel in Titan Publishing Group's Sherlock Holmes series. Written by Philip Purser-Hallard, it made use of Gideon Beech from the seventh Time Hunter novel Peculiar Lives, also written by Purser-Hallard. The Vanishing Man was Purser-Hallard's first novel in the Sherlock Holmes range, with his second being released in October 2020.
The Vanishing Man was published on 19 January 2019.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
A Mysterious Disappearance...
It is 1896, and Sherlock Holmes is investigating a self-proclaimed psychic who disappeared from a locked room, in front of several witnesses.
While attempting to prove the existence of telekinesis to a scientific society, an alleged psychic, Kellway, vanished before their eyes during the experiment. With a large reward at stake, Holmes is convinced Kellway is a charlatan – or he would be, if he had returned to claim his prize. As Holmes and Watson investigate, the case only grows stranger, and they must contend with an interfering "occult detective" and an increasingly deranged cult. But when one of the society members is found dead, events take a far more sinister turn...
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Gideon Beech was a famous playwright. (PROSE: Peculiar Lives)
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Vanishing Man on Amazon
